BANGKOK – Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha takes precaution against Covid-19, ordering response plans to be mapped out in case the situation on the virus alert in the country is raised to Level 3.
During a meeting on preparation and prevention of emerging diseases at Government House on Thursday, Gen. Prayut said that Thailand’s preventive measures against the deadly virus are effective enough to maintain the epidemic alert at Level2.
However, the country will prepare response plans for the risk alert Level 3, so it can be implemented immediately if the situation gets worse.
Treatments of Covid-19 patients by Thai doctors are widely accepted internationally and preventive measures are in line with the international standard, said Sukhum Kanchanapimai, the Ministry of Public Health’s permanent secretary.
Regarding the shortage of face masks, Boonyarit Kalayanamit, the commerce permanent secretary said the ministry is tackling the problem, urging companies to produce face masks at full capacity around the clock to meet surging demand. It talked to retailers to distribute face masks to convenience stores and department stores across the country for selling at 2.50 apiece. Sales are limited to four pieces per person, he added.
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