[31] The abrupt closure of Bangkok businesses prompted tens of thousands of workers to travel to their hometowns. [59][60], On 17 February, a meeting between Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Health, AOT and the Immigration Bureau came to the conclusion to disallow entry of all foreigners from MS Westerdam to the country after an American woman tested positive for COVID-19 in Malaysia. [95], The 2020 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix will be postponed due to the spread of the virus. [102] The Songkran festival in Khaosan Road, Khon Kaen Province, Pattaya, Bang Saen Beach and Patong will not be held, according to each municipality's announcement. [75], The government issued a curfew to take effect on 3 April between 10pm-4am in order to limit the spread. [23][24] Several more cases were detected in arrivals from China throughout January. [64], Further restrictions were announced on 19 March, requiring medical certification for international arrivals, and also health insurance for foreigners. On Tuesday night, at least 144 people who have been trapped in Wuhan, the centre of the outbreak, are expected to arrive in Thailandon an evacuation flight. A travel pass for passengers inoculated against Covid-19 or who have tested negative will be piloted on flights for Dubai’s Emirates and Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways. Thailand on Friday confirmed four new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 32 days without community transmission. Passengers arriving into Dubai from certain countries will be required to take another PCR test on arrival at DXB. [96], The 41st Bangkok International Motor Show, which was originally scheduled between 7 March to 5 April, has been postponed. The new schedule will be announced later. [32] Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency, effective on 26 March,[33] and a curfew went into effect on 3 April. [91]Chulalongkorn and Mahidol Universities, following the confirmation of COVID-19 cases among its staff and student body, began suspending classes on 16 March, while Kasetsart University took the same action as a precautionary measure. 2558 (2015), effective for a period of 22 days from 22 March to 12 April 2020. Every province must have at least one hospital capable of testing for COVID-19. On 4 February, a South Korean woman, who recently visited Bangkok on a vacation, was tested positive and confirmed as the 16th case of the country[114], Germany [54], The screening of passengers arriving from China is ongoing at six airports, beginning on 3 January: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Phuket International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport and Krabi International Airport, with the addition of Chiang Rai International Airport since 24 January. [112], Online hate speech against Myanmar surged after the December outbreak among migrant workers in Samut Sakhon. [107], Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul made negative comments about "dirty" Westerners, saying they "never shower" and are more likely to spread the virus than Asians. Passengers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days are not allowed entry into the UAE (whether terminating in or connecting through Dubai). Emirates Group suspending most passenger flights and cutting staff salaries amid coronavirus outbreak By Clare Duffy , CNN Business Updated 1749 GMT (0149 HKT) March 22, 2020 As the end of 2020 approached, Thailand was in an enviable position. Effective 31 January 2021, all passengers arriving into Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative PCR test certificate, for which the test must be taken no more than 72 hours prior to time of departure. Temperature and symptom screening for coronavirus testing was implemented at international airports and hospitals. [42] A French tourist on Ko Samui in Surat Thani contracted the disease after passing the 14-day state quarantine. Emirates has introduced enhanced cleaning and disinfection measures on its aircraft, as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. Rival carrier Qatar Airways has picked up thousands of passengers abandoned by Emirates and Etihad. The travel regulations in each destination are changing frequently. [86], Sources: Asian Development Bank (ADB)[87], Bangkok Airways announced a plan to cut their executives' salaries, reduce the number of flights, and cancel some routes; staff will be on leave without pay for 10–30 days starting from 1 March due to the economic downturn and the outbreak of COVID-19. To receive update notifications, customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking. She developed a fever 17 days after arriving in the country. -12 เม.ย. [43] In November, the government extended the coronavirus emergency decree for the eighth time, approving a 45-day extension until 15 January 2021. On 5 March, Queensland government confirmed that an 81-year-old man who has recently returned from Thailand tested positive and was admitted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The patient is an Indian national who has a travel history from Thailand and Malaysia. In September, a prison inmate who had not been abroad was Thailand's first locally transmitted case in 100 days. On 15 July, the national centre for COVID-19 has announced two new infected cases; an Egyptian soldier in Rayong Province, and a Sudanese diplomat's daughter in Asok neighbourhood of Bangkok. [82] Prayut cabinet later approved budget for ordering 35 million additional doses in January 2021. Coronavirus: Emirates and Etihad to restart flights from next week. Thai wins) to track people who had entered an enclosed building, then would send a notice to anybody who were in there at the same time with a COVID-19 patient if later tested positive. In October, foreign tourists entered Thailand for the first time in seven months under the Special Tourist Visa program. She arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on 8 January, where she was detected using thermal surveillance and then hospitalised. Emirates remains committed to Nigeria, and we look forward to resuming passenger services to Dubai for our customers when conditions allow. [34] All commercial international flights were suspended from 4 April, and lockdown measures were implemented in varying degrees throughout the country. Emirates remains committed to serving our customers in South Africa, and we look forward to resuming passenger services when conditions allow. Emirates and Etihad Airways have partnered with the International Air Transport Association to introduce a covid-19 Travel Pass for passengers who have been inoculated against Covid-19 or have tested negative. Since May, the authority adopted a tracking application named "Thai Chana" (lit. 63 เว้นซูเปอร์มาร์เก็ต ร้านสะดวกซื้อ ร้านอาหารขายได้เฉพาะหิ้วกลับบ้าน", "National curfew announced. Coronavirus in 2 foreign arrivals raises alarm in Thailand. Emirates airline has issued an advisory for flyers amid the coronavirus outbreak, urging customers to check entry requirements for countries before travelling. Thailand on Sunday reported eight new coronavirus cases and no new deaths, taking its total to 3,112 infections and 58 deaths since the outbreak began in January. Emirates’ flights from South Africa will remain suspended until 20 March 2021, in line with government directives that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa, into the UAE. The event has been put off until the outbreak has abated. They made long-distance travels, including by bus and by air, and some attended large gatherings, prompting authorities to impose quarantine on people who may have come into close contact with them. [74] Only supermarkets, pharmacies, and takeaway restaurants will be allowed to stay open at the malls. The rate of new cases gradually dropped throughout April, and by mid-May, locally transmitted infection rates had fallen to near-zero, and easing of restrictions was gradually implemented. [57] The ship was previously denied entry to the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Guam due to similar fears. Check the latest information on risk from COVID-19 for Thailand on the TravelHealthPro website. 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[30] Confirmed cases rose to over a hundred per day over the following week, and public venues and businesses were ordered to close in Bangkok and several other provinces. The rate of new cases gradually dropped throughout April, and by mid-May, locally transmitted infection rates had fallen to near-zero, and easing of restrictions was gradually implemented. The government has additionally issued a travel ban for all foreigners entering Thailand. [76] Some critics of the government have been arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the coronavirus pandemic. On 13 January, the Ministry of Public Health announced the first confirmed case, a 61-year-old Chinese woman who is a resident of Wuhan. The COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The first known case of the virus arrived on 8 January 2020 and was confirmed to have reached Thailand on 13 January, when the country made the first confirmation of a case outside China. On 1 March, MOPH reported the first confirmed death in Thailand. [9][10] Travel restrictions were not announced until 5 March, when travellers incoming from "disease-infected zones" were subject to quarantine. Both of them were the government's exceptions for "VIP guests," not requiring to comply with several COVID-19 measures. [50] A new cluster emerged in Rayong, linked to a gambling den. [72], On 12 March, health officials encouraged people to make face masks at home out of cloth, stating that cloth masks can prevent droplets bigger than one micron from spreading. Affected customers should contact their travel agent or Emirates contact centre for rebooking options. [93], On 1 March, the Football Association of Thailand decided that all Thai League professional football matches in T1, T2, T3 and T4 between 7 and 31 March will be played behind closed doors as broadcast only events. ABU DHABI, 24th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on Monday detailing a travel ban to Iran and Thailand following recent concerns on the new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreaks in the aforementioned countries. [44], Starting at the end of November, at least ten cases were detected in women who had illegally crossed the Myanmar border into Mae Sai District from Tachileik. [35][36] The curfew was lifted in July and academia began rereopening in August. UAE nationals are exempt from the above, but will be required to take a PCR test on arrival at Dubai airport.Â. In line with government directives, passenger services from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) to Dubai are temporarily suspended until 20 March 2021. [65][66], On 3 April, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand ordered that there would be a ban on all passengers flights landing in Thailand from the morning of 4 April to the evening of the 6 April. UAE issues travel bans to Iran, Thailand over coronavirus fears The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued details on Monday of a travel ban to Iran and Thailand following outbreaks of the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19. One was a local taxi driver who had no records of travelling to China and was thus suspected to have been infected by a Chinese tourist he picked up, making this the first case of human-to-human virus transmission within the country. [26][27] The number of cases remained low throughout February, totaling to 40 confirmed by the end of the month. The exact details of where they will be quarantined has not been made public in case there is opposition from local people, according to the broadcaster Thai PBS news. [13] The government has borrowed and announced several assistance measures, including cash handouts to those affected and a 1.9 trillion-baht (US$60 billion) stimulus package, though few people have actually received it. From 2 February 2021, we will operate passenger flights to Dubai from London Heathrow and Manchester. Public education focused on self-monitoring for at-risk groups, practising hygiene (especially hand washing), and avoiding crowds (or wearing masks if avoidance was not possible). [14] Dissatisfaction to its economic impact and government response contributed to the second wave of 2020 Thai protests starting from 18 July 2020. Unlike the MS Westerdam, the two ships were allowed because both had planned to make their first stop in Thailand and would depart to Singapore afterwards. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency, effective on 26 March, and a curfew went into effect on 3 April. All commercial international flights were suspended from 4 April, and lockdown measures were implemented in varying degrees throughout the country. [28][29] The outbreak was traced to several transmission clusters, the largest of which occurred at a Muay Thai fight at the military-run Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on 6 March. [106] A similar sign was seen outside a restaurant in Ao Sane Beach in Phuket. [88], The United Nations Industrial Development Organization released a report in June 2020 reported that 90% or more of firms expect revenue loss of more than 50% compared to last year. [89]:1 Automotive sectors had a drop in manufacturing performance index (MPI) in April 2020, about 82% year on year, showing the lowest production since 1987. Find out everything you need to know about travelling during COVID-19 on our COVID-19 information hub. See the map, stats, and news for areas affected by COVID-19 on Google News Coronavirus travel health. The first reported local transmission was confirmed on 31 January. Check the latest information on risk from COVID-19 for the United Arab Emirates on the TravelHealthPro website. [11] The establishment of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)[a] was to create the central response centre, with all public communications directed through its spokesperson Taweesin Visanuyothin.[12]. Prayut blamed the COVID-19 resurgence on illegal immigration. [97], Channel 7 Boxing Stadium will continue fights behind closed doors as broadcast only events, according an official statement by the channel.
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