Thailand adjusts Covid-19 guidelines for possible Omicron outbreak. The Royal Gazette recently published a revision in the emergency decree’s Article 9, which will go into effect on August 1. Published : July 29, 2022 By : THE NATION

Thailand adjusts Covid-19 guidelines for possible Omicron outbreak

The article was revised to prepare for an expected surge in Covid-19 infections worldwide due to the highly transmissible Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now that countries are reopening and easing restrictions.

Agencies have been instructed as follows:

• Mark all areas nationwide as Covid-19 surveillance zones in line with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)'s order.

• Enforce Covid-19 prevention measures to contain the spread of the virus in risky venues and provide guidelines for filming television shows, films and videos.

• Prevent activities that may trigger infection clusters unless authorised by the authorities.

• Welcome foreigners in line with the country's reopening policy and public health measures.

• Prepare medical staff and supplies, including Covid-19 vaccines, to deal with possible outbreaks and encourage people, especially the vulnerable, to get booster doses.

• Prepare plans to transition Covid-19 from a dangerous communicable disease to a disease under surveillance to help people make adjustments and live safely.