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Two wet markets and nine buildings in Pathum Thani locked down until Feb 25th
14 Sept 01:50 Key points summarised by AI
- Pathum Thani Governor mandated a nine-day lockdown for two wet markets (Pornpat and Suchart) and nine commercial buildings in Tanya Buri until February 25th, after 221 COVID-19 infections were detected since February 9th.
- The lockdown enforces strict entry/exit bans and prohibits public gatherings, with food provisions arranged for residents within the affected areas.
- Mass testing is underway, with 2,100 people tested since February 9th, and a 600-bed field hospital is prepared to manage asymptomatic cases.
- Officials are addressing concerns about poor air circulation in the markets, planning improvements to mitigate future infection risks upon reopening.
