No COVID-19 contamination of chicken meat – Thailand’s Livestock Dept.

23 Sept 02:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Livestock Department affirms no COVID-19 contamination has been found in chicken meat at processing plants or fresh markets, despite 245 workers testing positive at a poultry facility.
The department implements stringent preventative measures and conducts extensive testing to ensure meat safety, safeguarding Thailand's significant role as a global chicken exporter.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.