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10-point advisory to save loved ones from COVID-19 for people venturing out-doors

2 Oct 01:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a ten-point guideline for individuals venturing outdoors to prevent them from bringing COVID-19 back home to their families.
The advisory aims to combat the spread of the disease within households, especially given that many infected individuals cannot identify their source of infection.
Key recommendations include immediate hygiene upon returning home, such as washing cars, sanitizing personal items (phones, keys), removing shoes outside, and disposing of face masks separately.
It emphasizes personal hygiene protocols like showering immediately, washing hands thoroughly, avoiding contact with household items or family members before cleaning, and separating outdoor clothing and personal cutlery.
The DDC stresses that these guidelines supplement existing government measures, advocating for essential outdoor trips only to minimize infection risks.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.