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Thailand bans arrivals from 8 African countries as a precaution against new COVID-19 variant Omicron
23 Sept 01:45 Key points summarised by AI
- Thailand imposed an immediate ban on arrivals from eight African countries (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe) to prevent the spread of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant.
- Travelers from these nations with prior entry permission must arrive by December 15th, facing a mandatory 14-day state quarantine and three COVID-19 tests, with 'Test and Go' and 'sandbox' programs suspended.
- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the swift travel restrictions and enhanced border surveillance to prevent illegal entry and manage foreign migrant workers.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Omicron a 'variant of concern,' citing its high number of mutations and potential for increased reinfection risk.
