Relaxation of mask requirement may start in provinces with improved COVID status

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Disease Control suggests piloting the relaxation of face mask requirements in "Green" and "Blue" zone provinces where COVID-19 conditions have significantly improved.
The easing of mandates, tentatively set for mid-June, may initially target outdoor spaces or specific provinces, with other factors under consideration before implementation.
Despite a stable COVID-19 situation with fewer daily infections than predicted, masks remain strongly recommended for vulnerable groups (over 60, underlying diseases, pregnant women) and in poorly ventilated or crowded venues.
This proposal follows the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration's re-designation of 14 provinces to "Green" and 17 to "Blue" (tourism "sandbox") zones, reflecting a positive shift in their COVID-19 status.

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