Govt wary of foreign 'carriers'The Public Health Ministry on Monday claimed that foreigners, illegal migrants from neighbouring countries and asymptomatic carriers present the main threats for a second wave of Covid-19 infections in Thailand. In terms of asymptomatic Covid-19 carriers, he said people need to adhere to social distancing and strictly comply with preventive measures including wearing face masks and washing hands regularly. "If they are wearing face masks, when an infected and healthy person talks to another, the risk of transmission is just 1.5%," he said. "Although those who have had the virus might develop some immunity, reports from foreign countries suggest it may be short-lived. In the middle of June, the government lifted the ban on concerts and then, in mid-August, on sports events.

Source: Bangkok Post September 21, 2020 22:52 UTC