Thailand Ministry of Health reports 8,511 new COVID-19 cases and an additional 12 deaths since yesterday. The ministry also announced an additional 2,605 recovered patients.
Officials caught 29 men and women partying in Hat Yai in the early hours of Sunday. The officials received complaints of violation of the alcohol ban imposed by the province. At 1:30 am, the police found a group of 14 men and 15 women packed in a small room drinking and dancing to loud music. The pub owner was also detained for violation of the COVID 19 restrictions. The owner initially allowed the rent of the room with the knowledge that only 5 or 6 will attend.
The alcohol ban is currently imposed for 69 provinces to help curb the rise in infections. This came in light of clusters appearing from drinking spots. The provinces exempted from the ban are those included in the sandbox along with green zones.
The public is still encouraged to continue vaccination, observe social distancing, wear masks, and sanitize their hands as often as possible. These are simple steps that can strongly help prevent the spread of the virus.
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