BANGKOK, Feb 6 (TNA) – The number of coronavirus-infected
cases in Thailand remains unchanged at 25, as officials assure the sufficiency
of face masks for domestic use.
The Ministry of Public Health Thailand announced Thursday
morning that no more cases had been found and the country’s tally of confirmed
coronavirus cases stood at 25.
Nine of the patients have fully recovered while the rest are
being hospitalised with improved conditions.
Meanwhile, officials also commented on face masks that,
along with hand sanitisers, are listed as controlled products.
Public Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Sukhum
Kanchanapimai and Domestic Trade Department Deputy Director-General Prayote
Pensut said the measure ensured that face mask supplies in the country would be
sufficient.
The Ministry of Commerce’s proposal was approved by the
cabinet which limits the export volume of the products and requires sellers and
manufacturers to report their supplies to ministry.
Prayote said producers of face masks and hand sanitisers
could increase their production by 10-20 percent.
Retailers have been informed of the new measures deriving
from the decision and asked to limit purchase of face masks at no more than 10
per person.
Before the listing, there had been complaints about
shortages of face masks.
Authorities have attempted to provide the public with
information on proper face mask use and handed them out to commuters.
(TNA)
