【Chanthaburi,】Group COVID-19 Infection Among African Nationals at a Gem Market in Thailand

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Editor’s Note

This report details a localized COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, highlighting the ongoing global challenge of managing the pandemic in specific communities and workplaces.

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Outbreak at Chanthaburi Gem Market

On May 8 local time, the Chanthaburi Provincial Public Health Department in eastern Thailand disclosed that on May 5 and 6, a total of 52 African nationals working at a large gem wholesale market in the province were all confirmed to have COVID-19.

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Local Epidemic Control Measures

Currently, local epidemic prevention departments have initiated screening for all African nationals and are conducting quarantine for high-risk groups who had close contact with the confirmed patients.

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Background on Chanthaburi Gem Trade

Chanthaburi, Thailand, is one of Asia’s largest gem processing and wholesale markets. A large number of African gemstone traders conduct business in the province, frequently traveling between Africa, Thailand’s capital Bangkok, and Chanthaburi.

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“Chanthaburi, Thailand, is one of Asia’s largest gem processing and wholesale markets. A large number of African gemstone traders conduct business in the province, frequently traveling between Africa, Thailand’s capital Bangkok, and Chanthaburi.”

(Reported by CCTV Correspondent Chen Luyi)

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⏰ Published on: May 08, 2021