Thailand removed the regulation on testing on entry, Laos issued new regulations on epidemic prevention

The United States is still the worst-affected country in the world, with more than 81.7 million cases and more than 1 million deaths. India ranks second in the number of infections (more than 43 million cases) while Brazil ranks second in the number of deaths (659,860 cases). Europe is the most affected region with more than 179.1 million cases, including more than 1.7 million deaths. Asia ranks second with more than 139.8 million cases and more than 1.4 million deaths. The North American region has recorded more than 96.5 million cases and more than 1.4 million deaths while these figures in South America are now more than 56 million cases and more than 1.2 million deaths.

In Asia, from April 1, visitors to Thailand there will be no need to do COVID-19 test before departure. Thailand will remove the requirement to obtain a certificate of negative PCR test results before departure for travelers entering under the “Test & Departure” or “Sandbox” programs.

However, when coming to Thailand, visitors will still have to do a PCR test. They were also asked to test themselves for antigen on the 5th day of arrival and to monitor their health at the property.

If after the Songkran festival, infections do not spike, Thailand will issue a notice that considers COVID-19 an endemic disease, instead of a pandemic as it is now. Photo: Reuters

Same day, Malaysia has opened its borders to international tourists and lifted restrictions that have been in place since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The country aims to attract two million visitors. international tourism this year with 8.6 billion ringgit in tourism revenue. Speaking to the press at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on April 1 when welcoming 220 passengers to Malaysia from Abu Dhabi, Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nancy Shukri affirmed that the opening of the border became will bring a major recovery to the tourism industry, while expressing excitement that today is like “Hari Raya” (the biggest Muslim holiday of the year).

Singapore fully reopened border gates to all travelers vaccinated against COVID-19 on April 1, after two years of closure. Previously, only travelers from certain countries could enter Singapore without quarantine, but from April 1, all vaccinated people only need to have a negative COVID-19 test result. be entered.

In the opposite direction, the Government Laos issued a number of new regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control in the context that the number of new cases per day in the country is still high. Accordingly, during the traditional Tet holiday, Boun Pimay, the country only allows the organization of traditional activities such as worshiping, bathing Buddha and tying wrists within the family in the spirit of thrift; It is absolutely forbidden to gather in tight spaces, creating conditions for the spread of disease on a large scale. In addition, basic epidemic prevention regulations must be followed such as keeping a distance, wearing a mask, regularly washing hands with soap or antibacterial water.

Health workers prepare vaccines before giving them to people at an injection point in Vientiane. Photo: VNA

After identifying the wave of increase in the number of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in South Korea peaked in mid-March, the government of this country decided to relax social distancing measures to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic for 2 weeks (until April 17). Specifically, the maximum number of people allowed to be present at the same time at individual activities will be raised from 8 to 10 people, while the working time will be extended by one hour. Restaurants, cafes, indoor sports facilities and karaoke bars, as well as nightclubs, will be allowed to stay open until midnight. According to the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, the purpose of adjusting social distancing regulations is to support small businesses’ business and meet people’s expectations.

Also on April 1, the Government Japan Seiko Noda – Minister in charge of gender equality and policies for children – has been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is the first incumbent member of the Japanese cabinet to be infected with COVID-19. Meanwhile, the number of new infections in the capital Tokyo is on the rise again. On April 1, this city recorded an additional 7,982 new infections, an increase of 700 cases compared to a week earlier. Currently, the BA.2 subline of the Omicron variant is rapidly dominating the number of new infections in Tokyo. During the week of March 15-21, suspected BA.2 cases accounted for about 52% of the total number of new COVID-19 cases here. A similar situation is happening in most other provinces and cities in Japan. In the week of March 25 to 31, the average number of new infections in Japan was 45,345, up 17% from a week earlier. Up to 44 out of 47 prefectures and cities in Japan recorded an increase or flat rate of new infections.

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