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From the discovery of 11 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections linked to an entertainment venue, followed by over 30 infections at a boxing match on March 6, 2020, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, this marked a "turning point" in the COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand.
The outbreak, which has spread to over a thousand cases, originated from "social interaction" behaviors that involve close contact, such as eating, drinking, or sharing items. One measure implemented is Social Distancing , which means creating distance between ourselves and others in society. The public is encouraged to reduce outdoor activities, avoid public transportation, refrain from group activities, avoid crowded places, work from home, and avoid eating at restaurants. When interacting with others, maintain a distance of 1-2 meters (1 meter according to the World Health Organization, 2 meters according to the CDC), and wear a mask when outdoors. To reduce the chance of infection, it's crucial to remember that we cannot see the virus, but it spreads through the air and on surfaces. We don't know who is sick and who isn't, and conversely, we don't spread it to others because the incubation period is approximately 14-25 days, meaning it's possible that those we encounter may or may not be infected. Social Distancing helps reduce the rate of virus transmission.
With the COVID-19 pandemic becoming a new global crisis and impacting people's daily lives, many are feeling restless and longing to return to normalcy—to meet, socialize, and hug loved ones as before. Even though everyone needs to maintain social distancing for a while, we believe our care and love for each other remain strong. Think of it as doing this for yourself, your loved ones, and everyone else around you, just like the song "True Love Knows No Distance," a song of encouragement for everyone by P'Po, P'Pod, P'Nop, and P'Boy Trai.
How to practice social distancing.
- Avoid going to crowded places such as schools, movie theaters, stadiums, and trade shows.
- Avoid close contact with others or any interaction involving close proximity. Change your way of greeting or showing affection; avoid handshakes, hugs, and kisses. For example, many world leaders have switched to the Thai wai (bowing gesture). Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or 2 meters to prevent the spread of germs.
- Refrain from organizing or attending large meetings.
- Avoid rush hour and crowded situations.
- Avoid using public transport.
- Be mindful when using public items. Try to avoid things that many people touch, such as elevator buttons.
Staying Apart for a while, Our Love Never Fading Away.
Since the new cases of coronavirus patients suddenly increase 11 cases from entertainment area and follow by 30 cases from Lumpinee boxing stadium. This is regarded as a "turning point" causing the outbreak of covid-19 in Thailand.
The outbreak exceeds over 1,000 cases from the behavior of social activities - close chitchat, meeting, eating and drinking together. One measure that has been announced is “Social Distancing” in order to reduce activities outside. Avoid using public transportation, including any activities of face to face. Keep distance 1-2 meters and wear mask. You never know whether the virus is around you, in the air, any surfaces. On the other hand, to prevent us from spread out to other. As we know the symptoms will occur about 14-24 days which hardly to know who are infected. Social Distancing can help reduce the spread of the virus.
The concern about the spread of COVID-19 become a new crisis for the whole world and affect our daily life. Many people are starting to feel uncomfortable and want to return to their original state. To meet, socialize and hug the persons we love. Even though everyone has to stay apart for a while but the caring and love we have for each other is not diminished. Think of it as doing for yourself and those you love and many others around as a song “Love have no distance”. A song from the hearts of everybody who are staying apart by Poh Yokee Playboy, Pod, Nop Ponchamni and Boy Trai. Our love will overcome everything, and our love will win over the corona virus. We will pass through this crisis… together.
Guides for Social Distancing
- Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings in private places and public spaces.
- Avoid working close or face-to-face or touching each other. Thai Wai Suggested as Alternative to Handshake to Combat Virus. Stay at least 6 feet or 2 meters from other people.
- Suspend activities or meetings.
- Avoid rush hours.
- Avoid using any kind of public transportation
Beware of public use. Try to avoid touching things such as an elevator push button
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