Thai army orders troops to ensure COVID-19 prevention at borders
The Royal Thai Army Commander in Chief, Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae, has ordered army units in border areas to enhance the present measures that prevent illegal border crossings, and help support disease control operations at 22 border crossings.
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Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Royal Thai ArmyCommander in Chief, Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae, has ordered army units in borderareas to enhance the present measures that prevent illegal border crossings,and help support disease control operations at 22 border crossings.
The units are ordered to deploy officers to help at 12state quarantine facilities, prepare treatment facilities for patients, provideface masks, guidance, and raise awareness among officers, their families, andthe general public.
The army will also distribute essential items to affectedpersons, using its Army Delivery campaign to help reduce the economic impact.
The commander in chief has expressed his care for theofficers, especially during the transition from the rainy season to winter.Military units are ordered to work with the Army Medical Department to findadditional measures to reduce the infection risk among officers, while allowingthem to fulfil their duties in all operations./.
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