Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

Nonthaburi during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nonthaburi is a province in central Thailand, located just north of Bangkok. It is the second most populous province in Thailand and has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This article provides a timeline of the key events and measures taken in Nonthaburi in response to the pandemic.

2020

March

- On March 1, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Nonthaburi. The patient had recently traveled to a high-risk country and was immediately isolated for treatment.

- On March 15, the Thai government declared a state of emergency nationwide, including Nonthaburi. This led to the closure of non-essential businesses and the implementation of strict social distancing measures.

- On March 20, the Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office established a COVID-19 hotline to provide information and assistance to residents. The hotline received a high volume of calls in the following weeks.

April

- On April 3, the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) announced the closure of all public parks and recreational areas in the province. This was done to prevent large gatherings and promote social distancing.

- On April 10, the Nonthaburi Provincial Governor issued an order requiring all residents to wear face masks in public places. Violators could face fines or other penalties.

- On April 15, the Nonthaburi Provincial Health Office launched a mass testing campaign in high-risk areas of the province. This was done to identify and isolate infected individuals to prevent further spread of the virus.

May

- On May 1, the Thai government began easing some of the restrictions imposed during the state of emergency. Non-essential businesses were allowed to reopen, but with strict guidelines and safety measures in place.

- On May 15, the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organization announced the reopening of public parks and recreational areas. However, visitors were required to follow social distancing guidelines and wear face masks at all times.

- On May 30, the Nonthaburi Provincial Health Office reported zero new cases of COVID-19 in the province for the first time since the start of the pandemic. This was seen as a significant milestone in the fight against the virus.

2021

January

- On January 4, a new cluster of COVID-19 cases was detected in Nonthaburi. The provincial health authorities immediately implemented contact tracing and testing measures to contain the outbreak.

- On January 10, the Nonthaburi Provincial Governor issued an order to close all entertainment venues, including bars and nightclubs, in an effort to prevent further spread of the virus.

- On January 20, the Thai government announced the extension of the state of emergency in Nonthaburi and other high-risk provinces. This was done to ensure the continued implementation of preventive measures and control the spread of the virus.