Thailand's borders may be closed to international visitors but the country's progress in containing COVID-19 has been given a boost, with the latest US Travel Advisory identifying travel to the region as being low-risk for infection.

Prepared by the US State Department and the Centres for Diseases Control and Prevention, the assessment is based on periodic infection assessments, travel problems, basic healthcare infrastructure and medical professionals, as well as the management of disease control at each location.

At a glance:

• Thailand has been identified as being low risk for COVID-19 infection by the latest US Travel Advisory.
• The country joins  New Zealand, Fiji and Caribbean islands Bonorae, Saba and Saint Barthélemy as the seven destinations to achieve the status.
• Of the world’s 241 countries and territories, 207 are in the high-risk group.

Thailand was one of just seven countries to achieve low-risk status, joining New Zealand, Fiji and Caribbean islands,  Bonorae, Saba and Saint Barthélemy.

Of the world’s 241 countries and territories, 207 are in the high-risk group.

The Thaiger reports the secretary-general of the National Research Committee said the inclusion on the low-risk list is “a significant change and welcome news for Thailand.”

As of August 13, Thailand has recorded 3,359 COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths (Worldometer).

Click here for more information about the US Travel Advisories for COVID-19.

Sources: US Travel Advisories, The Thaiger

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