Thailand's top virologist warns of monkeypox as tourists flood back to the country; govt reports only 2,272 daily Covid-19 on Saturday


Thailand's renowned virologist Yong Poovorawan. - The Nation Thailand/ANN

BANGKOK, June 18 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Renowned virologist Yong Poovorawan said on Saturday that Thailand should be on alert for cases of monkeypox as the country will open fully to foreign arrivals from next month.

Authorities estimate at least 500,000 tourists will arrive each month between now and September.

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