Pitfalls of exceptions for COVID-19 travel quarantine: lessons from a dignitary visit to Thailand

Authors: Mungaomklang, Anek ;

Atsawawaranunt, Kamolthip ;

Kochakarn, Theerarat;

Batty, Elizabeth M.;

Kaewmalang, Prayuth;

Kongklieng, Amornmas;

Panwijitkul, Pakkaporn;

Joonlasak, Khajohn;

Kotanan, Namfon;

Loesbanluechai, Duangkamon;

Pawun, Vichan;

Chantratita, Wasun;

Chookajorn, Thanat

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine

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Abstract

International travelling has been transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-travel screening and quarantine have been recommended to prevent importation of SARS-CoV-2.¹ Thailand requires a 14-day travel quarantine for individuals entering the country. Due to detrimental impacts on governmental affairs and international relations, potential alternatives have been actively discussed to allow the movement of travellers into the country without a full quarantine. Recently, a new transmission event presented a unique opportunity to explore these issues further.

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Mungaomklang, A., Atsawawaranunt, K., Kochakarn, T., Batty, E., Kaewmalang, P., Kongklieng, A., Panwijitkul, P., Joonlasak, K., Kotanan, N., Loesbanluechai, D., Pawun, V., Chantratita, W. & Chookajorn, T. 2021, 'Pitfalls of exceptions for COVID-19 travel quarantine: lessons from a dignitary visit to Thailand', Journal of Travel Medicine, 28(2), article no: taab010. https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taab010

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