Premier, cabinet donate salary to battle outbreakPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and cabinet ministers will donate at least a month of their salaries to the fight against the Covid-19 virus, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday. Ms Narumon said Tuesday's cabinet meeting approved the launch of a fund to battle the outbreak, with initial contributions coming from the PM and cabinet members. The fund will help people pay for necessities to protect themselves and others against the spread of Covid-19, she said. He said the masks will be handed out to monks as well as temple visitors, while each temple will be disinfected every week. "Temples are vulnerable spots, but they have to remain open because religions help heal people's souls," he said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 03, 2020 23:26 UTC