Thailand’s Resort Island of Phuket Now Its Coronavirus Hotspot

  • While Bangkok has most virus cases, Phuket has more per-capita
  • Beach haven closed roads, air traffic except for essentials
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Phuket, normally one of the world’s most-visited resort islands, is now Thailand’s novel coronavirus hotspot with the highest density of cases among the country’s 77 provinces.