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As businesses reopen, some add a COVID-19 surcharge

Jun 22, 2020
The extra charges cover masks, gloves, protective gear and cleaning to prevent the spread of the virus.
People at a Bangkok restaurant eat within plastic partitions set up to contain the potential spread of the coronavirus. Some businesses are adding charges for such equipment.
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