Should the comma after "workers" be removed?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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It is estimated that Thailand hosts over three million Myanmar migrant workers, as well as representatives of some ethnic armed groups operating within Myanmar.

Should the comma after “workers” be removed?

Thanks!

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Yes, I think that the comma before ‘as well as’ is redundant and here is good explanation why:

https://www.editage.com/insights/will-the-usage-of-as-well-as-with-out-comma-on-both-sides-affects-the-subject-verb-agreement#:~:text=Answer%3A,used%20with%20a%20singular%20verb.

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