Friday, May 8, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Muslims Jailed For COVID-19 Rules Breach

Posted: 08 May 2020 06:41 AM PDT

Twelve Muslims in Mandalay have been imprisoned for three months after defying the coronavirus ban on gatherings. 

Over Half of Myanmar’s COVID-19 Cases Are Asymptomatic, Health Officials Concerned

Posted: 08 May 2020 05:46 AM PDT

Myanmar health officials are concerned about undetected asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in the population, raising the importance of extensive testing.

COVID-19 and the Unfinished Agenda of Funding Disease Control in SE Asia

Posted: 08 May 2020 04:41 AM PDT

Recent defunding has eroded decades of gains in disease control made by donor-supported initiatives; those planning COVID-19 responses should learn from past successes.

Skirmish Breaks Out Between Myanmar Military and Karen Rebels Over COVID-19 Checkpoints

Posted: 08 May 2020 03:47 AM PDT

Fighting at a Karen National Union coronavirus checkpoint shows a lack of coordination between troops on the ground, analysts say.

Myanmar Confirms 14 New Coronavirus Cases After Week of Few Cases

Posted: 08 May 2020 03:44 AM PDT

The detection of 14 new cases on Thursday brings the tally of COVID-19 patients in Myanmar to 176.

Myanmar Military Re-Arrests Rakhine Civilians After Court Release

Posted: 08 May 2020 02:41 AM PDT

Five civilians in Rakhine State facing terrorism charges were released Thursday due to lack of evidence only to be arrested again for alleged involvement in local bombings.

The Closer and Better the World Cooperates, the Faster We’ll Overcome COVID-19

Posted: 08 May 2020 02:29 AM PDT

EU Ambassador to Myanmar Kristian Schmidt explains why we must respond to COVID-19 by coming closer together, rather than cutting ourselves off from the world.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Host Homemade Cloth Mask Contest to Curb COVID-19 Spread in Myanmar

Posted: 08 May 2020 02:11 AM PDT

To boost COVID-19 prevention awareness, the State Counselor has announced she will hold an online contest to choose the best handmade cloth face masks in Myanmar. 

Abe, Trump Affirm Cooperation on COVID-19 Response, Drugs

Posted: 07 May 2020 10:55 PM PDT

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have agreed to coordinate their COVID-19 responses and inform each other about treatments, Tokyo said.

Vietnam Sets Sights on Post-Pandemic Business Boost

Posted: 07 May 2020 10:47 PM PDT

After declaring its efforts to contain COVID-19 a success, Vietnam is advertising itself as a safer place than China to set up manufacturing businesses.

Japan Approves US-Made Drug Remdesivir to Treat COVID-19

Posted: 07 May 2020 10:31 PM PDT

Days after it was approved in the US, Japan has cleared Gilead Sciences Inc.'s drug remdesivir as a treatment for the coronavirus.

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