The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Lockdown Lifted in Village That Reported Myanmar’s First COVID-19 Case
• Myanmar to Reopen Schools in July with COVID-19 Challenges
• Kachin Rebels Blame Law for Stopping COVID-19 Cooperation
• Wild Elephant Poached in Myanmar’s Largest National Park
• Taiwan’s Representative Vows to Help Myanmar Build Capacity to Fight COVID-19
• Myanmar Extends Ban on Gatherings, Int’l Flights, Other COVID-19 Measures
• China’s Wuhan Says It Has Tested Almost a Third of Its Residents for Coronavirus
• Health Groups Ask India to Rescind Gilead’s Patents for COVID-19 Drug

Lockdown Lifted in Village That Reported Myanmar’s First COVID-19 Case Posted: 15 May 2020 06:35 AM PDT The government of Chin State has lifted a lockdown for residents of Keptel Village, where one of the first cases of COVID-19 in Myanmar was detected.

Myanmar to Reopen Schools in July with COVID-19 Challenges Posted: 15 May 2020 05:28 AM PDT Myanmar plans to reopen schools in July with face shields, masks, temperature checks and a staggered schedule designed to keep teachers and students safe.

Kachin Rebels Blame Law for Stopping COVID-19 Cooperation Posted: 15 May 2020 04:21 AM PDT The Kachin Independence Army says the colonial-era Unlawful Association Act blocks the group from working to control coronavirus.

Wild Elephant Poached in Myanmar’s Largest National Park Posted: 15 May 2020 04:14 AM PDT A wild elephant was found dead with its tusks cut in Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, the first case of elephant poaching in 20 years in the sanctuary.

Taiwan’s Representative Vows to Help Myanmar Build Capacity to Fight COVID-19 Posted: 15 May 2020 02:21 AM PDT Taiwan's representative in Myanmar talks to The Irrawaddy about Taipei's success in fighting COVID-19 and offers his thoughts on the post-pandemic investment landscape.

Myanmar Extends Ban on Gatherings, Int’l Flights, Other COVID-19 Measures Posted: 15 May 2020 02:08 AM PDT The Myanmar government has extended measures to control COVID-19, including a ban on gatherings and suspension of visas and international flights, until May 31.

China’s Wuhan Says It Has Tested Almost a Third of Its Residents for Coronavirus Posted: 14 May 2020 10:38 PM PDT Health officials in Wuhan, China have tested one-third of the city's 11 million residents for the coronavirus amid fears of a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

Health Groups Ask India to Rescind Gilead’s Patents for COVID-19 Drug Posted: 14 May 2020 10:09 PM PDT Advocacy groups in India want the government to rescind drugmaker Gilead's patents for the COVID-19 drug remdesivir to ensure it is distributed fairly around the world.

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