Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Border Gate Forced to Open as Myanmar Migrant Workers Leave Thailand Amid COVID-19

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 06:24 AM PDT

Myawaddy on the Thai border is being flooded with returning migrants as they flee COVID-19 and factory closures.

Suu Kyi Consoles Myanmar People Amid COVID-19, Stresses Health Guidelines, Calm

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 06:07 AM PDT

The State Counselor said the country will not face food shortages but will fight the outbreak using strength of the people and urged citizens to respect quarantine rules.

Myanmar Imposes Community Quarantines After COVID-19 Patient Visit

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 05:35 AM PDT

The Chin State village that one of Myanmar's first coronavirus patients visited is now under community quarantine and travel in surrounding areas is restricted.

Myanmar Bans Beach Tours Amid COVID-19

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 05:16 AM PDT

Ayeyarwady Region has stopped tours of its popular beaches and other tourist destinations to counter the coronavirus threat.

Myanmar to Quarantine Arrivals from All Countries Over COVID-19

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 04:43 AM PDT

The government has ordered quarantines at government facilities for all travelers except diplomats and UN officials arriving from any country.

Myanmar Health Ministry: Both Coronavirus Patients Stable

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 03:16 AM PDT

Neither of Myanmar's two COVID-19 patients had serious health conditions and the public should avoid spreading misinformation, said the health ministry.

Myanmar Govt Declares Arakan Army a Terrorist Group

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 03:08 AM PDT

The government has said that the Arakan Army, its political wing the United League of Arakan and associated groups "constitute a danger to law and order," peace and stability.

Arakan Army Attacks Myanmar Military Training School in Rakhine

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT

The Arakan Army has attacked a military training school on the Yangon-Sittwe road in Rakhine State, resulting in multiple casualties, according to Myanmar's military.

Laos records first two coronavirus cases: Thai media

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 02:54 AM PDT

A 28-year-old male hotel worker and a 36-year-old female tour guide are treated at a hospital.

Myanmar Universities Suspend Exams as First COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 02:15 AM PDT

Many universities in Myanmar have suspended examinations after the government announced that the country's first two COVID-19 cases have been confirmed.

Yangon Minister Quarantined After Coronavirus Contact

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 01:37 AM PDT

Yangon social affairs minister U Naing Ngan Lin is in isolation after coming into contact with a student who has tested coronavirus positive after returning from the UK.

Key Data for Myanmar & COVID-19

Posted: 24 Mar 2020 12:35 AM PDT

As Myanmar has confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19, The Irrawaddy traces key data for suspected and confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country.

Myanmar reports first cases of coronavirus

Posted: 23 Mar 2020 07:36 PM PDT

A 36-year-old travelling from the United States and 26-year-old returning from Britain, both Myanmar nationals, had tested positive.
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)