Monday, March 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Reports Four New COVID-19 Cases; Total Climbs to 14

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 07:35 AM PDT

Three French tourists and a local man returning from Thailand tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, taking Myanmar's total number of cases to 14, health officials said.

Naypyitaw Health Bosses Hopeful COVID-19 Under Control in Myanmar’s Capital

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Naypyitaw has taken decisive steps to quarantine around 500 people, including a Swiss UN employee who tested positive for COVID-19.

Myanmar Military Gives Support to Religious Leaders, Govt on COVID-19 Prevention

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 06:21 AM PDT

Spraying disinfectant at religious sites and donating supplies to religious leaders across Myanmar, the military pledged to cooperate with the government to tackle COVID-19.

Ex-Myanmar Minister’s Son Jailed for 30 Years After Drugs and Guns Bust

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 06:14 AM PDT

An ex-sports minister's son, Phyo Ko Ko Tint San, was caught with drugs, guns and fake security kit in 2017.

Health Certificates Required to Enter Mandalay Religious Sites as Myanmar Struggles With COVID-19

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 05:42 AM PDT

The Mandalay government has told leaders of all faiths to only allow people to enter religious sites if they show a recent health certificate stating they don't have COVID-19.

AA Raids Rice Shipment Intended for Displaced Villagers in Myanmar’s Chin State

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 05:36 AM PDT

After halting an aid shipment intended for displaced Paletwa villagers, the AA negotiated to buy some of the rice but later failed to pay for it, local officials said.

Myanmar Told to Brace for Major COVID-19 Outbreak as Returning Migrant Among New Cases

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 01:31 AM PDT

With a migrant returnee testing positive for COVID-19, health officials warn a serious outbreak is likely; more than 23,000 workers have recently returned from Thailand.

Myanmar Bans Incoming Commercial Flights to Tackle COVID-19

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 01:29 AM PDT

Myanmar has banned incoming commercial flights until April 13 after eight air travelers tested positive with coronavirus.

Bridegroom Arrested for Throwing Wedding Party Amid Ban on Public Gatherings in Myanmar

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 12:39 AM PDT

A bridegroom in western Myanmar was arrested after he held his wedding reception Saturday despite authorities' requests that he obey a ban on public gatherings over COVID-19.

Myanmar Govt Announces Loan Package for Coronavirus-Hit Businesses in Key Sectors

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 11:20 PM PDT

Hotel and tour operators, garment and other manufacturing businesses, as well as SMEs hurt by COVID-19 can now apply for low-interest loans from the government.

US Extends Stay-at-Home Guidelines to End of April to Fight Virus

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 10:19 PM PDT

The US government extended its non-mandatory guidelines asking people to stay at home after an estimate showed 2.2. million people could die if the pandemic isn't contained.

Vietnam PM Asks Major Cities to Prepare for Lockdown to Stop Virus

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 10:12 PM PDT

The Vietnamese prime minister told major cities to prepare for lockdowns as the country has entered the COVID-19 pandemic's "peak period" but still has less than 200 cases.

Modi Seeks ‘Forgiveness’ From India’s Poor Over Coronavirus Lockdown

Posted: 29 Mar 2020 10:06 PM PDT

People across India have criticized their prime minister as the country's three-week lockdown has left many hungry and forced jobless migrant workers to flee cities.
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