Monday, June 8, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Health Minister Warns of COVID-19 Outbreak Threat Despite Infection Decline

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 06:29 AM PDT

The minister has told the public to be wary of the potential for mass COVID-19 infections in different places at the same time as coronavirus is not yet 'eliminated'.

Yangon’s Watering Holes Are Back With New Normal Lifestyle

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 06:07 AM PDT

Bars in Yangon have begun to reopen as the government has lifted some restrictions after the country saw no new local transmissions of COVID-19 for two weeks.

Malaysia Seeks to Deport 3,000 Detained Illegal Immigrants to Myanmar

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 05:53 AM PDT

Malaysia wants to send home more than 3,000 people it says are illegal immigrants from Myanmar after finding more COVID-19 cases at its detention centers.

Myanmar to Generate its First LNG Power ‘Very Soon’: Energy Ministry

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 04:36 AM PDT

An LNG delivery to Yangon by Petronas will enable Chinese-built power plants to begin operating. They were due to open in April but were delayed by COVID-19.

Myanmar to Distribute 20 Million Face Masks, Shields to School Students, Staff

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 02:13 AM PDT

The Education Ministry is procuring face masks and shields for all students and teachers to curb the spread of COVID-19 as it prepares to reopen schools on July 13.

Lawmakers Move to Impeach Yangon Chief Minister

Posted: 08 Jun 2020 02:13 AM PDT

Lawmakers from the main opposition party, the military and other parties moved to impeach Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein for violating a COVID-19 restriction and other issues.
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