Friday, April 3, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Confronts COVID-19

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 07:24 AM PDT

Authorities, both civilian and military, are working to limit the spread of COVID-19; if only such efforts could be applied to contain armed conflict in the country.

All Quiet in Mandalay

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 07:20 AM PDT

Myanmar's normally bustling second-largest city is a shadow of its pre-coronavirus self.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 3, 2020

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 07:00 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy is posting daily roundups of the key events relating to Myanmar's efforts to combat the coronavirus. Click here to see what's happened so far and stay tuned for more.

COVID-19 Patient’s Dog Spared From Execution in Myanmar  

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 06:58 AM PDT

A dog left unattended after its owner was taken to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus has been spared execution.

China Must Compensate World for COVID-19: Myanmar’s Cardinal

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 06:40 AM PDT


The head of Myanmar's Catholic Church, Charles Bo, has accused China of suppressing information about COVID-19 and demanded it compensate the international community.

Myanmar Health Workers Sing to Lift Spirits of People in Quarantine

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 05:42 AM PDT

Health care workers and volunteers at COVID-19 quarantine centers in Myanmar have found creative ways to entertain the people they care for and boost morale.

Myanmar Has Run Over 1,000 COVID-19 Tests; 20 Turned Out Positive

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 05:39 AM PDT


Myanmar has tested over 1,000 people for COVID-19 and will soon open a
second testing lab as hospitals across the country prepare for a possible
outbreak.

Five Rakhine Civilian Deaths Blamed on Myanmar’s Military

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 05:33 AM PDT

Five civilians have been killed and at least seven injured in what sources say was an attack by Myanmar's military on Kyauktaw in Rakhine State.

Mandalay Bus Company Banned for Violating Govt COVID-19 Order

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 04:52 AM PDT

The Mandalay government has banned a bus company for violating a mandate to reduce crowding in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

‘All Myanmar Is a Horror’—Facebook Mistranslates Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Post

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 03:00 AM PDT

English-speaking readers of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's brand-new Facebook account were shocked to learn that 'all Myanmar is a horror' in an automatically translated post.

Western Myanmar’s Remote Naga Area Braces for COVID-19

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 02:47 AM PDT

With few doctors and minimal supplies, the Naga Self-Administered Zone is bracing for a COVID-19 outbreak as one township already has five possible cases of the coronavirus.

Myanmar Jails Two Returning Migrant Workers for Defying Quarantine

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 01:55 AM PDT

Courts in Ayeyarwaddy and Sagaing regions have jailed two recently returned migrants for refusing to obey quarantine orders.

Two Children Among Latest COVID-19 Cases in Myanmar

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 01:27 AM PDT

Four relatives of a previously confirmed COVID-19 patient have tested positive; total number of cases stands at 20.

Coronavirus Infections Top 1 Million Worldwide

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 10:42 PM PDT

The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 1 million people and claimed more than 51,000 lives worldwide, according to US data.

Malaysia’s Indigenous People Flee Into Forests to Escape Coronavirus

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 10:39 PM PDT

Following the first COVID-19 case among Malaysia's indigenous Orang Asli people, some in the community say they will retreat into the forest to protect themselves.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

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Myanmar Govt’s Crackdown on Journalists Angers Media and Legal Insiders

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Media and legal sources tell The Irrawaddy why the government is wrong to prosecute journalists for speaking to the Arakan Army.

Ambassadors Call for End to Conflict in Myanmar Amid COVID-19

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 06:11 AM PDT

Ambassadors to Myanmar from 18 countries have called on the military and ethnic armed groups to end hostilities as the country is extremely vulnerable to impacts of COVID-19.

Ex-Rakhine State Security Minister Appointed Peace Adviser to Myanmar President

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 06:04 AM PDT

The Myanmar President has appointed Col. Htein Lin, a former military lawmaker and Rakhine State security and border affairs minister, as a peace adviser.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 2, 2020

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 05:54 AM PDT

The UN staff member who has COVID-19 is in a stable condition and people who had contact with her in Naypyitaw tested negative.

Myanmar’s Military Opens COVID-19 Quarantine Center in Naypyitaw

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 04:01 AM PDT

Myanmar's military says it can care for 15,000 patients at a coronavirus quarantine center in Naypyitaw.

Volunteers, Govt Staff Fighting COVID-19 in Myanmar Face Discrimination

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 03:29 AM PDT

People quarantined for COVID-19 in Myanmar, as well those who work to support them, face discrimination as misunderstandings about quarantine run rampant.

Over 60% of European-Run Firms in Myanmar Hurt by COVID-19: EuroCham Survey

Posted: 02 Apr 2020 02:37 AM PDT

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the EU Chamber of Commerce has urged the Myanmar government to cut red tape for importers and exporters and provide subsidies and tax breaks.

Indonesia to Open Emergency Coronavirus Hospital on Uninhabited Island

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:45 PM PDT

A new hospital being built to house Indonesia's COVID-19 patients on an uninhabited island near Sumatra will open next week, officials said.

Bangkok to Close Parks as Thailand’s Coronavirus Cases Rise

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:43 PM PDT

All parks in Bangkok will be closed as the Thai capital tightens restrictions on public movement amid a mounting number of cases and deaths from COVID-19

Amid Accelerating Spread of COVID-19, Poorest Nations Need Debt Relief: WHO

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 10:12 PM PDT

The chief of the World Health Organization said expedited debt relief was needed for the world's poorest nations as the numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths mount.

Advice from an Ex-Political Prisoner: How to Cope With COVID-19 Isolation

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 09:52 PM PDT

Bo Kyi spent eight years in a Myanmar prison, including a year in solitary confinement, for political activism. He has some advice to help get us through our COVID-19 isolation.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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Myanmar Police Continue Arrests, Interrogations of Reporters Over AA Coverage

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 06:48 AM PDT

Following Monday's arrest of the VOM editor-in-chief, police on Tuesday questioned journalists from two other news organizations over their reporting on the Arakan Army.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 1, 2020

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 05:50 AM PDT

Myanmar's Suu Kyi takes to Facebook to connect with people effectively in the time of coronavirus.

Two Civilians Killed in Myanmar’s Rakhine State During Alleged Military Airstrike

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:31 AM PDT

Residents said five military helicopters bombed two villages, killing two civilians. But Myanmar's military denies the claims.

Poor to Bear Brunt of Impact as COVID-19 Slows Myanmar’s Economy: World Bank

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:06 AM PDT

The World Bank warns COVID-19 will slow Myanmar's economic growth to 2-3% this fiscal year, with the poor, travel-related businesses and exporters hit the hardest.

Myanmar Journalists Furious as Govt Blocks Over 200 Websites Including News Pages

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:26 AM PDT

News agencies are objecting after the Myanmar government ordered telecom operators to
block over 200 websites.

Plenty of Food Delivery Options for Yangon Residents Practicing Home Quarantine

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 01:44 AM PDT

To cater to the many people who are choosing to self-isolate amid the coronavirus outbreak, a number of Yangon eateries are providing food delivery services.

The Fight Against COVID-19 Can Promote Unity and Peace

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 10:41 PM PDT

The COVID-19 pandemic is a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness, and in both Korea and Myanmar, it may serve to promote national unity and advance the peace process.

Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 41,000 Worldwide, With 850,000 Infections

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 10:18 PM PDT

The global COVID-19 death toll has passed 41,000, with Italy and Spain reporting the most fatalities; total infections now top 850,000.

No Joke: Countries Threaten Jail Time for April Fools’ Pranksters Amid COVID-19

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 09:50 PM PDT

Governments and corporations the world over are threatening to punish those tempted to make coronavirus-related pranks on April Fool's Day.

Mass Disinfections to Combat Coronavirus Pose New Health Hazard

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 09:32 PM PDT

Experts have questioned the effectiveness of mass disinfection operations, including the use of drones, to fight COVID-19, saying more targeted measures are preferable.

The Day Myanmar’s Socialist Govt Nationalized Missionary and Private Schools

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1965, the socialist government under Gen. Ne Win nationalized nearly 130 schools in Myanmar, sending its once proud education system into a long decline.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Rather Than Lockdown, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Says Some Communities in Myanmar May Face Quarantine

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 07:30 AM PDT

In an address to the nation, the State Counselor hints at possible community quarantines, while urging people to stay home as much as possible to curb COVID-19.

Three Villagers Injured in Landmine Blasts in Western Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:42 AM PDT

Two men lost legs and another suffered an arm injury in two landmine blasts in Rakhine State's Rathedaung Township on Sunday.

Myanmar’s Special Branch Police Sue Editor Under Counter Terrorism Law

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:15 AM PDT

The editor of Voice of Myanmar faces a lawsuit for publishing an interview with a spokesperson of the Arakan Army, which Myanmar's government recently deemed a terrorist group.

All Homecoming Migrant Workers Must Stay in Quarantine Centers: Myanmar Govt

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:11 AM PDT

After an imported COVID-19 case among a migrant returning from Thailand was detected, Myanmar imposes a mandatory quarantine on all migrant workers.

Myanmar Forms Civil-Military Emergency Task Force to Boost COVID-19 Response

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 04:24 AM PDT

A newly-formed civil-military committee will support Myanmar's government not only on law enforcement but also in other areas to enhance its fight against the coronavirus.

Myanmar Military Warns KIA: Drive Out AA or Face Attack

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 03:47 AM PDT

Myanmar's military says it is ready to attack two Kachin State towns unless the Arakan Army is forced to leave.

As COVID-19 Arrives in Myanmar, Individual Responsibility, Competent Leadership Needed

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 01:49 AM PDT

To fight COVID-19, it's important for individuals to act responsibly, while officials must enforce health guidelines and give medical workers the support they need.

COVID-19-Positive Cancer Patient Dies in Myanmar Hospital

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 01:23 AM PDT

A 69-year-old cancer patient who recently returned from Australia has died after testing positive for COVID-19, becoming Myanmar's first coronavirus-related fatality.

Discipline in Myanmar in the Time of Global Pandemic

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 12:30 AM PDT

Myanmar's military is not the only force with the discipline to take on COVID-19, as doctors, nurses and journalists work on the frontlines to protect the lives of citizens.

World Bank Warns Pandemic Will Hit Growth in Asia, China

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 11:01 PM PDT

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to see growth in developing Asian countries fall to -0.5% to 2.1% in 2020, harming poverty eradication efforts, the World Bank said.

Indonesia to Restrict Public Movement as Study Warns of Surge in Coronavirus Deaths

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 11:01 PM PDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo plans to clamp down on mobility and enforce social distancing as experts warn of hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 deaths in the country.

Indian Police Fire Tear Gas at Jobless Workers Defying Coronavirus Lockdown

Posted: 30 Mar 2020 10:45 PM PDT

Indian migrant workers left jobless by the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown have clashed with police in the western city of Surat.
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Monday, March 30, 2020

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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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