Monday, April 6, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Govt to Provide Free Basic Food for Poor During COVID-19 Shutdown

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 07:31 AM PDT

The government's COVID-19 response committee has promised to provide free food to those struggling with the coronavirus shut down during the 10-day Thingyan Water Festival holiday.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 6, 2020

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 07:20 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.

Myanmar’s Mandalay Promises Food Supplies for the Poor

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:47 AM PDT

Mandalay Region says it is preparing to deliver food to those struggling to eat during the COVID-19 restrictions.

Myanmar’s Mon State Consolidates Quarantine Centers for Returning Migrants

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:45 AM PDT

Migrants returning to Mon State must now stay at quarantine centers in towns across the state, as authorities move to shut down smaller, community-level facilities.

Man Killed in Sword Attack After COVID-19 Argument in Myanmar’s Bago Region

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:39 AM PDT

A man has been killed and two relatives injured in a sword attack on an administrator's home after a heated argument over a COVID-19 suspect in a guesthouse.

Myanmar Government Bans Staff From New Year Travel to Stop COVID-19 Spread

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:35 AM PDT

Myanmar's roughly 1 million civil servants have been banned from traveling to their home towns for the New Year water festival to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

Myanmar Govt Cracks Down on Fake COVID-19 News

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:02 AM PDT

The Myanmar government is following through on its threats to punish anyone who spreads fake news about COVID-19 as authorities arrested a man on Saturday for a Facebook post.

Myanmar’s States Issue Heavy Restrictions on Movement Ahead of Thingyan to Curb COVID-19

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 05:21 AM PDT

Bans on travel and Thingyan water festival activities are among the restrictions issued by state and regional governments to help stem the spread of COVID-19.

Myanmar’s KBZ Bank Donates Nearly $1M to Coronavirus Efforts

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 04:53 AM PDT

Kanbawza Bank has donated nearly US$1 million worth of medical supplies to Myanmar's health ministry to support efforts to prevent and treat COVID-19.

The Chinese Nationalist Party Leader’s Short Visit to British Burma

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 04:35 AM PDT

On April 6, 1942, Chinese general Chiang Kai-shek met Allied generals Joseph Stilwelland Harold Alexander in Pyin Oo Lwin to discuss how to repel the Japanese from Burma.

Myanmar Pharma Firm Donates Device to Massively Increase COVID-19 Testing

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 02:28 AM PDT

AA Medical has donated a new COVID-19 testing machine that will increase Myanmar's testing capacity from 80 to over 1,400 people per day.

Myanmar’s State Counselor Vows ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Price Gougers of COVID-19 Protective Items

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 01:14 AM PDT

Those who jack up prices of essential items needed in the fight against COVID-19 will face prosecution, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has warned.

Tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Posted: 06 Apr 2020 01:09 AM PDT

A tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus in the first known case of an animal falling ill after contracting COVID-19 from a human.

British PM Boris Johnson Admitted to Hospital as COVID-19 Symptoms Persist

Posted: 05 Apr 2020 11:03 PM PDT

Ten days after testing positive for the coronavirus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital with persistent symptoms.

China Reports 30 New Coronavirus Cases, Three Deaths

Posted: 05 Apr 2020 10:47 PM PDT

Health officials in China announced 30 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths on Sunday; 25 of the new cases were imported.
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

How Myanmar can Beat the COVID-19 Blues

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 08:11 PM PDT

While many of us are doing our duty by staying at home, there are many productive activities we can do to keep us mentally and physically healthy.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 03 Apr 2020 08:00 PM PDT

Myanmar's government has tried to help key sectors with loans that are badly hit by COVID-19 but the European Union and World Bank are warning of trouble ahead.
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Friday, April 3, 2020

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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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