Monday, April 20, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Military, Govt and Private Medics Staff Makeshift COVID-19 Hospital in Myanmar


Posted: 20 Apr 2020 07:11 AM PDT

Medical teams from the military, the Ministry of Health and private hospitals have arrived at Yangon's new makeshift COVID-19 treatment center in Hlegu Township.

Myanmar’s Shan State Imposes COVID-19 Curfew

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 06:26 AM PDT

After a doctor fell sick with coronavirus, 48 Shan State townships face a curfew to stop the spread of the virus.

After Deadly Shelling, Villagers Arrested in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:55 AM PDT

The military has arrested the remaining residents of a Rakhine State village that was struck by deadly shelling last week on suspicion of having ties to the Arakan Army.

Thousands of Myanmar Migrant Workers Return from China into Quarantine

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:39 AM PDT

Almost 4,000 Myanmar migrant workers crossed through border gates in Kachin State and were transferred to quarantine centers.

Myanmar Says Factories Must Take COVID-19 Precautions Before They Reopen

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:36 AM PDT

The Myanmar government has ordered all factories to suspend operations and says they may only reopen if they show they have taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Myanmar Presidential Pardon Condemned for Exclusion of Political Prisoners

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 05:25 AM PDT

Myanmar's president, U Win Myint, has caused outrage by pardoning 25,000 inmates but leaving 58 political prisoners behind bars, despite the threat of COVID-19.

In Myanmar, Tatmadaw and Arakan Army Caught in Thucydides’ Trap

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 02:26 AM PDT

The grim struggle between the Myanmar military and the AA follows an ancient pattern as old as human conflict, and civilians are paying the price.

Myanmar COVID-19 Cases Reach 111, Most Traced to Pastor-led Gatherings

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 02:17 AM PDT

Myanmar has confirmed 17 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 111, more than half of which have been traced to religious gatherings in Yangon.

Taiwan Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases Due to Navy Outbreak

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:37 PM PDT

A total of 24 Taiwanese Navy sailors tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, officials said.

China Reports 16 More Coronavirus Cases, More Than Half Imported

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:27 PM PDT

Only 16 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in China on Sunday; of the seven domestically transmitted cases, almost all were in Heilongjiang Province.

Who’s Who of Pop Culture Unites for ‘One World’ Coronavirus Special

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 11:26 PM PDT

Celebrities including Lady Gaga and Beyonce took part in an online broadcast of music and personal stories to celebrate healthcare workers fighting COVID-19.

South Korea Relaxes Some Social Distancing Rules as New Virus Cases Fall

Posted: 19 Apr 2020 10:14 PM PDT

Distancing rules have been extended for 16 days in South Korea, but some restrictions have been eased amid the smallest daily rise in COVID-19 infections in two months.
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Saturday, April 18, 2020

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Myanmar COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to Five; Curfew Imposed in Yangon

Posted: 18 Apr 2020 01:54 AM PDT

A 78-year-old man with COVID-19 and underlying health problems died on Saturday; hard-hit Yangon Region has been placed under nighttime curfew.
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Friday, April 17, 2020

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When Myanmar Rallied the UN Against the Chinese Nationalist Army Invasion

Posted: 16 Apr 2020 09:20 PM PDT

On this day in 1953, Myanmar field a complaint at the UN against the Kuomintang army, setting off a two-year struggle to push the Chinese nationalists out and into Thailand.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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Myanmar Pastors Face Prosecution for Defying Ban on Religious Gatherings Amid COVID-19

Posted: 14 Apr 2020 04:10 AM PDT

Two pastors, two others face legal action for holding religious events despite official ban; one has tested positive for COVID-19 and met the vice president in February.
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

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Myanmar Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases; Total Rises to 38

Posted: 11 Apr 2020 11:50 PM PDT

Myanmar saw its largest daily jump in new COVID-19 cases with 10 new infections detected in a seven-hour period on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Doctor Who Treated COVID-19 Patient Tests Positive in Myanmar

Posted: 11 Apr 2020 07:55 PM PDT

A doctor who treated a patient who died of COVID-19 has become Myanmar's first health care professional to contract the disease, taking the number of cases to 38.
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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In Myanmar, It’s Time to Stop the Senseless War and Fight COVID-19

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 08:30 PM PDT

Myanmar's military and the country's ethnic armed groups now face a common enemy in COVID-19, but this fact has yet to be grasped in all parts of the country.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 08:15 PM PDT

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the government suspended rice export permits and cut import fees; the ADB cut its growth forecast to 4.2 percent despite new investments.

A Burmese Dictator’s Final Visit to Japan

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 07:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1981, Myanmar dictator General Ne Win, once trained by Japanese military and intelligence operatives, left for his fourth and final visit to Japan.

Will the Myanmar Govt Block Journalists from Reporting on Rakhine?

Posted: 10 Apr 2020 07:00 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy discusses the recent targeting of journalists under the Counter-Terrorism Law with Myanmar Press Council member U Chit Win Maung and author Mon Mon Myat.
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Friday, April 10, 2020

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Myanmar Citizens Face COVID-19 Prosecutions for Breaching Rules

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 07:30 PM PDT

Fears of a coronavirus spread have led to a string of prosecutions across Myanmar as companies and citizens breach social-distancing regulations.

Myanmar’s Food Delivery Boosted by COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 06:30 PM PDT

Food deliveries are becoming increasingly popular as coronavirus restrictions limit Myanmar's culinary options.
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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Myanmar President Orders Officials to Preserve Evidence of Rakhine Atrocities

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 08:12 AM PDT

The President has ordered Union ministries and the Rakhine government to preserve evidence of atrocities in the state, saying failure to do so could lead to prosecution.

Impoverished Myanmar Takes on an Invisible Enemy

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 08:00 AM PDT

The COVID-19 pandemic has defied expectations and produced many surprise outcomes; will a Myanmar government that communicates clearly with its people be one of them?

EU Pledges Support for Women Garment Factory Workers in Myanmar

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 06:55 AM PDT

The EU has pledged to distribute 5 million euros in emergency funds to 100,000 or more women factory workers in Myanmar who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Rights Groups in Myanmar’s Shan State Demand Justice for Villagers

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 06:43 AM PDT

Myanmar's military has been called to explain why Shan State villagers have been detained by troops and why a village chief died while guiding soldiers.

Myanmar Authorities Drop Illegal Travel Charges Against Hundreds of Rohingya

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 06:23 AM PDT

More than 200 Rohingya people charged with traveling illegally from Rakhine to various parts of the country will be freed and sent home; no reason yet given for the move.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 9, 2020

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 03:21 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 Sees First COVID-19 Recovery

Posted: 09 Apr 2020 03:15 AM PDT

A Swiss UN employee is the first COVID-19 patient in Myanmar to officially recover from the disease.

Amid COVID-19 Lockdown, India’s Government Warms to e-Commerce

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 10:58 PM PDT

As delivery workers emerge as frontline soldiers in India's fight to curb the spread of COVID-19, the government is shedding its traditional skepticism toward e-commerce.

WHO Chief Appears to Take Dig at Trump’s Threat to Freeze Funding

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 10:41 PM PDT

In an apparent response to US President Donald Trump's threat to withhold funds, WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus has urged all sides not to 'politicize' COVID-19.

Coronavirus Having Serious Impact on Japanese Economy: BOJ Chief

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 10:29 PM PDT

The governor of the Bank of Japan said the country's economy has been seriously affected by COVID-19 and vowed additional easing measures if necessary.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Migrant Workers Face 14-Day Quarantine on Thai Border

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 08:10 AM PDT

Thousands of returning migrants from Thailand face two weeks in quarantine as some border towns struggle to cope with the influx. 

Myanmar Citizens Give Up Power Subsidy to Aid COVID-19 Fight

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 06:37 AM PDT

When the Myanmar government started helping people with their power bills to encourage them to stay home, many donated the money to the government's COVID-19 fund.

Latest COVID-19 Developments in Myanmar: April 8, 2020

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 06:01 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.

Seven Civilians Killed by Airstrike in Myanmar Chin State 

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 06:00 AM PDT

Apart from the deaths, Myanmar's military airstrike against the Arakan Army also wounded nine villagers, including a preschooler, Chin State's government said.

Myanmar’s Education Ministry Closes Offices Amid COVID-19 Scare

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 05:55 AM PDT

Two Education Ministry offices have been closed in Naypyitaw after an aged staff member was reported with coronavirus symptoms.

Myanmar State Counselor Says State Will Care for Family of Deceased COVID-19 Patient

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 05:46 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi says Myanmar will look after the family of a COVID-19 patient who died Wednesday, saying "each of our people is valuable for the country."

Chinese COVID-19 Specialists Arrive in Yangon

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 05:19 AM PDT

A team of Chinese medical specialists has arrived for a 14-day visit to boost Myanmar's ability to control, test and treat COVID-19.

Myanmar Rights Groups Urge Release of Low-Risk Prisoners Amid Outbreak Fears

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 04:09 AM PDT

Dozens of rights groups have called on the government to immediately release low-risk inmates from the country's overcrowded prison system to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.

Myanmar Scraps Restrictions on Movement in Two Regions

Posted: 08 Apr 2020 02:13 AM PDT

Sagaing Region and Kayah State have now reversed their restrictions on residents' movement one day after issuing the order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar.

Myanmar Reports Two More COVID-19 Deaths, Taking Toll to Three

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 10:58 PM PDT

A 47-year-old man in Bago Region and a 63-year-old woman in Yangon died of COVID-19 on Wednesday, taking the country's death toll to three.

Major Japanese Cities Go Quiet as State of Emergency Declared

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 10:50 PM PDT

Many businesses in Tokyo and a number of other large Japanese cities stayed shut on Wednesday as the government declared a state of emergency to fight COVID-19.

As Stocks Are Replenished, Expats in Hong Kong Ship Masks Home

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 10:44 PM PDT

Hong Kong-based citizens of COVID-19 hot spots like France and Spain are snapping up masks from pharmacies and shipping them home to relatives.

China’s Wuhan Lockdown Ends, but Another Begins as Local Coronavirus Cases Rise

Posted: 07 Apr 2020 10:40 PM PDT

Wuhan, the center of China's COVID-19 outbreak, has ended its lockdown, but restrictions are being tightened in the northern city of Suifenhe as infections there surge.
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