Myanmar Reported First Case of Covid-19
- Myanmar has reported its first cases of COVID-19, two Myanmar nationals, a 36-year-old travelling from the United States and 26-year-old returning from Britain.
- Myanmar’s armed forces have announced it will postpone its annual military parade to try to prevent the spread of the virus.
- The Ministry of Health is preparing US$200,000 in funding to buy laboratory equipment, medicines, and protective equipment to fight the virus.
- Government officials have restricted travel and increased health checks along the border with China.
- Country suspends Visa on Arrival for all travelers from China.
- Seven patients isolated after showing symptoms, no confirmation on new cases.
- 1 suspected case reported the country turns back China Southern flight carrying 79 passengers from Guangzhou.
