World Bank to lend $50 mln in Fast-Track Financing for Fighting COVID-19 in Myanmar

State Counsellor discusses ground situation with Covid-19 fighters from Ayeyawady Region

Temporary market for vendors opens in Monghsat Township
With a view to curbing the spread of COVID-19 and preventing local people from gathering, a temporary market was designated for vendors to sell their products.
Government offices, residential areas disinfected in Shwebo
As part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, firefighters from a local fire brigade sprayed disinfectant in some government offices such as the Department of Road, township court and some residential areas in Shwebo Township, Sagaing Region on 19 April.
Volunteers spray disinfectant in public places in Hlaingbwe Township
Firefighters from the Myanmar Fire Services Department and volunteers from local social organizations sprayed disinfectant in a village in Hlaingbwe Township, Kayin State yesterday afternoon.
194 returnees under 21-day quarantine in border town
57 people who returned to Myanmar from China through a border checkpoint were kept in 21-day quarantine at a community hall after receiving medical check-ups on 19 April.