Myawaddy, 14 September

Thai officials handed over 324 Myanmar migrant workers - 227 men and 97 women who wish to return home - to their Myanmar counterparts at the Myanmar-Thailand friendship bridge-2 in Myawaddy Township, Kayin State on September 13.

On the occasion, Myanmar officials warmly welcomed the returnees and shared knowledge about the danger of COVID-19 pandemic and registered their information.

The returnees who are from Bago Region, Tanintharyi Region and Mon State were sent to Semyone quarantine centre in the town of Mawlamyine, Mon State. Overmore, the returnees who are from other regions and states were sent to the Shwe Myawaddy quarantine centre in the town of Myawaddy, Kayin State.

If they are free of COVID-19, they will be sent back to their place of residence after being placed under 10-day observation at the quarantine centre. But the returnees with COVID-19 will need isolation for more 10 days.—Zar Pyu Win (IPRD)

Translated by JT