Laukkai, 14 May

716 Myanmar citizens returning from China through Laukkai Township, Kokang Self-Administered Zone were reportedly sent back to their natives across the country on 13 May.

The returnees included 114 from Sagaing Region, 141 from Bago Region, 275 from Magway Region, and 183 from Mandalay Region totaling 713 people. The returnees got medical checks by the staff from the Department of Health before returning home and they will be placed under 21-day home quarantine at quarantine centers in respective regions and states.

The returnees were urged by the township administrator and concerned officials to abide by preventive measures and provided them with necessary assistance.—Zaw Zaw Aung (IPRD)

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe