Coronavirus – COVID-19 News & Update in Myanmar

The Coronavirus or Covid-19 is one of the World’s most serious pandemics throughout recorded history. 215 countries all over the world have suffered from this epidemic with over 16,400,000 cases and nearly 6,530,000 deaths. Myanmar is one of the Chinese neighboring countries where its people, economy, and lifestyle are extremely damaged.

Updated on 27/07/2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) News & Update in Myanmar

Entry Conditions in Myanmar

On the 28^th of June, 2020, the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary suspension of Visa on Arrival and E-visa for all countries will be extended to the 31^st of July 2020. International flight restrictions to and from Yangon International Airport have been further extended to the 31^st of July, 2020.

On the 28^th of May, 2020, the Central Committee on Prevention, Control & Treatment on Covid-19 of Myanmar announced the regulations for foreign nationals traveling to Myanmar to follow if they are granted an entry visa (once applications are available as follows:

• Foreigners will have to fulfill a 21-day quarantine in their respective country before flying, another one-week facility quarantine after arriving in Myanmar, and finally one more week of home quarantine in Myanmar, before being cleared to work in the country.
• Foreigners will also need to provide evidence they are free from Covid-19 infection (medical certification provided by a doctor or hospital).
• Foreigners have completed the one week home quarantine before flying is also required, however it is unclear what type of proof would be requested.

Land Border Closure (until further declaration)

• Tamu-Moreh border gates (Myanmar – India)
• Tachileik – Myawaddy – Kawthaung – Htee Khee border gates (Myanmar – Thailand)
• Myanmar – Bangladesh border gates
• Myanmar – China border gates
• Myanmar – Laos border gates

Health Check in Myanmar

Health screening and temperature checks are performed at all airports and public areas. A national curfew has been imposed for residents of these regions below from 10 pm to 4 am. Exceptions are made for medical and essential matters. The government has cut the night-time curfew by two hours for all states and regions including Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw from 12 am to 4 am

Domestic travelers are required to carry a recommendation letter of their residency from respective ward administrations when going around Myanmar, except to Yangon Region. Regional and state governments have stated that a recommendation will be required for locals while foreigners and returnees will need a letter from their companies and quarantine centers, respectively. The gatherings of more than 5 persons are not permitted. Face masks must be worn in public areas.

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Special Notes

• Bring hand sanitizing gel
• Carefully wash hands during the day with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizing gel if soap and water are not available
• Try to avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Refrain from drinking water from unknown sources