Coronavirus prevention measures discussed in Ngwe Saung Tsp

Mar 23,2020

Pensioners scanned for coronavirus in Shwebo Tsp
Mar 23
As part of effort to prevent against Covid-19, pensioners coming to draw their pensions underwent body temperature scan and were also urged to wash their hands carefully at Myanmar economic bank (Shwebo District Branch) in the town of Shwebo, Sagaing region this morning. 
Myawady-Thai border gates closed
Mar 23
The government of Thailand has closed the Thai-Myanmar friendship bridges No. 1 and No. 2 yesterday and today respectively, Kayin State Hluttaw Representative U Than Zin Aung said.
Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp inaugurated in Myanmar
Mar 23
The Embassy of India in Yangon in collaboration with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur, India and U Nu Daw Mya Yi Foundation is organizing a 23-day 3rd Jaipur Foot Artificial Limb Fitment Camp in Yangon from 19 March to 10 April, 2020.
Govt extends social security payments deadline to 3 months
Mar 23
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population issued an order (No. 63/2020) dated 20 March extending the deadline for social security payments from 15 days to three months in accordance with the Article 100 of Social Security Law (2012).
Awareness campaigns for COVID-19 conducted at philanthropic centres in Nay Pyi Taw
Mar 23
Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Soe Aung led an awareness campaign for the COVID-19 at the two philanthropic centres under the management of a monastery and a nunnery in Pubba Thiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
MoHS recommends self-quarantine to migrant returnees from Thailand
Mar 23
Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe raised his concern about the risk of Covid-19 in the country due to the influx of Myanmar migrant workers from Thailand.