COVID-19 Control Measure: Measure for Myanmar nationals by relief flight

According to the Ministry of Health, Myanmar nationals abroad who have not received the full COVID-19 doses are required to show the laboratory test result confirmed by RTD/RT-PCR within 48 hours if they return to the country. Those who cannot show the test result are allowed to return only by relief flights. Although most countries no longer have relief flights, Myanmar still operates it. The main purpose of the relief flights is to bring the Myanmar nationals back to the country who are facing difficulties abroad due to various reasons, said director of the public health department.

Dr. Than Naing Soe, Director, Department of Public Health said "So, we will not allow foreigners on relief flights. Regarding the Myanmar nationals, those who cannot show the RTD test result of COVID-19 must fill the form of health declaration and show it to the relevant health officer. The health officer will check the body temperature and health conditions, and the passengers who have COVID-19 symptoms will be transferred to hospitals, treatment centers and hotels for COVID-19 control and treatment. If one of the passengers has COVID, the rest passengers have to undergo 5 days quarantine. "

There will be RTD test on the 1st day and RT-PCR test on the 3rd day after the Myanmar nationals arrive by relief flights. Those who have COVID-19 have to stay in quarantine centers or hospitals or hotels permitted by the Ministry of Health. Those who want to stay in private hospitals or hotels have to pay the cost themselves.