Mass Gatherings Ban Revoked: Ban on mass gatherings to be revoked starting 17th April

The ban on mass gatherings will be revoked starting 17th April, the Myanmar New Year Day, the Ministry of Health announced on 14th April.

The Ministry has issued the order by exercising its authority under Sub-section (b) of Section 21 of the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Law.

The Ministry issued an order 56/2022 on 15th March to allow the gathering of up to 400 people starting 16th March 2022, exclusive of the exceptional cases to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease.

Currently, as the COVID-19 positivity rate, infection rate and mortality rate have dropped significantly, the ban on mass gatherings will be revoked starting at 00:00 hour on 17th April.

The people need to continuously follow the orders and directives issued by the Ministry of Health. Failure to comply with the orders and directives will result in legal action under the existing laws.