Some villages in Ye Township have not received free food packs from government
April 27, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis the government has provided free food packs to those without a regular income during the Songkran holidays. However, according to village Administrators in Ye Township, Mon State, some families have not received this support.
Read moreWater scarcity in Mon State worse and has come earlier than last year
April 24, 2020
HURFOM: Since March of this year, most villages in Mon State are experiencing water scarcities. Conditions this summer are worse and have come earlier than last year.
Read moreReturnee jailed for three months for breaching C-19 quarantine law
April 23, 2020
HURFOM: In order to try and contain COVID-19, the government had ordered all returnees to Myanmar (migrant workers) to spend 14-days in a community quarantine camp. That protocol has now been amended to 21-days in a community based quarantine camp. If those quarantined show no signs of infection they can return to their home communities, but then they must spend another 7-days in strict home quarantine.
Read moreVillages locking down to contain C-19, impacting fruit markets and livelihoods in Ye
April 22, 2020
HURFOM: Concerns with the growing spread of COVID-19, has led some village authorities in Ye Township, Mon State to introduce a lockdown, and restrict residents and travellers movements. This is leaving plantation owners with difficulties to sell their seasonal fruits.
Read moreNMSP invites donors to support fight against COVID-19
April 10, 2020
HURFOM: So far official reports indicate there are 27 COVID-19 patients across Myanmar. Union, State and Division governments are all making efforts to prevent, control and treat those seriously infected.
The New Mon State Party (NMSP) efforts are hampered by inadequate health equipment. Officials from the Mawlamyine District NMSP are inviting donors to support the purchase of needed health equipment.
Read moreCommunity-based quarantine center needs government support
April 7, 2020
HURFOM: In order to control the spread of COVID-19, the government announced that returnees from out of the country must remain in a quarantine facility or remain in a strict home quarantine for 14-days.
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