Myanmar extends quarantine period to 28 days

Health authorities in Myanmar said on Sunday that the quarantine period in the country will be extended from 14 days to 28 days to prevent and control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

The authorities noted that a 21-day quarantine period can control up to 98.7 percent of the virus's spread.

As of Sunday, Myanmar has reported a total of 38 COVID-19 cases with three deaths.