Foreign news agencies reported from the city of Yangon. Myanmar on Oct. 15 said the health ministry of Myanmar reported the situation of COVID-19 in the latest 24 hours until 8:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. Confirmed 888 new cases, increasing the cumulative statistics of at least 31,325 patients, at least 13,866 cumulative treatment, Myanmar confirmed the first patient on March 23 last.
However, on the same day, 39 more people died, bringing the cumulative death toll from COVID-19 in Myanmar to at least 732. -19 Add to more than 600 people on Oct. 12, past the main 500 on Oct. 8, exceeding 400 people on Oct. 5, before that, the cumulative statistics of the deceased slotxo through the primary 300 people on Oct. 1, exceed 200 people on Sept. 28, and pass the main 100 people on Sept. 22.
Mrs Aung San Suu Kyi, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs Announced through national television earlier this week That the epidemic rate is still high Especially in Yangon and nearby areas What all parties are worried about Is that the majority of the infected are young and do not show any signs of illness.
Meanwhile, Suu Kyi said that Doctors have started using Remdesivir to treat some patients. It's the same drug used by US doctors to treat President Donald Trump, but the government has little reserve. And it is not yet clear that How effective is this drug? As well as side effects from drug use Therefore, maintaining health and following the public health guidelines set by the government It is the most necessary at this time.