Myanmar accepts returnees at various border crossings

Myanmar nationals from abroad are being welcomed back through various land borders, officials said.
On 14 September, a total of 22 returnees: nine males and 13 females came back home from Muse, northern Shan State.
Similarly, nine returnees: seven males and two females also returned to Myanmar via Chinshwehaw and two female returnees came back home from Laukkai, respectively.
Healthcare officials from relevant public hospitals and members of the Tatmadaw Medical Corps conducted COVID-19 tests and provided quarantine entry documents for the returnees.
Next, officials explained instructions of the Ministry of Health to the returnees and departmental officials provided necessary assistance.
Then, the returnees were transported to their respective places by passenger vehicles provided by the township administration bodies.
The COVID-19 positive patients are being kept in separate areas and the necessary medical and administrative matters are being coordinated, officials said. — MNA