Myanmar welcomes 497 returnees at border crossings

A total of 497 Myanmar nationals from abroad came back home through various land borders on 3 October, officials said.
On 3 October, one male and one female came back home from Yanlon Kyai Bridge, near Myanmar-China border checkpoint, Muse, Northern Shan State.
Similarly, 255 males and 242 females also returned to Myanmar via Myanmar-Thailand Border Friendship Bridge, Myawady, Kayin State 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