Infections surge to 85 in Myanmar

THe number of Covid-19 infections has surged to 85, with 11 more new confirmed cases reported, according to a statement from the Health and Sports Ministry.

Of the new cases, nine are from yangon region while one each from Mandalay region and Chin state.

The new cases include five patients while some were under facility and home quarantine as they were in close contact with previously confirmed cases.

With increasing number of local transmissions, Myanmar has reported four deaths so far in 25 days since the infectious disease was first detected in the country on March 23.

People in yangon region are currently under a stay-home order.