YANGON, Myanmar
Myanmar’s government on Friday announced it has banned all mass gatherings, including the upcoming nationwide water festival in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Myanmar, which to date has not confirmed any case of the virus, is set to celebrate nationwide Thingyan Water Festival, the biggest celebration in the country, on April 13-16 to welcome the traditional New Year.
The office of Myanmar’s President Win Myint issued a statement on Friday, requesting people not to hold public gatherings including ceremonies and festivals, staring from today until the end of April.
“If necessary, the suspension period will be extended,”