2020 is not a year of travelling and it welcomes us with a freaking event that we cannot expect. Coronavirus or Covid-19 is now a fear of humankind and it is recognized a pandemic that ruins every economy of every country, especially tourism.
This year is the darkest period of tourism since the event of SARS in 2003. Tourism industry of every country now is unstable and yes, Myanmar would be the same. Thinking that you really want to take Myanmar tours now but it is truly impossible.
Coronavirus in Myanmar – Number of Cases
Up until now, there are 350 positive cases in which 292 cases have been fully recovered. Compare to other countries, we can say that Myanmar have done a good job in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic.
Latest Update about Coronavirus Cases in Myanmar
On July 26th, 2 returnees, one from the US and other from Thailand have tested positive for Covid-19. Meanwhile, they are on the road to recovery.
The case-349 is a 24-year-old woman living in Kawkareik Township, Kayin Sate, returned from Thailand. Even she didn’t contact with an infected person before, she was tested positive while undergoing facility quarantine at a centre in Myawady Township.
The case-350 is a 50-year-old man from Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwady Region. Same with the case-349, the man didn’t contact with any infected person but as he came back to Myanmar from the US, he was tested positive while undergoing facility quarantine in Mingaladon Township.
A Short Update of History of Coronavirus Cases in Myanmar
Cases in July
- July 16th: 2 new cases confirmed
- July 18th: 1 new case confirmed
- July 19th: 1 new case confirmed
- July 22nd: 2 new cases confirmed
- July 24th: 3 new cases confirmed
- July 25th: 2 new cases confirmed
- July 26th: 2 new cases confirmed
Cases in August
- August 13th: 8 new cases confirmed
- August 14th: 5 new case confirmed
- August 16th: 1 new case confirmed
- August 17th: 1 new case confirmed
- August 19th: 18 new cases confirmed
- August 20th: 5 new cases confirmed
- August 21st: 10 new cases confirmed
Entry Conditions in Myanmar
On the 28th of June, 2020, the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary suspension of Visa on Arrival and E-visa for all countries will be extended to the 31st of July 2020. International flight restrictions to and from Yangon International Airport have been further extended to the 31st of July, 2020.
On the 28th of May, 2020, the Central Committee on Prevention, Control & Treatment on Covid-19 of Myanmar announced the regulations for foreign nationals traveling to Myanmar to follow if they are granted an entry visa (once applications are available as follows:
- Foreigners will have to fulfill a 21-day quarantine in their respective country before flying, another one-week facility quarantine after arriving in Myanmar, and finally one more week of home quarantine in Myanmar, before being cleared to work in the country.
- Foreigners will also need to provide evidence they are free from Covid-19 infection (medical certification provided by a doctor or hospital).
- Foreigners have completed the one week home quarantine before flying is also required, however it is unclear what type of proof would be requested.
Land Border Closure (until further declaration)
- Tamu-Moreh border gates (Myanmar – India)
- Tachileik – Myawaddy – Kawthaung - Htee Khee border gates (Myanmar – Thailand)
- Myanmar – Bangladesh border gates
- Myanmar – China border gates
- Myanmar – Laos border gates
Health Check in Myanmar
Health screening and temperature checks are performed at all airports and public areas. A national curfew has been imposed for residents of these regions below from 10 pm to 4 am. Exceptions are made for medical and essential matters. The government has cut the night-time curfew by two hours for all states and regions including Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw from 12 am to 4 am.
Domestic travelers are required to carry a recommendation letter of their residency from respective ward administrations when going around Myanmar, except to Yangon Region. Regional and state governments have stated that a recommendation will be required for locals while foreigners and returnees will need a letter from their companies and quarantine centers, respectively. The gatherings of more than 5 persons are not permitted. Face masks must be worn in public areas.
Tourist Attractions in Myanmar Updated
| City | Hotel | Dates |
| Nyaung Shwe | Thousand Island Hotel | Closed until further notice |
| Amazing Nyaung Shwe | Closed until the end of September | |
| Inle Lake | Paramount Inlay Resort | Closed until the end of September |
| Amazing Inlay Resort | Closed until the end of September | |
| Inle Heritage | Closed until the end of September | |
| Sofital Inle Lake | Closed until further notice | |
| Novotel Inle Lake | Closed until further notice | |
| Sanctum Inle | Closed until further notice | |
| Villa Inle | Closed until the end of September | |
| Pristine Lotus | Closed until the end of October 2020 | |
| Golden Island Cottage | Closed until the end of October 2020 | |
| Nyaung Shwe | Cherry Queen | Closed until further notice |
| Nyaung Shwe City Hotel | Closed until further notice | |
| Mount Inle | Closed until the end of September | |
| Mergui | Wa Ale Resort | Closed until the end of September |
| Awei Pila | Closed until the end of September | |
| Ngapali | Ngapali Bay Villa & Resort | Closed until the end of September |
| Thande Beach | Closed until the end of September | |
| Sandoway Resort | Closed until further notice | |
| Jade Marina Resort | Closed until further notice | |
| Amata Ngapali | Closed until further notice | |
| Pristine Mermaid | Closed until further notice | |
| Yangon | Yangon Excelsior Hotel | Closed until further notice |
| Rosewood Yangon | Restaurant re-open 01 September 2020 Hotel re-open 01 October 2020 |
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| Savoy Hotel | Re-open 24 June 2020 | |
| Jasmine Palace Hotel | Closed until further notice | |
| Hotel G | Re-open on 02 July 2020 | |
| Belmond Governor’s Residence | Re-open 01 July 2020 | |
| Bagan | Razagyo Hotel | Closed until further notice |
| Bagan Lodge | Closed until the end of September 2020 | |
| The Hotel Umbra Bagan | Closed until further notice | |
| Areindmar Hotel | Re-open on 22 June | |
| Arthawka Hotel | Re-open 01 July 2020 | |
| Bagan Hotel River | Closed until further notice | |
| Bagan Landmark | Closed until further notice | |
| Shwe Yee Pwint | Closed until August 2020 | |
| Sky Palace | Re-open on 21st June 2020 | |
| Thazin Garden | Re-open | |
| The Regency Hotel | Re-open on 15th June 2020 | |
| Villa Bagan | Closed until September 2020 | |
| Zfreeti Hotel | Closed until further notice | |
| Aureum Bagan | Re-open on 15th June 2020 | |
| Su Tine San | Closed until further notice | |
| Rv Panorama Cruise | Stop operating until 30 September 2020 | |
| My Bagan Residence | Re-open on 02 July 2020 | |
| Bagan Thiripyitsayar | Re-open on 01 July 2020 | |
| Golden Rock | Mountain Top Hotel | Closed until further notice |
| Golden Rock hotel | Closed until further notice | |
| Mandalay | Bagan King Hotel | Closed until further notice |
| Thiri Thitsar Hotel | Closed until further notice | |
| Mercure Mandalay Hill | Closed until 30 September 2020 | |
| Hotel By The Red Canal | Re-open 01 July 2020 | |
| Hotel Heaven | Closed until July 2020 | |
| The Home Hotel | Closed until July 2020 | |
| Hotel Yadanarpon | Closed until July 2020 | |
| Hotel Hazel | Closed until July 2020 | |
| Eastern Palac Hotel | Closed until July 2020 | |
| Rizt Grand Hotel | Closed until July 2020 | |
| Monywa | Win Unity | Closed until further notice |
| Pyin Oo Lwin | Win Unity | Closed until further notice |
| Kan Pa let | Win Unity | Closed until further notice |
| Loikaw | Keinnara Loikaw Hotel | Re-open 01 July 2020 |
| Hpa An | Keinnara Hpa-An | Re-open 01 July 2020 |
| Mawlamyaing | Hotel Suggati | Re-open 01 July 2020 |
| Kalaw | Amara Mountain Hotel | Re-open 01 July 2020 |