The government has told half of its employees to stay home as it ramps up efforts to combat COVID-19. The order excludes health treatment providers at government hospitals.

The Central Bank of Myanmar has promised that the nation’s banks will operate smoothly in “any situation”.

The Central Bank of Myanmar announced an additional 1 percent cut to interest rates, two weeks after announcing a 0.5 percent cut, as Myanmar’s economy slows due to COVID-19.