Surge in Covid-19 plunges Myanmar into humanitarian catastrophe amid political crisis and conflict
2 Agustus 2021Country: Myanmar
Sources: ActionAid, Danish Refugee Council, Welthungerhilfe, DanChurchAid, Trócaire, Voluntary Service Overseas, Norwegian Refugee Council, Mercy Corps, People in Need, Solidarités International, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, HelpAge International, Save the Children, World Vision
More than 60 per cent of reported deaths from Covid-19 in Myanmar have occurred in the past month alone, with the number of confirmed cases doubling in the last two months.