This is the seventh time the National-Level Central Committee on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 extended the restrictions since first introduced in April.
The restrictions that were extended include compulsory wearing of facemasks when going out in public places and ban on public gatherings with certain exemptions, including when commuting and gatherings involving work.

However, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued a notice on July 29 that it will be amending the ban on social gatherings from the present five persons or more to 15 persons or more.

The ministry warned that people who fail to abide by the guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19 would be charged under the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases Law.
Moreover, the Department of Civil Aviation has extended its international flight restriction to August 31.
However, there are several “fast lanes” through which “essential businesses and officials" can enter Myanmar upon request, U Tin Latt, deputy minister of Hotels and Tourism, told the Myanmar Times on July 19.

This arrangement is being implemented for citizens of China and Japan. It would be extended gradually to other countries.

Meanwhile, those who need to travel to Myanmar for urgent official or business assignments should contact the nearest Myanmar embassy.
The government will organise relief flights and special flights for its citizens with emergency medical treatment or surgical appointments abroad, citizens and seamen required to travel overseas to their workplace on time, scholars and students going abroad for studies on either government or personal programmes, and other urgent matters.
As of 8am on July 30, Myanmar has reported a total of 353 COVID-19 cases including six deaths and 294 recoveries.
Yangon has the highest number of COVID-19 patients among the regions and states of the country with 243 COVID-19 cases and Kayin State ranks second with 29. Kayah State is the only region in Myanmar without any reported case.