The situation in Myanmar may lead to the fact that from this country will be uncontrolled by COVID-19, causing foci of infection throughout the region, said the UN Secondary Special Force on Human Rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews.
Myanmar turns into a COVID-19 supercrositator with these more virulent variants – “Delta” and other forms that are extremely dangerous, extremely fatal, extremely contagious .., it is very, very dangerous throughout the spectrum of the reasons, “the interfax quotes Andrews.
According to him, the exact amount of infection and deaths due to COVID-19 in Myanmar is unknown. At the same time, he reminded, Myanmar bordered with countries where about a third of the earth’s population lives.
In connection with this, Andrews called on to confirm the UN Security Council Resolution adopted in February and calling for the cessation of fire in Myanmar. He added that the international community, including the country bordering on Myanmar, should act quickly in order to avoid the consequences of the uncontrolled distribution of COVID-19 on their borders.
Myanmar entered into a serious political crisis since February 1 of this year, when the army overtook a democratically elected government and installed a military dictatorship. The new regime brutally suppresses opposition speeches, which causes a negative reaction of the international community.