Risk Assessment Report – 08 april 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 08 april 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
April 08, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 08 april 2020
Time Period Covered April 08, 2020 - April 08, 2020
- WHO Director-General Dr Tedros reiterated concerns regarding the shortage of medical masks and other PPE and reminded people that masks should be used as part of a comprehensive package of interventions. WHO has released guidance on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in healthcare settings
- WHO, Lady Gaga and Global Citizen have announced a concert to air on Saturday, 18 April 2020 titled 'One World: Together at home'. This globally televised and streamed special will highlight unity among all people affected by COVID-19, celebrate the brave healthcare workers doing life-saving work, and raise funds for the response.
- China lifts 76-day lockdown on Wuhan. But even as Wuhan reopens its borders after 76 days, some restrictions within the city will remain in place, and officials warn that the threat of further infections remains far from over.
- On April 7, Malaysia’s Health Ministry has declared its administrative capital of Putrajaya as “red zone” following a surge in coronavirus cases in the region. Earlier today (April 8), two more areas were added as COVID-19 red zones: Sepang in Selangor and Kota Samarahan in Sarawak. Sepang is the fifth district in Selangor and Kota Samarahan is the second district in Sarawak to be declared red zones. A “red zone” is a district which has reported more than 40 COVID-19 cases and currently, Malaysia has now 23 red zones in the country.
- The Philippines national government extended the enhanced community quarantine of Luzon to further stem the spread of the new coronavirus until April 30 (initially intended to expire on April 12). Under the lockdown, millions in Luzon were ordered to stay home, businesses and schools were closed and mass transportations systems were suspended. Other areas outside of Luzon also implemented their own lockdown policies initiated by the Local Government Units.
- Semi-lockdown in Mandalay (Myanmar’s second-largest city) is being implemented from April 7-21. The main purpose for this activity is to block travel for recreation, pilgrimage , and visits to unnecessary locations. Apart from the pharmaceutical distribution and manufacturing industries, all other sectors of the economy will be closed.
- Singapore government announced that beginning April 7, all workplace premises and retail outlets except for those necessary to support the daily living needs of the population will be closed. The measures are expected to be in place until May 4, but may be extended if necessary.
- Pattaya City in Thailand will be locked down to outsiders for 21 days beginning 2PM on Thursday (April 9) following a rise in new coronavirus infections. Today (April 8), the chairman of the provincial communicable disease committee, approved Pattaya City’s proposal to lock down the township. Those who are not residents of Pattaya or working there will not be allowed to enter until the situation returns to normal. Those who find it necessary to travel must seek permission from the district offices.
- Vietnam authorities late on April 7 imposed a lockdown on Ha Loi hamlet of Me Linh rural district of Hanoi for 14 days in relation to a patient who visited Bach Mai hospital in Hanoi.
- On April 7, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency to fight new COVID-19 infections in major population centres, and unveiled a stimulus package. As announced, the state of emergency targets the capital Tokyo and six other prefectures - accounting for about 44% of Japan's population - for a period of about one month. The other affected regions are neighbouring Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, the western hub of Osaka and neighbouring Hyogo, and the southwestern region of Fukuoka.
Risk Assessment Report – 08 april 2020