Risk Assessment Report – 15 june 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 15 june 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
June 15, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 15 june 2020
Time Period Covered June 15, 2020 - June 15, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been almost 8 million cases (> 7,930,000) and over 430,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. As of June 14, at least 131 out of the 218 affected countries and regions saw an increase in the number of cases and/or deaths.
- World Health Organization (WHO) has published a rapid advice guidance on the Use of chest imaging in COVID-19. The guide examines available evidence and makes recommendations for the use of radiography, computed tomography and ultrasound for acute care of adult patients with suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19 at different levels of disease severity.
- Brunei’s Minister of Health announced on June 14 that the country will be further easing several restrictions imposed since the COVID-19 outbreak by moving forward to the second phase of the de-escalation plan for several areas starting on Monday (June 15). This includes the opening of mosques, suraus and prayer halls for the five-time daily prayers and Friday prayers; increasing seating capacity for eateries and increasing capacity for gyms, fitness centers and sports facilities with preventive measures in place.
- West Java (Indonesia) administration has extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) across the province to June 26 following a spike in COVID-19 cases within a week. The extension will be effective across the province, except for the Jakarta satellite cities of Bogor, Depok and Bekasi (Bodebek), where the policy will remain effective until July 2.
- The Myanmar government has extended measures associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic until June 30, with movement restrictions in the townships of Mayangone and Insein, in Yangon, to remain in place. All residents of these areas must remain at home, unless required to leave for work, while cars circulating in the townships are restricted to two occupants and must belong to residents. A Yangon-wide curfew between 00:00 and 04:00 (local time) is in effect. Face masks are compulsory in public and gatherings of more than five people remain banned. International flight restrictions, previously expected to be eased on June 15, have also been extended to June 30.
- The spokesman for the Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that schools, colleges and other educational institutes are allowed to re-open starting today (June 15), and alcohol can again be served in restaurants and hotels, but NOT in pubs, bars or other entertainment venues. The national curfew is also lifted as of today. International schools and tuition schools are allowed to resume operations. Private and government schools can open for a maximum 120 students at a time.
- Beijing has tightened COVID-19 control measures as newly confirmed cases by local transmission have been reported in the past few days in the capital. The city reported 36 new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Saturday, after six cases had been previously reported since Thursday. In total, China reported 57 new cases of the coronavirus on June 14, the highest daily figure since April.
- Worldwide, there have been almost 8 million cases (> 7,930,000) and over 430,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19. As of June 14, at least 131 out of the 218 affected countries and regions saw an increase in the number of cases and/or deaths.
- World Health Organization (WHO) has published a rapid advice guidance on the Use of chest imaging in COVID-19. The guide examines available evidence and makes recommendations for the use of radiography, computed tomography and ultrasound for acute care of adult patients with suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19 at different levels of disease severity.
- Brunei’s Minister of Health announced on June 14 that the country will be further easing several restrictions imposed since the COVID-19 outbreak by moving forward to the second phase of the de-escalation plan for several areas starting on Monday (June 15). This includes the opening of mosques, suraus and prayer halls for the five-time daily prayers and Friday prayers; increasing seating capacity for eateries and increasing capacity for gyms, fitness centers and sports facilities with preventive measures in place.
- West Java (Indonesia) administration has extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) across the province to June 26 following a spike in COVID-19 cases within a week. The extension will be effective across the province, except for the Jakarta satellite cities of Bogor, Depok and Bekasi (Bodebek), where the policy will remain effective until July 2.
- The Myanmar government has extended measures associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic until June 30, with movement restrictions in the townships of Mayangone and Insein, in Yangon, to remain in place. All residents of these areas must remain at home, unless required to leave for work, while cars circulating in the townships are restricted to two occupants and must belong to residents. A Yangon-wide curfew between 00:00 and 04:00 (local time) is in effect. Face masks are compulsory in public and gatherings of more than five people remain banned. International flight restrictions, previously expected to be eased on June 15, have also been extended to June 30.
- The spokesman for the Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced that schools, colleges and other educational institutes are allowed to re-open starting today (June 15), and alcohol can again be served in restaurants and hotels, but NOT in pubs, bars or other entertainment venues. The national curfew is also lifted as of today. International schools and tuition schools are allowed to resume operations. Private and government schools can open for a maximum 120 students at a time.
- Beijing has tightened COVID-19 control measures as newly confirmed cases by local transmission have been reported in the past few days in the capital. The city reported 36 new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Saturday, after six cases had been previously reported since Thursday. In total, China reported 57 new cases of the coronavirus on June 14, the highest daily figure since April.
Risk Assessment Report – 15 june 2020