Risk Assessment Report – 28 September 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 28 September 2020
Rapid Risk Assessment
September 28, 2020
Risk Assessment Report – 28 September 2020
Time Period Covered September 28, 2020 - September 28, 2020
- Worldwide, there have been over 33.1 million cases. Global COVID-19 death toll passes 1 million on September 27. The United States has the highest death toll with more than 200,000 fatalities followed by Brazil, India, Mexico and Britain.
- Japan has reported a downward trend in the seven-day rolling average of new cases, reporting 346 as of September 26, compared to the peaks per day of 1,442, on August 10. Following these trends, health authorities have announced that Japan will reopen its borders to selected foreign visitors, effective on October 1. The relaxation of restrictions allows the entry of foreign nationals with permits to stay for three months or longer for purposes including engaging in medical, cultural, sports-related activities and business trips; however, tourism is still prohibited. Travellers will be required to have a COVID-19 negative test before entering Japan. After arrival, all individuals must enter under a selfquarantine for 14 days. On September 19, health authorities began lifting restrictions, increasing gathering sizes at sporting and cultural venues. Sporting events may go ahead with venues at 50% capacity, and larger cinemas and theatres are permitted reopen at 50% capacity. The majority of nonessential businesses have been permitted to reopen in the country. The use of face masks and physical distancing remains mandatory in public areas.
- Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) is preparing additional hospital facilities to provide treatment for approximately 1500 civilian patients in the region. Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Yangon Region, health authorities are running out of space to isolate patients under investigation (PUI). With the Tatmadaw now involved, the Defence Service Institute will be converted to a hospital with 372 rooms.
Risk Assessment Report – 28 September 2020