Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma (07 September 2018)
Location: Yangon
Event: The Yangon City Development Committee announced intermittent cuts to the water supply for various Yangon-area townships on September 13 and 14, 2018 due to maintenance on the water supply system. The list of affected townships includes: Bahan, Botahtaung, Dawbon, Hlaing, Hlaing Tharyar, Insein, Kamayut, Kyauktada, Lanmadaw, Latha, Mayangone, Mingalar Taung Nyunt, Mingalardon, Pabedan, Pazundaung, Shwepyithar, Taketa, Tamwe, Yankin
Actions to Take:
- Conserve water during this time.
- Stock up on drinking water.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers’ Health Page.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Burma
+95-1-536-509
ACSRangoon@state.gov
https://mm.usembassy.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Burma Country Information
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