At present, the global COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the pandemic prevention is not optimistic amid the severe rebound of the epidemic. Many countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Australia, New Zealand, continue to tighten restrictions and implement lockdown measures.

Thailand: Extended the lockdown of 29 provinces until the end of August  

The COVID-19 Control Center of the Thai government announced on August 16 (local time) that it has extended the "lockdown" and curfews and other prevention and control measures in 29 areas with the highest level of COVID-19 control until August 31.  

Thailand has seen a rise in the number of confirmed cases since April.  Earlier this month, the center expanded the maximum outbreak control zone from 13 provinces, including Bangkok, to 29 provinces, and announced a lockdown until August 16.  

Thailand reported 21,157 new COVID-19 cases and 182 new deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 928,314 and 7,734.  Relevant measures have yet to effectively control the spread of the epidemic, and the local epidemic remains "feverish".

Vietnam: Epidemic worsens, several provinces extend lockdown  

Vietnam is facing the worst wave of COVID-19 since the outbreak. One-third of the country is under lockdown, with more than 200 people in Ho Chi Minh City dying of the disease in a single day.  

August 14 has seen the highest number of infections in Vietnam since the outbreak began in the fourth wave, with 9,710 cases.  There is no end in sight to the epidemic in Vietnam.  

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Myanmar: Mandalay Province implements quarantine lockdown  

In response to the continued spread of the third round of COVID-19, Mandalay Province in Myanmar has imposed a daytime quarantine order since August 16.  

The Mandalay provincial government announced that in addition to the previously announced "quarantine restrictions at home", the "quarantine lockdown" will be in force from August 16 to 29. In addition to the curfew from 22 a.m. to 4 a.m. every night, residents are not allowed to go out from 9 a.m. to 15 a.m. and after 18 a.m. The purchase of daily necessities or other outdoor activities can only be carried out during the specified time.  

According to the Ministry of Health of Myanmar on Monday night (local time), 2,674 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed out of 10,105 samples tested on the same day, with a total of 354,279 confirmed cases.  185 new deaths were reported, bringing the total to 13,263.  

Australia: Worst case of the pandemic  

New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, and the country as a whole are in the "worst situation" since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, a government official said on Tuesday.  To ensure the smooth implementation of the lockdown in Sydney and elsewhere, police are imposing fines of up to 5,000 Australian dollars for those who break the rules.  

Due to confirmed local cases of COVID-19 and continued transmission of the Delta strain of the virus, Australia's capital, Canberra, and its surrounding areas entered a seven-day lockdown on August 12.  

New Zealand: A nationwide lockdown will be imposed  

New Zealand is going into a three-day nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Madeleine Ardern announced on Tuesday.  Oakland was locked down for seven days and the rest of the country for three.  

New Zealand's Health Ministry confirmed a local case of the COVID-19 in Auckland, the country's largest city, on Wednesday afternoon, according to CCTV News client.  Quarantine officials are investigating how the case was infected, and details will be released later.  

It is reported that this is the first local case of the COVID-19 in New Zealand in nearly half a year.  Local authorities are reminding Auckland citizens to wear masks when they are on public transport or when they are unable to maintain social distancing in public places.  

Although the blockade will not close the port, but the port operation, terminal operation efficiency will be affected, foreign trade freight forwarders need to pay attention.