Ooredoo Myanmar, socially responsive telecom operator in Myanmar is playing its part at necessary and essential areas by contributing telecommunications services to the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic, the company said in a press release. 

Ooredoo believes that telecommunications services are essential in supporting on time, effective management for the officials in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In order to ensure people in quarantine centers to stay connected and stay safe during the outbreak of COVID-19, Ooredoo Myanmar donated over 13,000 SIM cards, loaded with Data and Top-up to Regional and State governments to use for people who are in quarantine centers in Yangon Region, Naypyitaw Council, Kayin and Mon States. 

In addition to SIM donation, Ooredoo is providing Toll Free call access to Consultation Call Centres to seek advices and spoke persons who are dedicated for inquires or to share update information of COVID-19. 

During these difficult times, it is important to access to up to date information from the trusted source to prevent the spread of virus and prevent communities. Ooredoo is offering Zero data charges for downloading and using “Saw Saw Shar” Application which a system for health officials to monitor people who submit their health conditions or report the COVID situation via the app to receive early treatment and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in communities. Users can also inform the status of COVID-19 infection status at the places that they have visited. 

U Tint Naing Htut, Head of Corporate Communications of Ooredoo Myanmar said, “Ooredoo would like to advise people to stay calm, stay safe and stay connected during these difficult times. COVID-19 situation is changing quickly with widespread impacts throughout the world. We are supporting with effective access to telecommunications in the efforts to fight against the spread of the virus in Myanmar. As a socially responsible telecom provider, Ooredoo will keep Myanmar people connected and continue to support at all necessary and essential areas in the fight against COVID-19.”

Together with Ooredoo, customers can also donate Ks. 500 or Ks.1000 from their top-ups by typing 500 or 1000 in the SMS to 9900, as many time as they wish. Ooredoo will transfer all donations to COVID-19 Prevent, Control and Cure National Central Committee on behalf of its customers.