March 18, 2020 - Further restrictions announced by President Azali to combat the spread of COVID-19.

March 18, 2020 – Further restrictions announced by President Azali to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Further list of measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19:

Sea travel between islands is suspended until further notice. This measure particularly affects travel on board the Kwassa-Kwassa, between the four islands.
All sporting events will be played behind closed doors in all sports arenas.
Bus travel will be strictly regulated.
Activities in public markets will be subject to specific regulations.
Travelers from all countries considered “at risk countries” will be strictly quarantined, for a period of at least fourteen days.
Prefects, mayors, heads of villages and local community, as well as police and gendarmerie, as well as the naval forces, are each requested, to ensure the strict application of these measures.
A hotline number has been set up: 1717 for people to get information about COVID-19.
Visits to the El-Maarouf hospital center are strictly prohibited from Thursday, March 19 until further notice.