Algeria on Monday announced extending the lockdown measure until May 14, as infections with COVID-19 have been increasing, APS news agency reported.
“After approval from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and after regular consultation with health experts on the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad decided to extend the current lockdown system as well as all the other preventive measures, for an additional period of 15 days from April 30 to May 14,” said a statement of the PM’s Office, quoted by APS news agency.
The government further urged citizens and merchants to strictly follow the preventive measures, including social distancing and hygiene rules.
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