ROC COVID-19 Update - 3 cases19 Mar 2020 14:23
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Congo-coronavirus: two new cases detected in Brazzaville
Posted on 19.03.2020 at 11:07 am by journaldebrazza.com
Clément Mouamba, Congolese Prime Minister. All rights reserved.
It is an American national and a Congolese subject, from Paris, who were found positive.
The Republic of the Congo today registers three cases of coronavirus. A situation which has led the government to extend preventive measures. The Head of State, Denis Sassou Nguesso instructed "The closure of places of worship, the closure of pre-school, primary, general secondary, technical and vocational establishments as well as higher education establishments, both public and private" . The announcement was made by Prime Minister Clément Mouamba on Wednesday March 18 in Brazzaville.
The two new cases detected on March 18 observed home confinement. They seized the health services as soon as the first signs appeared. In the government statement, Clément Mouamba stressed that the tracking and research of contact subjects is underway.
Other measures taken, bars-dancing, night clubs and establishments commonly called VIP and cellars will also be closed. Meetings or gatherings of more than fifty people are also prohibited. Also, the celebration of all family events including weddings, funeral vigils, etc. will now be held in the strictest of privacy. "These measures are valid for 30 days from March 19. They are renewable if necessary, " said the Prime Minister.