Africa News

Algeria allows more businesses to-reopen amid fears of Covid-19 endangering economy

Issued on: Modified:

Algeria has taken further steps to ease restrictions over the novel coronavirus by allowing several businesses to reopen "to reduce the economic and social impact of the health crisis" caused by the pandemic, the prime minister's office said on Saturday.

Advertising

Read more

It said shops to be reopened including those for materials for building and public works, appliances, fabrics, jewelry, clothing and shoes, cosmetics and perfumes, home and office furniture, pastries and hairdressers in addition to urban transport by taxi.

The government on Thursday decided to ease confinement measures by shortening the curfew for some provinces but called on citizens to be "vigilant". That measure came hours before the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Friday.

Algeria has said Read More – Source

[contf]
[contfnew]

france24

[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]

Related Articles

Africa News

Burkinabés urge calm as they await poll results

africanews– Burkinabés await results of Sunday’s presidential elections. Thousands of voters were...

Africa News

Burkina Faso election: Peace, security among key issues

Six years after heading into exile, the shadow of former president Blaise...

Africa News

The Red Cross Reports Hundreds Injured in Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict

Casualties of War Following the escalation of the conflict between the Ethiopian...

Africa News

Zambia Declared in Default of Debt Repayment to Creditors

The Debt Remains Unpaid After failing to make an interest payment on...