Coronavirus: Algeria suspends links with France

People wearing masks leaving El-Kettar hospital in the Algerian capital Algiers, on February 26, 2020. RYAD KRAMDI / AFP

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In Algeria, new measures have just been taken to contain the spread of the epidemic. Authorities have announced that they will shut down planes and boats from France starting Thursday.

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With our correspondent in Algiers, Leïla Beratto

After Italy, Morocco and Spain, it is now the planes from and to France that will remain on the ground from Tuesday. The measure, taken in consultation with the French authorities according to a press release, also concerns boats. The authorities have announced that a device to repatriate Algerians who are currently abroad will be set up in parallel.

This is an important measure, which will have an impact in both countries because Algeria is the second African country of destination for aircraft departing from France. This represented last year more than 4 million travelers over the year.

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This measure comes after a fourth death was announced this morning. There are currently 48 people in Algeria who have tested positive for coronavirus. But all these cases detected are linked to travelers arriving from Europe. Other measures are announced. From tomorrow, the sporting events are also all canceled for three weeks. And a note from the Ministry of Commerce asks the regional authorities to close discos, restaurants, village halls, hammams or game rooms until April 5.

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