World News | Gaza to Impose Complete Curfew over COVID-19 on Weekend

Gaza, December 9 (ANI/Sputnik): The Gaza Strip's authorities will impose a complete weekend curfew in the enclave due to the rise of coronavirus cases, Interior Ministry spokesman Eyad al-Bozom said at a press conference.

According to him, the curfew will take effect on Thursday evening and would last until Sunday morning.

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"Traffic (between provinces) will be banned, and all service facilities, including bakeries and drinking water vehicles, will be suspended," al-Bozom said.

"The sea will also be closed to fishermen. Police and security services will enforce the closure regime and curfew," he said.

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The Gaza Strip has seen a steady rise in COVID-19 infection cases in recent weeks. The enclave's authorities last week introduced stricter measures to combat the coronavirus, including the closure of universities, schools and mosques and a ban on mass events. (ANI/Sputnik)

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