Coronavirus: Ethiopian ‘shoots up’ with cargo, repatriation operations

05/04/2020 World



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The coronavirus epidemic continues to alter life worldwide. Disruption is but a boost in affected African countries, even virus-free. The infection rate is lower on the continent compared to Europe, Asia, and parts of the Americas, where blockages exist.

Meeting impact is an area that most African governments have come to control. Several business conferences were canceled due to the pandemic. Several governments have also declared a state of emergency.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa widely described the economic impact of the pandemic on the economy (mining, tourism) in his first speech on Saturday. In Nigeria, the government is looking to review the current budget.

Our main coronavirus center is busy with important developments around the epidemic. This piece will focus on business impact with an emphasis on a number of incidents that have taken place.

May 4: Ethiopian cargo and repatriation operations continue

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable in Africa, was not left out of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic that severely affected the aviation industry.

While most airlines across the continent are fully grounded, Ethiopia continues to fly in two main areas of operation: cargo flights and repatriation.

Its cargo operations have seen the airline fly around the world delivering much-needed materials in the fight against COVID-19-19. One of his most recent flights was on May 2 when supplies transported from Hong Kong to the rest of the world. “

On May 4, the airline reported its Burkina Faso’s first international shipment to Frankfurt in Germany. The historical shipment included 52 tons of fruit produced by farmers. “The pan-African airline is pleased to serve farmers and is always committed to doing so,” added the airline.

The airline has also been at the forefront of the repatriation of foreign citizens out of Africa. Cameroon to Canada was one of the most recent. The flight was touted as the longest nonstop journey between the two countries.

Ethiopian also partnered with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the distribution of medical supplies donated to the mainland by Chinese businessman Jack Ma. The airline flew across Africa deploying the materials.

Main highlights from March to April 2020

  • Africa dominates IMF debt relief list
  • Malawian banks agree COVID-19-19 regulations
  • Ghana cuts energy rates, says Nigeria, not yet
  • Ethiopian announces big losses
  • Ethiopian dismisses layoff reports as fake news
  • AfDB approves $ 2 million package for whoAfrica’s response
  • Ethiopian suspends operations to more than 80 destinations
  • East Africa bets on 99%
  • Kenya pay cuts, tax reviews
  • Nigeria and Egypt to close all airports
  • Rwanda fines companies guilty of price increase
  • MTN Nigeria and Cameroon modify mobile money charges
  • African Finance Ministers Meeting ECA boss through technology
  • Nigeria to cut budget
  • Ghana and Kenya telecoms companies review mobile money charges
  • The apex bank of South Africa warns against money fraud
  • Nigeria reduces the price of gasoline
  • Rwanda and Ethiopia move to control essential prices
  • Nambia economic blow
  • Zimbabwe suspends international fair
  • African airlines to lose big – IATA

April 13: Africa dominates IMF debt relief list

The International Monetary Fund announced on Monday, April 13, debt relief for several countries in the world, citing the impact of COVID-19-19 on economies and livelihoods.

A statement issued by Kristalina Georgieva, IMF The Managing Director said the package was applied to the poorest and most vulnerable members to cover their debt obligations. The list comprised 25 countries, of which 19 were African nations.

They included: Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

The non-African blocks are: Afghanistan, Haiti, Nepal, the Solomon Islands, Tajikistan and Yemen.

In Georgieva’s words: “Today, I am pleased to say that our Executive Board approved immediate debt service relief to 25 of the IMF’s member countries under the IMF’s renewed Disaster Relief and Containment Trust (CCRT) as part of the Fund’s response to help address the impact of the COVID-19-19 pandemic.

“This provides grants to our poorest and most vulnerable members to cover their IMF Debt obligations for an initial phase over the next six months and will help them channel more of their meager financial resources into vital emergency medical and other relief efforts.

“The CCRT it can currently provide approximately $ 500 million in grant-based debt service relief, including the recent commitment of $ 185 million from the United Kingdom and $ 100 million provided by Japan as immediately available resources.

Others, including China and the Netherlands, are also stepping forward with important contributions. I urge other donors to help us replenish the Trust’s resources and further enhance our ability to provide additional debt service relief for two full years to our poorest member countries. “

Meanwhile, reports from Ghana indicate that the IMF has approved a $ 1 billion facility to help the West African country combat the coronavirus pandemic. When President Akufo-Addo weeks ago announced a $ 100m COVID-19-19 war chest, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta told parliament the amount needed to raise with the support of international lenders.

The International Monetary Fund said Monday that its executive board had approved $ 1 billion in emergency funds for Ghana and $ 442 million for Senegal to allow both countries to respond to the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic.

Ghana was at high risk of over-indebtedness, the IMF he said in a statement. He said the large disbursement of emergency aid would help West African countries address urgent fiscal and balance-of-payments needs, and catalyze the support of other development partners.

He said he was ready to provide more policy advice and more support to both countries as needed.

Senegal, Reuters Africa Ghana archives

April 10: Malawi commercial banks agree new regulations

The country’s commercial banks have suspended interest and principal payments on bank loans for the next three months.

The banks, through the general body, the Malawi Bankers Association (BAM), have also reduced by 40 percent all fees and charges for Internet banking mobile payments and other related services.

Malawi Reserve Bank (RBM) Governor Dalitso Kabambe and BAM Second Vice President Zandile Shaba announced the new measures in Lilongwe, in line with recent directives from the President, Professor Mutharika, to protect Malawi from the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

The southern African country has nine confirmed cases with one death. The ninth Covid-19 patient is a 44-year-old man and a resident of Area 25B in Lilongwe. The man is Canadian but originally from Burundi and arrived in the country on March 28, 2020.

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April 10: Ghana absorbs electricity bills, says Nigeria, not yet

After absorbing three months of water bills in a pre-nation direction, the Ghanaian government has announced that electricity bills for the very poor will be absorbed by the government, while a 50% reduction will go to other consumers. .

In a speech Thursday night, President Akufo-Addo also announced that the blockades in the capital Accra and the mineral-rich region of Ashanti will be extended for another week.

“We have decided that over the next three months, the government will fully absorb electricity bills for the poorest of the poor, that is, for all lifeline consumers, who consume 0 to 50 kilowatt hours per month during this period.

“For all other consumers, residential and commercial, the Government will again absorb 50% of their electricity bill over the next three months. I urge all Ghanaians to exercise discipline in the use of water and electricity, ”he emphasized.

The President also addressed issues related to food distribution to the poor. He instructed citizens to continue to observe all preventive measures and protocols.

“Continue to comply with the measures, maintain good hygiene and respect social distancing protocols, even when you go out to receive food. But above all, stay home. I do not like to announce these restrictions, however let us remember that they have been implemented for our collective good.

“The fight against coronavirus has served as a humble reminder of the things that matter, the things that cannot be bought and the things that too often go unnoticed as a result of the stress of everyday life,” he added.

In Nigeria, the Ministry of Energy also clarified in a tweet on Friday that reports of free electricity for two months were not true and that any such decision would be officially communicated.

April 6: Ethiopian says layoff reports “fake news”

“Ethiopian Airlines strongly rejects the false news that appeared on some social and traditional media and that it erroneously declares that Ethiopian Airlines is laying off employees. Ethiopian Airlines has not fired any regular employee and has no plans to fire any regular employee.

“It goes without saying that the airline industry is going through an unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19-19 and Ethiopian Airlines is no exception.

“Ethiopian Airlines is losing a significant part of its regular income. However, there is no plan to cut regular employees, “the full statement reads.

A local Amharic newspaper, Addis Admas, is said to have been the originator of the layoff story, citing the president of a labor union, himself affected by the aforementioned job cuts. The airline has substantially reduced its passenger flights and is carrying out more cargo operations.

As the most expansive and profitable in Africa, it was one of the hardest hit airlines and almost the only one that continues to operate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Statement: AfDB approves $ 2 million package to fight viruses

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Tuesday approved $ 2 million in emergency assistance for the World Health Organization (who) to strengthen their capacity to help African countries contain COVID-19-19 pandemic and mitigate its impacts.

The grant, which responds to an international appeal from the who, will be used by the world body to equip Regional Member Countries to quickly prevent, detect, investigate, contain and manage detected cases of COVID-19-19.

It is part of several Bank interventions to help member countries address the pandemic, which, while taking time to reach Africa, is rapidly spreading and is depleting already fragile health systems.

Specifically, the who The Africa region will use the funds to strengthen the capacity of 41 African countries in infection prevention, testing and case management. who Africa will also boost surveillance systems, procure and distribute laboratory test kits and reagents, and support coordination mechanisms at the national and regional levels.

This grant “will allow Regional Member Countries to implement robust containment measures within 48 hours of COVID-19-19 confirmation of the case and also supports the who African Region to disseminate information and raise public awareness in communities, “said the Bank’s Department of Human Capital Skills and Youth Development.

The donation will contribute $ 50 million who Preparedness and response plan, which other partners, including the United Nations system, are also supporting.

Africa is estimated to require billions of dollars to cushion the impact of the disease, as many countries mix contingency measures, including trade closings, in a desperate effort to contain it. Globally, factories have been closed and workers have been sent home, disrupting supply chains, trade, travel, and driving many economies into recession.

The Bank Group is expected to present a financial assistance package that will allow governments and companies to undertake flexible responses to lessen the economic and social impact of this pandemic.

Last Thursday, the Bank raised an exceptional $ 3 billion in a three-year social bond, the proceeds of which will go to help alleviate the economic and social effects of the pandemic. It is the largest dollar-denominated social bond launched in international capital markets to date.

Zimbabwe, Nigeria cash transfers to vulnerable

The Zimbabwean government reported on Monday (March 30) that it had budgeted more than $ 600 million to cover one million vulnerable households under a cash transfer program over the next three months.

The move is part of efforts to mitigate the impact of Covid-19, so the government imposed a full 21-day blockade to contain its spread. The measure announced last Friday began yesterday.

According to Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube, the Department of Social Welfare will use its structures to identify beneficiaries of the facility.

A half a trillion dollars has already been provided to fight Covid-19. The ministry said it was ready to handle more requests. “The vulnerable groups in our society are the most exposed under this Covid-19 crisis,” he said.

“Accordingly, the Treasury has set aside resources to cover one million vulnerable households under a cash transfer program and payment will begin immediately,” he added. Zimbabwe recently approved the use of US dollars due to the economic constraint related to the coronavirus.

The country’s health system is one of the most fragile on the continent. With 7 confirmed cases of coronavirus and one death, health workers threatened to leave their posts if they are not provided with the necessary protective equipment to deal with the virus.

In Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, President Buhari in a speech last Sunday called for financial intervention plans to be implemented for the vulnerable. Lagos state and other states are implementing interventions at the state level.

Sadiya Farouk, minister for humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, confirmed on Monday that the ministry has begun transferring cash to the country’s poorest households to cushion the effect of the COVID19 pandemic.

Records indicate that as of February 29, 2020, the Federal Government had identified 10,695,360 people in 35 states across the country as the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians, during this crisis of COVID-19-19 pandemic. Nigeria’s population is 200 million.

Two states and the federal capital Abuja are currently in a federal government-imposed blockade. The country has 131 confirmed cases with two deaths. The Lagos shopping center as of Monday March 30 represented 61% of the total number of cases.

Ethiopian operational updates

Africa’s most expansive and profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, says it suspended flights to more than 80 destinations as of March 29 due to the impact of COVID-19-19.

The airline in a statement said all of its cargo operations remain intact. “We have continued to operate all of our domestic services, but our domestic market has decreased by 50%,” they said in a statement.

Ethiopia outlined a series of health and safety measures that it had implemented to help combat the virus that has had a negative impact on air travel around the world.

Among others, the disinfection of all work areas, the strict adherence to social distancing between employees and all company associates, the regular measurement of body temperature and the establishment of an adequate hand-washing culture.

“So far, we have consumed more than half a million each (gloves and masks) and we have more than 300,000 each in our inventory so that there is no shortage. We have signed a contract with multiple suppliers for a constant supply of all that we need, “added the statement.

The airline said it had delivered donations of coronavirus from Chinese businessman Jack Ma to 51 African countries and some European countries. “We are helping to save lives, and this is one of the greatest intrinsic satisfactions in life, of which our brave men and women are proud,” the statement concluded.

Bets are extinguished

The East African gambling sector is in a “total mess” following the collapse of global sport in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a Ugandan betting company said.

“In terms of sales, we have lost about 99% because most of our people are not too interested in online gambling,” said Ivan Kalanzi, brand ambassador for GALLON Sports betting website said BBC Sport Africa.

The betting markets have shrunk dramatically in light of the suspension of the world’s top soccer leagues, leaving little for people to play.

But in East Africa, the market has been particularly affected because few in the region gamble online.

Kenya pay cuts, tax reviews

The Kenyan President has announced salary cuts for himself and his deputy, as well as for a category of senior government officials. All savings are expected to go toward helping fight the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking on Wednesday, President Kenyatta said that he and Deputy Ruto will resign 80% of their salaries, while Cabinet Secretaries and Chief Administrative Secretaries will have a salary cut of 30% each and 20% for permanent secretaries. .

The President also confirmed that the number of cases in the country had increased by four and was now 28. Other details that he gave during his briefing were:

  • A patient has recovered from COVID-19-19
  • The National Treasury will offer a 100% tax relief to people who earn less than Sh24,000; Income tax dropped from 30% to 25%.
  • Daily curfew from 7pm to 5am starting Friday, March 27, 2020.
  • All state and public officials with pre-existing medical conditions or age 58 or older to take a permit or work from home.

March 24: Kenya Airways to transport free citizens

“When our last flight leaves JFK Today, we offer free one-way tickets to Nairobi, to Kenyans in urgent need. Contact our team at +1 (866) 5369224 for more information, ”this is a tweet from Kenya Airways, KQ, the national airline of the East African country.

“All passengers will be subject to the entry / inspection procedures established by the medical officerKQ added. The airline suspended all flights in and out of the country, while the government also announced the closure of all borders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Kenya currently has 16 confirmed cases with the government announcing stricter measures aimed at stopping further spread. Kenyans have praised the airline under siege for the current gesture.

The Nairobi – New York route was relaunched in October 2018. KQ obtained permission to operate direct flights to the US. USA In September 2017, after several failures due to non-compliance at its airports.

Instead of 22 hours, the travel time of more than 13,713 km between Nairobi and New York was reduced to 15 hours, saving up to seven hours. The historic direct flight is expected to help the company recover from a debt of $ 267 million.

Egypt and Nigeria closed all airports

Two of Africa’s economic giants, Nigeria and Egypt, closed all airports to face the coronavirus pandemic.

Nigeria has so far closed all but the Lagos and Abuja airports. The order begins on Sunday, March 23, as the country continues to experience confirmed cases of the disease.

Egypt will close its airports and air travel starting March 31 to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The new measures will have a great impact on the country’s economy and the tourism sectors.

Some 138,000 jobs are reportedly at risk immediately and $ 1 billion in airline revenue has been lost. IATA.

Rwanda fines 44 companies for raising prices

The Rwandan Ministry of Health has fined a number of companies that are dedicated to raising prices in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the concomitant race to store food and obtain some critical items.

Forty-four companies and entrepreneurs in Kigali alone have been fined 3.81 million Rwandan francs.

The Ministry, along with the Kigali city authorities, said that the fines related to the increase in the prices of some food products, the intentional use of unapproved scales, the issuance of illegal invoices, inferior or manufactured articles deficient.

When asked if the current action was related to items that had their prices established and controlled by the government, the Ministry clarified: “Only for essential crops. However, in these particular times fighting against the spread of Covid-19, we have decided to control the prices of basic foods to avoid speculation. “

MTN reviews tariffs in Uganda, Cameroon

Mobile phone giants, MTN, are adjusting their rates in the area of ​​mobile money transfers in some African countries with the aim of reducing contact with cash amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The latest developments are in Uganda and Cameroon, where the operator is exempting the costs of transfers made with its mobile money platform. the MTN Uganda offer included among others:

  • For 30 days, customers can send up to Ushs 30,000 / – (about $ 8) mobile money every day to others MTN Free MoMo customers. The offer is intended to reduce the risk of transmission by avoiding the physical exchange of tickets.
  • The offer comes along with a daytime data package that will allow Ugandans to stay online and work from home. Customers will get 1GB of data at just 2,000 ushs valid between 9am and 5pm.
  • MTN It is also complementing the government’s awareness campaign by taking advantage UGX 500 million ($ 130,000) in cash and free media channel space (radio, television, social networks, SMS, call center IVR platform) to promote awareness messages from the Ministry of Health.

MTN Cameroon said that the suspension of the payment of fees begins today: “In the framework of its plan to respond to the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus / COVID-19-19, MTN Cameroon announces the suspension, effective as of Friday, March 20, 2020, of the payment of fees on money transfers between MTN Mobile money accounts.

“This measure suspending the payment of fees refers to money transfers in amounts of up to 20,000 FCFA (twenty thousand francs). The measure will be limited to 3 transactions per day, per account, and will be valid for a period of 30 days. This can be reviewed depending on the evolution of the health crisis.

“MTN By suspending the payment of money transfer fees between mobile money accounts, Cameroon seeks to provide its support in the fight against this coronavirus, reducing the use of cash as much as possible and favoring remote payments, “an official statement from March 19 read in part

Impact of coronavirus on African economies – Analysis

African finance ministers in virtual meeting with ECA boss

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, ECA, turned to technology as it seeks to measure the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on economies across the continent.

ECA Chief Vera Songwe in Addis Ababa is hosting the virtual meeting, which is expected to last two hours. It is co-chaired by two finance ministers; Ken Ofori-Atta from Ghana and Toto Mboweni from South Africa.

the ECA Based in the Ethiopian capital, he canceled a ministerial conference scheduled last month at a time when the pandemic was at the stage of an epidemic and was reaching Africa.

As of today (March 19), there are more than 630 confirmed cases with 16 deaths in 34 African countries. The numbers continue to rise as governments move to implement a series of restrictions, including the closing of borders and the imposition of strict public guidelines.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a speech last Sunday admitted that the country’s economy, especially in the area of ​​mining and tourism, had been severely affected by COVID-19-19.

Ghana’s finance minister recently told parliament that a $ 100 million fund announced by President Nana Akufo-Addo was not readily available and that the country may have to turn to international lenders to raise some of the money.

Nigeria to cut budget by 1.5 trillion naira

Nigeria’s record budget, Africa’s largest oil producer estimated at $ 34.6 billion by 2020, is likely to be revised downward, according to the finance ministry.

This is due to the sharp drop in the price of crude oil that is also related to the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed revised figure will be 1.5 trillion naira (about $ 5 billion) less the original figure of 10.9 trillion naira.

Global demand for oil is expected to contract this year for the first time in more than a decade, as the coronavirus epidemic is causing a blockage in economic activity, the International Energy Agency recently revealed.

Another triggering effect of the crisis in the oil market is the tensions between Saudi Arabia and Russia, two OPEC heavy weights that have caused the collapse of the production pact between the two countries.

The 2020 budget, adopted in December, was calculated assuming a crude oil production of 2.18 million barrels per day at a price of $ 57 per barrel.

Nigeria is still struggling to emerge from the 2016 recession, which was caused by the collapse of oil prices in late 2014, with economic growth currently hovering at 2%.

Ghana y Kenia ajustan los cargos de dinero móvil

Como parte de las medidas para reducir el manejo de efectivo en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus, los operadores de telecomunicaciones en Ghana han acordado con el Banco de Ghana, BoG, renunciar a los cargos sobre una cierta cantidad de transacción.

Todas las transferencias de 100 cedis (alrededor de $ 18) o menos no generarán ningún cargo de acuerdo con una directiva actual del BoG. Se supone que la medida estará vigente durante los próximos tres meses.

“El Banco de Ghana ha acordado con los bancos y operadores de redes móviles medidas para facilitar pagos más eficientes y promover formas digitales de pagos durante los próximos tres meses, sujeto a revisión, efectivo a partir del 20 de marzo de 2020”, señaló una declaración del BoG.

El país de África Occidental tiene una alta cobertura de red móvil con la mayoría de las personas que prefieren las transferencias de dinero mediante transacciones móviles que los bancos. Todas las redes tienen plataformas que ofrecen una amplia gama de servicios, desde enviar y recibir dinero hasta el pago de facturas de servicios públicos, etc.

Los principales operadores de red de Kenia también habían anunciado una medida similar días atrás. M-Pesa de Kenia es una de las plataformas de transacciones de dinero móvil más eficientes de África.

El banco central de Sudáfrica advierte contra los estafadores de divisas

El Banco de la Reserva de Sudáfrica (SARB), el banco apex, emitió el martes una advertencia pública de que las personas que se hacían pasar por funcionarios que supuestamente recolectaban billetes de banco contaminados eran estafadores.

Los informes indican que algunas personas habían estado dando vueltas pidiendo a los sudafricanos que entregaran sus billetes de banco contaminados y que era parte de la SARB esfuerzos para frenar la propagación del coronavirus.

the BBC informa que las personas involucradas en la estafa han estado emitiendo recibos falsos por el dinero recaudado, diciendo que los bancos los compensarán.

“Los SARB nunca pedirá a los miembros del público que entreguen su efectivo “, dijo el banco. En un hilo de Twitter, dijo que no se habían retirado billetes ni monedas y que no se habían emitido instrucciones para entregar dinero que pudiera estar contaminado.

También instó a los miembros del público a ponerse en contacto con la policía cuando se les acerque “personas que pretenden ser SARB empleados o representantes “.

Zimbabwe cancela feria comercial

El presidente de Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, ha declarado un desastre nacional sobre el coronavirus incluso cuando el país aún no ha confirmado ningún caso.

Mnangagwa también pospuso las celebraciones del día de la independencia programadas para el 18 de abril y prohibió todas las reuniones públicas de más de 100 personas.

La Feria Internacional de Comercio de Zimbabwe (ZITF) que iba a tener lugar en la ciudad suroccidental de Bulawayo del 21 al 25 de abril también se ha aplazado. La prohibición afectará las reuniones de la iglesia, bodas y eventos deportivos durante 60 días.

El presidente dijo en una conferencia de prensa en su oficina en la capital, Harare, que no habría prohibición de viajar, pero desalentó a los viajeros de países que habían confirmado casos de coronavirus de visitar Zimbabwe. También aconsejó a los zimbabuenses que no viajen al extranjero hasta que la pandemia esté bajo control.

Namibia registra caída económica

Los negocios bajan en Windhoek luego de los dos primeros casos de coronavirus de Namibia el sábado. Las pequeñas empresas se lamentan de las bajas ventas a medida que la gente abandona los lugares públicos como medidas de precaución.

“Personalmente para mi trabajo, bajó un poco, porque los clientes ahora no quieren estar en lugares públicos. Trabajo en un salón y nadie quiere presentarse porque está abarrotado la mayor parte del tiempo ”, dijo un barbero.

Para Sylvia Ashipala “Nuestra Namibia es un país pobre y no hay medicamentos ni vacunas. ¿Qué nos pasará con este coronavirus, qué se puede hacer? Si no hay medicina en la farmacia?

“Por ejemplo, trabajamos en el gobierno, cuando llegamos a la farmacia a comprar píldoras, nos rechazan porque la farmacia dice que el gobierno no paga, ¿quién nos ayudará? Nuestro país no tiene nada, ni vacunas, ni píldoras “.

Namibia se ha unido a una serie de países africanos que han tomado medidas drásticas para evitar la propagación del coronavirus. Windhoek has shut down buildings like the National Gallery and libraries in a bid to prevent social gatherings. Notices posted to the premises said the facilities will be reopened on April 14.



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