Kousba Municipality makes decision to close … due to increasing number of people infected with Corona

The mayor of Kousba, Akl Greg, announced in a statement that “given the emerging epidemiological reality and the growing number of people infected with Coronavirus and exceeding the permissible rates, compared to the local population, and due to the lack of commitment to the preventive measures and measures of the Corona virus, and based on the recommendations of the Corona Committee in the municipality, building By necessity of the public interest and public safety requirements, the streets leading to the neighborhoods of the city center are completely closed , and two ports are left to enter and exit the city, the first at the Kousba roundabout, the entrance to Post Street, and the second at the entrance to the old market from the road side.

The statement added: “The work stops in the administrations and official and private institutions within the streets of the city center, except in pharmacies, bakeries, mini-markets and butchers.” Delivery service only “, taking into account health conditions and preventive measures and public safety. As for the commercial establishments on the Cedar road, they remain unlocked. Compliance with preventive measures and ensuring that there are no crowds in the interior of these institutions. Regarding the restaurants, the delivery service should only be compromised. Visits, social events, parties, evenings and gatherings of all kinds are canceled, and it coordinates with the religious authorities regarding the closure of places of worship and cancellation of religious events.

He stated that “the townspeople should stay home and not go out unless absolutely necessary, and those who work outside the town are excluded. The establishments within the town of Kousba close at five in the afternoon, with the exception of the delivery service in restaurants. Municipal police are tasked with implementing these decisions and writing arrest reports against offenders. When you see any violation of the decisions of this decision, call 03550905.

The mayor has stated that “this decision is effective from 6 am on Wednesday 10/7/2020 until 6 am on Thursday 10/15/2020, and this period is renewable after studying the claims figures during this week, and notification is made when necessary ”.