Syria: decisions on the widest closures of markets and activities “until further notice”

On Saturday, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Syria requested that the markets, commercial, service, cultural and social activities in all governorates be closed starting tomorrow.

On Saturday, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Syria requested that the markets, commercial, service, cultural and social activities in all governorates be closed starting tomorrow.

The Prime Minister explained that this measure aims to “reduce the movement of citizens in markets and other public places to the lowest possible level in the interest of public safety and health.”

The Prime Minister said that this comes “as a continuation of government efforts to take preventive measures and precautions necessary to face the existing and potential repercussions of the spread of the Corona virus, and to fortify the structure of public safety.”

Source: RT