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Sunday, March 22, 2020
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
Palestinian Authority to impose 14-day lockdown to contain virus
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePalestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh announces drastic measures, significantly restricting freedom of movement for 14 days, as the Palestinians attempt to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in areas under their administration.
“All citizens are barred from leaving their homes as of 10 p.m. tonight,” Shtayyeh says in a statement to reporters, noting that individuals working in health institutions, pharmacies, bakeries and supermarkets would be allowed to go to their workplaces.
Shtayyeh did not clarify when and how people would be permitted to go to the health institutions, pharmacies, bakeries and supermarkets.
— Adam Rasgon
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