Watching from afar as the disaster unfolds in Asia and Europe – where many are suffering the consequences of being slow to act – some African countries have wasted no time in taking drastic measures.
Air traffic, in particular, has been hard hit as nations across the continent realised their first cases had come from citizens returning from travel abroad in infected countries.
In comparison to many countries in the west, measures have been decisive and very strict.
Chad, where no cases have been reported, also shut its airports and borders with affected Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Morocco has stopped all international flights “until further notice” aside from special planes authorised to repatriate European tourists.
Somalia, a country riven by decades of conflict, also banned all international flights – including for cargo – after confirming its first case. Humanitarian flights, however, will be allowed to proceed.
Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea are among those insisting on self-quarantine for travellers from high-risk countries.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/03/coronavirus-chad-shuts-airports-despite.html
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