Ethiopia: Covid-19 - 63,367 cases; 986 deaths

kiwibird · Apr 9, 2020

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April 8: State of Emergency declared, First Lady sings

The Ethiopian government has imposed a five-month State of Emergency in the wake of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. A statement released by the Attorney General’s office says constitutional rights to be suspended. The implementation of the emergency rule starts today.

Most regions across the country had banned the operation of most means of public transport including the capital Addis Ababa, which is the epicenter of the virus in the country.
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The national tally as of April 8 was 55 with three new cases from the last round of tests. Meanwhile, government says it has prepared 645 houses to be given to healthcare professionals helping COVID19 patients.

kiwibird · Apr 10, 2020

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Ethiopian parliament endorses virus emergency

Horn of Africa nation of 110 million people so far confirmed 65 coronavirus cases, with 2 deaths

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Parliament on Friday endorsed a state of emergency due to the spread of coronavirus in the country and across Africa.

Ethiopia has so far confirmed 65 novel coronavirus cases and two deaths, while there are fears the virus may spread faster in the coming days and weeks across the country.

The country had already closed schools and declared stay-at-home measures for civil servants.

In a special meeting at the Palace -- the first time the parliament changed venue -- which has a hall providing much needed space for physical distancing, the parliamentarians almost voted unanimously, with only one vote abstaining, according to the local broadcaster FANA.

The state of emergency declared by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday will last for five months effective its endorsement, but no restriction has been mentioned yet.

kiwibird · Apr 11, 2020

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April 11: Cases hit 69, medics join virtual training, Abiy donates

As of April 11, cases in Ethiopia had reached 69 according to Health Minister Lia Tadesse’s updates. The number of new cases were four, three of whom had travel history. 54 patients remain in treatment whiles recoveries have reached 10. three deaths and two repatriations complete the fact sheet.