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Added on the 07/12/2021 12:55:06 - Copyright : France 24 EN
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces that the nationwide lockdown is to be extended for an additonal two week period beyond the initial 21 days.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a three-week national lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly new coronavirus which has affected more than 400 people. SOUNDBITE
Residents of Pretoria get vaccinated against Covid-19, as South Africa struggles with a third wave of infections. The country, the worst affected by the pandemic in Africa, has seen the daily figures for new cases double over the past two weeks, while hospital admissions have climbed by nearly 60 percent over the same period. IMAGES
Medan, May 7 (EFE/EPA).- The Indonesian government has prohibited carrying out Eid homecoming activities from May 6 to May 17, to protect the community from the transmission of Covid-19. (Camera: DEDI SINUHAJI) SHOT LIST: CHECK POINTS AHEAD OF EID AL-FITR AMID THE PANDEMIC IN MEDAN, NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA.
Jakarta, May 6 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesia has implemented travel restrictions during Eid-al-Fitr in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Indonesian government strictly prohibits people from carrying out Eid-al-Fitr homecoming activities this year to protect the community from coronavirus transmission between 6 and 17 May 2021. Millions of people across Indonesia usually travel back to their hometowns to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays in the country, with loved ones. (Camera: BAGUS INDAHONOI). SHOT LIST: INDONESIAN POLICE OFFICERS STAND GUARD AT A CHECK POINT IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
Denpasar, May 6 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesia has implemented travel restrictions during Eid-al-Fitr in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Indonesian government strictly prohibits people from carrying out Eid-al-Fitr homecoming activities this year to protect the community from coronavirus transmission between 6 and 17 May 2021. Millions of people across Indonesia usually travel back to their hometowns to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important holidays in the country, with loved ones. (Camera: MADE NAGI). SHOT LIST: MILITARY OFFICERS INSPECT BUSES AT A CHECKPOINT IN DENPASAR, BALI, INDONESIA.