Algiers – Algeria will reimpose restrictions from Monday on gatherings to curb the latest surge in Covid-19 infection rate, the prime minister’s office said.
The measures, which will apply to 35 out of 58 provinces, including mainly closing gyms, cultural centres, leisure venues, beaches and used car markets, as well as an 8 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew, a statement from the office said on Sunday.
All gatherings, including wedding celebrations, will be banned, while cafes and restaurants will be allowed to provide only take away services.
The Delta variant caused 71% of total infections for July, according to the state research centre Pasteur Institute.
