Afghanistan has ordered the closure of restaurants, swimming pools, baths and sports complexes as a precaution against coronavirus, the country’s Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday.
In addition, it said all gatherings are banned until further notice without providing any other details.
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People have been urged to report violations to the Police through a hotline.
On Tuesday, the Hajj and Religious Ministry called on people to pray at homes and avoid holding mourning ceremonies at mosques.
Earlier, the government postponed the launch of a new school year for one month.
The traditional Nowruz ceremonies to mark the Persian New Year were also cancelled.
The country has 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19, all of them imported from its neighbour Iran.
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