Ivory Coast has reopened bars and restaurants in all provinces except the main city, Abidjan.
The country has moved to ease restrictions after deliberations within the government on the state of the economy.
President Alassane Outtara said there had been ‘’satisfactory results’’ but warned that ‘’we have not won the battle’’.
‘’No positive coronavirus case has been detected in the interior of the country since April 21,’’ Said president Outtara in an address on a public television.
Gatherings of up to 200 persons are now allowed but social distance has to be kept.
Curfew hours have been shortened to start at 23:00 local time, instead of 21:00.
Bars and restaurants in Abidjan will remain closed until at least May 15th.
1,571 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Ivory Coast, with the virus claiming 20 lives.
Source: BBC
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