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Algeria suspends travel to Europe over coronavirus
ALGIERS, March 16, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Algeria’s Prime Minister Abdelaziz
Djerad announced Monday a suspension of all scheduled travel links with
Europe in a bid to forestall the spread of coronavirus.
The measure, to take effect from Thursday, will hit all “air and sea
travel to and from European countries”, the premier’s office said.
“This exceptional suspension… will be accompanied by a repatriation plan
for our citizens currently in the countries concerned,” it said.
Algeria has already announced a suspension from Tuesday of all traffic
links with France, which hosts a large Algerian community, following cuts
with Spain and Italy.
Four people have died from coronavirus in Algeria, according to the health
ministry.
BSS/AFP/SSS/2031 hrs