Ethiopia decides to close schools and universities

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia announced the suspension of schools, universities, sporting activities, and public meetings for a period of fifteen days and the decision will become effective starting today, Monday, March 16, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

The official Ethiopian News Agency (YNA) stated that the government authorities revealed another case of coronavirus infection today, which raised the number to five.

"The government announced yesterday that three people were linked to the Japanese man who was registered as the first carrier of the virus in the country," the agency said, adding that all patients who were held in quarantine are in stable condition.