Algeria's Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad has announced a plan for a gradual exit from confinement, which will be implemented in a progressive and flexible manner. The plan, based on recommendations from health authorities, prioritizes activities based on their socio-economic impact and risk of COVID-19 transmission. A strengthened health surveillance system will be put in place, including early detection and targeted screening. The plan aims to mitigate the risk of transmission while resuming economic and social activities.
The plan, which will be rolled out in two phases starting June 7, will see the resumption of activities in the construction sector, including building, public works, and housing. This will be followed by the reopening of certain commercial and service activities, such as craft businesses, travel agencies, and real estate agencies. The resumption of these activities is conditional on strict adherence to health and safety measures, including the wearing of masks and social distancing.
The first phase of the plan, which begins on June 7, will see the reopening of various businesses, including bakeries, pastry shops, and ice cream parlors. Other activities, such as hairdressing salons for men, markets for livestock, and certain types of retail businesses, will also resume. However, these businesses must implement strict health protocols, including the provision of hand sanitizer and the organization of access and waiting areas to ensure social distancing.
The plan also emphasizes the importance of surveillance and monitoring to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A strengthened health surveillance system will be put in place, with a focus on early detection and targeted screening. The system will be particularly focused on areas where the confinement measure is being lifted, and will be supported by a strategy for detecting and responding to potential outbreaks.
The Algerian government has emphasized that the exit from confinement will be gradual and flexible, and will depend on the evolution of the epidemiological situation. The list of wilayas concerned by the partial confinement measure will be reviewed and revised every two weeks, based on indicators such as the rate of reproduction of the virus and the number of new cases.
The Prime Minister's office has stressed that the plan is based on scientific and medical recommendations, and that a high level of prudence is required given the uncertainty surrounding the evolution of the epidemic. The government has urged citizens to remain vigilant and to adhere to health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As Algeria begins to gradually exit confinement, the government has emphasized the importance of strict adherence to health and safety measures. Businesses and individuals will be required to respect protocols, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, and regular disinfection. The government has also stressed that it will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing these measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Key points
- Algeria's plan for exiting confinement will be implemented in a progressive and flexible manner, with a focus on early detection and targeted screening.
- The plan prioritizes activities based on their socio-economic impact and risk of COVID-19 transmission.
- The resumption of economic and social activities is conditional on strict adherence to health and safety measures.
