Curfew extended to 1st June and schools to remain closed till 1st August

The new measures were announced,
this evening, by the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, during a
televised address, on the occasion of Labour Day. The reopening of our airspace
will depend both on the local and global situation, he pointed out.

Government will soon present
the Covid-19 Bill in Parliament and the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to
send their suggestions through the platform BeSafeMoris. While pointing out the
measures taken by Government to curtail the propagation of the virus, he
stressed that the health of the population remains the priority of Government.

Recalling that 332 positive
cases have been registered in Mauritius, Mr Jugnauth stated that the Ministry of
Health and Wellness will continue with the mass testing for the Covid-19 and
the setting up of flu clinics.

According to the Prime
Minister, a new digital system for Work Access Permit (WAP) will be set up and
the self-employed will need to apply for a WAP to be allowed to work. Moreover,
Work from Home will also be encouraged for officers. Dentists, opticians,
vegetable planters and fishermen, amongst others, can also return to their
normal activities while respecting strict hygiene measures.

With regard to the payment
of pensions, he indicated that home to home payment for pensioners will continue
and added that provision has also been made for the setting up of special
counters in banks. Seniors, he stated, will be allowed to travel in public
transport in an alphabetical order and during off-peak hours.

Taxis, he underlined, will
be allowed a maximum of three passengers and motorcyclists will only be allowed
to carry their spouse or children. Moreover, the metro will operate with
restricted capacity and travelers will need to abide by social distancing.

Speaking about the Labour
Day, Mr Jugnauth said that the pandemic has muted the marking of this
significant day. He wished a good and blessed Labour Day to the population
while recalling that since the independence of Mauritius, the country has never
witnessed such an unprecedented situation. He appealed to each and everyone to
act with courage, sincerity and conviction and to unite their efforts so as to
meet the challenge of winning over the pandemic. He also paid a warm tribute to
front liners for their tremendous dedication and work during this difficult
time.

#ResOuLakaz     #BeSafeMoris