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Angola will keep borders closed to fend off Covid-19

Angolan President Joao Lourenco. Ampe Rogerio | Afp

By  Xinhua

What you need to know:

  • Only nationals and foreign residents can return to the national territory, and foreign citizens may exit seeking to return to their respective countries.
  • Official trips are also permitted. 

Luanda. Angola said on Saturday that it will maintain closed borders to fight and prevent a spread of coronavirus in the country.

According to a Presidential Decree, which updates the measures adopted during the prevailing State of Calamity, only nationals and foreign residents can return to the national territory, and foreign citizens may exit seeking to return to their respective countries. Official trips are also permitted. 
The measure, to become effective on August 10 till September 8, allows the entry and exit of cargo, goods, humanitarian aid and medical emergencies. 

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