Cabinet orders strict nationwide measures to slow down COVID-19 pandemic
Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh (File photo)
RAMALLAH, Thursday, December 17, 2020 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Government announced today a new set of strict nationwide measures aimed at slowing down the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic across Palestine.
Speaking at a press conference in Ramallah on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said that following a meeting with the High Emergency Committee and the Epidemiological Committee, and in accordance with the provisions of the Emergency Law, the Cabinet has decided the following measures which shall apply for the next two weeks:
1. A full closure of all public and private schools of all levels as of the morning of next Sunday, and switching to home-based e-learning as per the plans of the Ministry of Education.