ALGIERS, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Algeria on Wednesday extended the measures of partial lockdown to 15 provinces in a move to stop the spread of the COVID-19, APS news agency quoted a statement of the Prime Minister Office as saying.
The partial lockdown begins on Thursday, as individuals and vehicles are banned from movement from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 17 days, said APS.
The government reiterated its call for public vigilance and strict compliance with the rules of hygiene and social distancing, as recommended by health authorities.
A total of 14 new deaths and 131 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported over the last 24 hours.
Head of the COVID-19 Detection and Follow-up Commission Djamel Fourar told reporters that the total death toll has soared to 58, while the overall cases hit 847.
Fourar noted that 61 patients were cured as they left hospital and returned home. Enditem
