MAPUTO, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) expressed on Tuesday their concerns about people's reluctance to strictly observe the preventive measures against COVID-19, saying that the police will take all necessary measures to enforce the rules of a state of emergency.
There are still people that gather for consumption of alcohol and quite a few underage youths wander on streets unprotected, the spokesperson of PRM Orlando Madumane told Radio Mozambique.
"All of us should comply with these measures, they were imposed to prevent this pandemic and to safeguard our precious value, life," said Madumane, adding that all violators will be held accountable.
The police spokesperson appealed for the parents and legal guardians to protect their children and keep them at home, as schools in the country have been closed since March 23.
In the southern province of Gaza, the police reportedly removed 50 children aged between 10 to 17 years old off the streets while they were selling products to make incomes for their families.
"Parents should not allow children out in the streets and adults should only go outside when necessary. We have been witnessing crowds in markets trying to earn their living, but it is necessary to observe the preventive measures when doing so," said the spokesperson.
Health authorities said a few days ago that the country is on the verge of entering the phase of community transmission of COVID-19. Enditem
