Attorney General announces more measures to curb pandemic

Addis Ababa, May 27, 2020 (FBC) -The Federal Attorney General has announced additional measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The move came following an increase in the rates of cases. The total number of confirmed cases has now reached to 731 confirmed cases, with 6 deaths so far.

According to a statement sent to FBC, the Attorney General approved a directive instructing the public to wear face masks outside their homes, effective from today.

It also announced the lifting of a rationing scheme introduced in Addis Ababa last month banning private vehicles with odd or even plate numbers from roads on alternate days.

According to the statement, public service working hours have also been changed in the capital Addis Ababa to reduce overcrowding in public transport services.

Accordingly, entrance time is changed to 7:30 am from 8:30am and exit time to 3:30 pm from 5:30 pm, the statement indicated.

In order to limit movement of people, the Attorney General also announced new tariffs on cross-country bus transport services.

Hence, the tariffs for 45 seater and more buses increased by 75% from the initial price, while the tariffs for buses with carrying capacity of up to 45 people have doubled.