Meeting reviews implementation of emergency decree

Addis Ababa, May 14, 2020 (FBC) – The COVID-19 Ministerial Committee formed to prevent the spread the virus today held discussion with the State of Emergency Inquiry Board.

During the meeting that focused on the implementation of the emergency decree, the board briefed the committee on the findings of its field visit and tip-off it received from members of the public.

The meeting evaluated the activities carried out so far as effective. The two sides also agreed to cooperate and scale up efforts towards issues that need consideration in the future.

Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen said the State of Emergency is not an imposition of burden but a legal tool introduced to save lives.

The discussion also underscored the need for awareness raising to fill the gaps observed in exercising the scientific guidelines recommended to curb the spread of the virus.