Third day of consciousness marketing campaign towards coronavirus pandemic within the public transport sector. The Ministry of Transport, which manages the operation, has invited drivers to require customers to put on masks earlier than boarding their autos.
as reported from Nouakchott, Salem Mejbour Salem
The directions from the Ministry of Tools and Transport and the supervisory authority are a part of the reply to the second wave of Covid-19 that’s gaining momentum within the nation.
Mohamedou Ahmedou M’Haimid, Mauritanian Tools and Transport Minister: “We ask carriers to assist us implement the preventive measures taken by the federal government to counteract the worrying developments. We should completely make sure that barrier gestures are revered. Anybody boarding a public transport automobile should put on a masks. We anticipate understanding for everybody. ”
Put on a masks or turban
Itawall Amrou commutes between Nouakchott and Nema within the east of the nation close to the border with Mali. He drives a 17-seater bus, of which 5 seats have been eliminated to create house between the passengers: “I pressure myself to put on a masks, as you’ll be able to see. I do it for my well being and it’s a message to the passengers. ”
Not all passengers put on a masks. That is the case with Hacène: “I put on my turban. I really feel protected that manner. Carrying a turban is a part of our traditions. ”
Within the absence of a masks to guard your self, the well being authorities recommend that you simply use a turban. However the virus is spreading at excessive pace. Eight deaths have been recorded within the final 24 hours, whereas these contaminated are approaching 12,000.
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