Deputy PM meets with law enforcement officials to discuss COVID-19 containment measures

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2020 (FBC) –Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen has met with heads of law enforcement agencies to discuss implementation of state of emergency.

Last week, Ethiopia declared a state of emergency to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), which has so far infected 74 people, killing three others.

In his opening remarks, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need to adhere to World Health Organization’s (WHO) COVID-19 guidelines.

He said law enforcement bodies have great responsibilities for the implementation of the emergency decree.

Ethiopia has so registered 74 cases, three deaths and 14 recoveries of the virus.