Burundi closes night clubs as it records spike in Covid-19 cases
Tuesday January 12 2021
Burundi recorded 100 new Covid-19 cases after tracing and testing contacts of people who last week tested positive for the virus. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Summary
Covid-19 cases as of January 5 stand at 984, with 209 active cases. To date, two people have died while 773 have recovered.
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The Burundian government on Monday banned night clubs over the increased number of Covid-19 cases since the beginning of this year.
“Night clubs and karaoke places are suspended until further notice while drinking places and public events and gatherings should strictly observe Covid-19 preventive measures,” said Pierre Nkurikiye, the spokesman of Home Affairs minister.