It was established at the end of March to support the fight against the coronavirus. The Prime Minister presented a bill to the Council of Ministers yesterday. He outlined, among other things, the powers the government could assume over four months.
“But if the epidemic is under control, it is not yet defeated.” These are the words of the government spokesperson, Sibeth Ndiaye. However, it will not be possible to strictly lift the lockdown on the population.
A gradual and gentle exit
The government will have the ability to regulate access to transportation and the conditions of their use (such as the obligation to wear masks).
If necessary, the public authorities can ‘order the temporary closure and regulate the opening of one or more categories of establishments open to the public. Finally, through the prefects, the government can limit or prohibit gatherings in public spaces.
