04-08-2020, 02:41 PM
Ethiopia declares State of Emergency due to Coronavirus outbreak
Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency to halt the spread of Coronavirus in the country.Â
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The country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the decision was made following intense consultations with the opposition politicians.
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"Considering the gravity of the COVID-19, the government of Ethiopia has enacted a State of Emergency according to Article 93 of the Constitution,” he said.Â
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"This decision is not one that we decide for today's generation. We're taking it for our kids too. It is not only what we take in Ethiopia today, it is a decision that we will also decide on tomorrow," he added.Â
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The move came as Ethiopia recorded rapid increase coronavirus cases from 44 to 52 in a single day on Tuesday, April 7,
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In total, there are 52 recorded cases of COVID-19 with two deaths and four recoveries in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency to halt the spread of Coronavirus in the country.Â
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The country's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the decision was made following intense consultations with the opposition politicians.
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"Considering the gravity of the COVID-19, the government of Ethiopia has enacted a State of Emergency according to Article 93 of the Constitution,” he said.Â
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"This decision is not one that we decide for today's generation. We're taking it for our kids too. It is not only what we take in Ethiopia today, it is a decision that we will also decide on tomorrow," he added.Â
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The move came as Ethiopia recorded rapid increase coronavirus cases from 44 to 52 in a single day on Tuesday, April 7,
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In total, there are 52 recorded cases of COVID-19 with two deaths and four recoveries in Ethiopia
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