First 3 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Mauritius

Screen capture of the press conference from the Office of the Prime Minister, Mauritius.

Mauritius has confirmed its first 3 cases of COVID-19 in a press conference held by the Mauritian Prime Minister Wednesday evening.

The Prime Minister said the three were citizens who had traveled back from abroad.

With the spread of the COVID-19 infection in Africa, Mauritian authorities have extended travel restrictions to the Republic of Mauritius as follows:

Firstly, all foreign nationals will not be allowed entry to or transit through the Republic of Mauritius as from Mar. 19th, for a period of 14 days.

Secondly, all passengers including Mauritian nationals and residents will not be allowed entry to or transit through the Republic of Mauritius as from Mar. 22nd, for a period of 14 days.

More than 600 cases have been confirmed in 34 African countries so far.

Source: Office of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Tourism-Mauritius.mu