The prime minister and minister of Interior, chaired a session for the Council of Ministers at which it was decided to close all shops and suspend all commercial activities on Friday and Saturday each week as a result of COVID-19. However, the decision does not cover food shops, pharmacies, and restaurants which offer delivery services. The trade and industry ministry is responsible for specifying other businesses which can be excluded. In addition, the council approved taking the necessary steps to issue a law on medical treatment abroad. Full story
