The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria issued a partial curfew for 7 days starting on Friday and lasting to May 6th. The lockdown will be in force between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The Co-Presidency of Executive Council in North and East Syria put the order no. 122 on lockdown into effect on Thursday. The executive order content is as follows:

“The Executive Council of Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria decided on these orders to prevent contagion of coronavirus pandemic:

1-A 7-day partial lockdown has been decided for all regions of North and East Syria. The lockdown to remain in effect from 30 April 2021 to 6 May 2021 will start at 7 p.m. and end at 07 a.m.

2-All of border gates affiliated to Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria will open only for emergency cases, humanitarian aid, students and trade activity.

3-All facilities for wedding, funeral, meeting and religious activities will be closed along the lockdown.

4-Schools, kindergartens, universities and institutes will be closed.

5-Restaurants, café and art centers will be closed. Restaurants will only be allowed to take-away.

6-All citizens must obey the precautions and wear mask.

7-The decision is binding for everyone.”

According to latest data, a total of 15,796 coronavirus cases have been registered in the region. While 571 of those infected have died, 1,606 have recovered.