Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane lifted restrictions orders imposed last month to curb the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the mountainous kingdom.
Addressing the nation on state television, Thabane said the government will now allow non-essential businesses to start operating for limited hours to protect the economy.
Lesotho, which is surrounded by South Africa, is the only African country that has not reported a single case of COVID-19.
Thabane said tertiary institutions and high schools will be allowed to start opening gradually while public offices and state companies will open for limited hours.
However, borders remain closed as the country continues to monitor the situation.
The prime minister also cautioned citizens to remain vigilant by wearing masks and following guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
