Addis Ababa, March 20/2020Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to 30 countries effective today because of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the decision was made with the view to protecting citizens from the fast spreading of Coronavirus.

All passengers entering the country by air will also be quarantined for fourteen days, covering their own expenses for the stay, he added.

The premier further announced that inmates who have children and whose probationary period is nearing as well as those arrested for minor crimes will be released.

Besides, night clubs will remain closed, he said.

Abiy finally stated that agreement has been reached with religious institutions to decide by themselves toward implementing mechanisms that prevent the spread of the virus.