Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 10:01 AM MYT
KINSHASA, March 25 ― DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi yesterday declared a state of emergency and ordered the isolation of the capital Kinshasa from the rest of the country to avoid the spread of coronavirus. “Given the seriousness and the dangerous nature of this situation, I declare a state of emergency,” Tshisekedi said in a televised address.The isolation of the capital means no passenger flights in or out of Kinshasa, though cargo flights will be allowed.