Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, AFP quoted the presidency as announcing on Sunday.

“The Analamanga region (under which the capital is situated) is returning to full lockdown,” the presidency said in a statement.

No traffic will be allowed in or out of the region starting Monday until July 20, while a strict curfew will be imposed on street movement by people.

The measures have been taken “because of the spread of the epidemic and the increase of Covid-19 cases,” it added.

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