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CORONAVIRUS: Two new positive cases identified
The health authorities in the Principality were informed on Thursday 19 March that following analysis, two samples had tested positive for COVID-19.This brings the number of people infected by coronavirus in the Principality to 11.An epidemiological investigation is being carried out to determine the individuals’ mo...
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CORONAVIRUS: No Positive Cases Since Monday Morning
Every day, samples are taken from people who present with symptoms in the Principality of Monaco. To date, on Wednesday 18 March at 6 p.m., all the sample analyses carried out since Monday 16 March have proved negative for COVID-19.This still brings the number of people affected in the Principality since the first p...
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Press release - Pharmacies
The Prince's Government points out that all pharmacies in the Principality of Monaco can undertake home delivery of medicines and other health products, preferably by district and subject to availability, to people who are in isolation in their homes.The persons concerned are invited to contact their local pharmacy....
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All state-run construction projects to be shut down by end of week
Following a request from H.S.H. the Prince asking his Government to look at the specific issue of construction sites in terms of compliance with current health rules, implying that construction sites should be closed down, the following measures have been taken:• A ministerial decision will be published setting out...
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Appointment required to visit Housing Department
In light of the restrictions that the Prince’s Government has introduced to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic, citizens will now need to make an appointment in advance if they wish to visit the Housing Department. The telephone service operated by the Housing Department’s secretariat is open from 9.30...
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CORONAVIRUS - To tackle economic impact of coronavirus, €50 million is released to help businesses and prevent bankruptcies
“As we have done with preventive health measures, the Principality is introducing barrier measures for the economy alongside support measures... we’re taking action!” In an intentionally aggressive move, Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and Economy, announced during a press briefing on the COVID-19 crisis held b...
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PROCEDURE - Compensation for looking after children at home following closure of crèches, pre-schools and schools Exceptional and temporary measures due to COVID-19
As part of measures aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus, the Prince’s Government has decided to temporarily close crèches and schools until further notice.Parents affected who have children aged under 16 (or 18 in the case of children with disabilities) and who are affiliated to the Social Services Compensat...
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CORONAVIRUS: A Ninth Positive Case is Announced in Monaco
The Principality's health authorities were informed this morning, Monday, that the analyses of a sample taken yesterday have proved positive for COVID-19.This patient is H.E. the Minister of State.Serge Telle, who only has mild symptoms, remains confined at home in accordance with the framework of the treatment prot...
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CORONAVIRUS: Weekend summary Principality strengthens measures to contain COVID-19 epidemic
Over the last two days, the epidemic has gathered pace in the Principality of Monaco, as it has in all European countries. Having managed to slow the epidemic considerably over the last two weeks, the health authorities in the Principality have been informed that four more people have tested positive for COVID-19 to...
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CORONAVIRUS: Prince’s Government decides to close non-essential public places from midnight on Saturday 14 March
In light of the developing COVID-19 epidemic in countries neighbouring the Principality, the Prince’s Government, at the instruction of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, has decided to close all public places that are not essential to the functioning of the country from midnight on Saturday 14 March until further notice....
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