The country’s ministry of health confirmed the move late on Wednesday (7 July), citing an increase in infections owing to rgw BA.4 and BA.5 variants of Covid-19.
"The epidemiological course in the last few days requires the revision of the protective measures in an effort to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard public health," said the health ministry.
Between 25 June and 5 July, nearly 20,000 cases were recorded in the community following close to 150,000 tests, a positivity rate of 13%.
