The government of Mauritius on Wednesday (10 March) confirmed all 1.4 million of the country’s citizens and residents would be ordered to stay at home, or their accommodation, for two weeks.
All international and domestic flights have been suspended until 25 March.
Public health officials have traced all those understood to have been close contact with the 15 people who tested positive, and they are now isolating.
Nilen Vencadasmy, chair of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: "Mauritius’ number one priority is to keep our country safe and secure for all.
