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Cameroon Eases Coronavirus Lockdown, But Neighbors Block Access

Moki Edwin Kindzeka

   YAOUNDE, CAMEROON - Cameroon has eased restrictions put in place to
   curb COVID-19, which has caused 1,900 confirmed infections and 63
   deaths in the country -- the highest in Central Africa. But the return
   to normal operations for restaurants and public transportation comes as
   Cameroon's neighbors have refused to grant access to people crossing
   the border.

   Cameroon Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, speaking Thursday on state
   radio and TV, said measures taken to contain COVID-19 have helped, but
   have created economic and social hardships, especially in the
   transport, hotel and catering sectors.

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