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With cases of the novel coronavirus spreading throughout Monaco and the Riviera, Prince Albert II reassures community that the Principality is doing everything they can to treat the infected and limit future spreading. There are currently two cases in Monaco and six in Nice.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In an interview with Monaco Matin<\/a> this week, the Prince assured that the government is capable of avoiding an outbreak-style situation. Paramount advice for a small country which is so densely populated, he advised citizens to refrain from travelling to areas which are known to be affected and from gathering in large groups.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe ask people returning from a high-risk area to keep children out of school and to temporarily work from home. We will tirelessly emphasise the good practices to adopt, such as washing hands regularly, cleaning door handles, telephones or computer keyboards that may be used by others.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Didier Gamerdinger, government councillor, confirmed<\/a> yesterday that 300 people are currently self-isolating in Monaco. According to Christophe Prat, Director General of the Department of the Interior, 192 school absences have been due to recently returning from a high-risk zone. Furthermore, 5% of teaching staff are absent for the same reason.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [#COVID19<\/a>] — Gouvernement Monaco (@GvtMonaco) March 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
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