Curfew : Between sanctions and prevention

Between sanctions, prevention and support, Audain Fils Bernadel the Minister of the Interior supported by the PNH as part of night vigilance and respect for the curfew https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30585-haiti-news-zapping.html, distributed dozens of masks to residents caught in the streets without a mask, as a means of protection against the Covid-19. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30585-haiti-news-zapping.html

Press freedom, Haiti back by 21 places

In the 2020 press freedom ranking by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Haiti drops from 62nd (2019) to 83rd (2020) out of 181 countries, down 21 places due to the dangerous working environment and precarious emphasizes RSF "[...] Haitian journalists are particularly vulnerable and regularly targeted during demonstrations. Some are intimidated and attacked [...]" specifies RSF. It is the worst position for Haiti since the creation of this ranking in 2013. The Dominican Republic retains its 55th place.

Disinfection : Airport and Three Hands area

Tuesday, as part of an awareness campaign around the Coronavirus, a team of Press Coordination and Public Relations of the National Police of Haiti, escorted by agents of the Intervention and Maintenance Corps (CIMO), traveled several arteries of the Capital launching messages reminding the sanitary instructions. In addition, Toussaint Louverture Airport and the Three Hands area were disinfected with bleach by law enforcement personnel using a CIMO water truck.

Student reflections

Restitution session of a reflection produced by a group of young graduates from the State University of Haiti (Psychology, sociology, social service) on the reorganization of the 6 public markets and public transport at Carrefour. Restitution followed by debate with a panel of notable of the city. Public policy decisions should take into account the reflections of academics for a better approach in favor of the population.

The PM in videoconference

Tuesday Joseph Jouthe chaired by videoconference, a working session with the scientific unit responsible for managing the Covid-19 crisis in Haiti, with a view to implementing the recommendations on health measures to effectively combat the spread of the sickness.

Delmas : Distribution of food kits at the Municipal Palace

At the beginning of the week at the Municipal Palace of Delmas, "Food For The Poor" in partnership with the Town Hall of Delmas proceeded to the distribution of various food kits containing among others corn, peas, rice, charcoal, milk... This activity aimed to support the population of Delmas during the Covid-19 health crisis.

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