To tackle the Corona Virus ... a rapid response to the decision to close tourism facilities and parks

Damascus-Sana

In the context of implementing the precautionary measures and decisions taken by the government to deal with the Corona virus, Damascus witnessed a complete closure of restaurants, popular parks, public parks, cinemas, theaters, clubs, children's playrooms, and the complete absence of any activity in it without registering violations, which left a great satisfaction among the citizens.

Ziad Al-Farra, owner of a pizza chain in Damascus, confirmed that his restaurants had complied since yesterday with the decision regarding the closure of tourist establishments and restaurants and canceled the seating halls, indicating that catering had become through home delivery or direct selling with compliance with sanitary rules.

In turn, Mahmoud Ghafir, director of Al-Kamal Al-Sa’fi Café, explained that he abided by the decision to close, although it is the first time that the cafe has been closed since its opening in 1950, pointing out the importance of this measure to prevent people from gathering in such facilities, which contributes to strengthening the response measures to the virus.

Jamal, a restaurant owner in Damascus, pointed out that the obligation to close restaurants is an ethical and necessary duty to tackle the virus, pointing to the importance of cooperation with the government to implement the decision and commitment to stay at home.

In its turn, Zahraa Mazloum, an “employee of gardens” confirmed that the decision to close public parks comes to preserve the safety of citizens and urged them to adhere to and stay at home in the interest of their safety, while Samir Hammoud, “an observer in the Garden of Cannon,” explained that instructions to close the gardens and prevent people from entering them have been implemented since today, indicating relief Most citizens cooperated in this regard.

SANA monitored the opinions of a number of citizens, where Karim Mark, a "shipping company employee," expressed his satisfaction with the decision to close restaurants, cafes and public parks, stressing that it is a necessary measure to address the virus as an advanced and precautionary step, while Osama Al-Nuri called for the necessity of commitment to everyone and not underestimating this virus and not leaving the house except Necessity and hygiene.

Nariman Bundagji, "a dentist's assistant," considered that sitting at home is aimed at personal protection, noting that the exit should be of the utmost necessity, while taking all necessary measures such as sterilization and avoiding gatherings as possible.

Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-Baqi, a student at the University of Al-Qalamoun, indicated that closing restaurants and public parks contributes to preventing people from mixing, which is a temporary period, and that he is outside the home with the intention of buying books and some necessary things.

Aseel Hajo, a “university student”, indicated that taking precautions is important despite not recording any injury and that closing cafes and gardens is beneficial because they are gathering places where it is difficult to take protection measures, especially for children, pointing out that keeping people at home helps to preserve our health and take advantage of that time To develop ourselves and our cognitive skill.

Engineer Tariq Krishati, Director of Damascus Tourism, pointed out that the implementation of the special decisions taken by the government as a precautionary measure to tackle the Corona virus included the closure of restaurants, cafes and sports clubs and all activities that include gatherings, pointing out that most of the tourist establishments put ads on their doors confirming their commitment to the decision and that they are closed except for the establishments that do Submit external requests.

Eng. Majed Ezz El-Din, head of the Supervision Department at the Damascus Tourism Directorate, between not registering any violation of the closure decision until now, noting that open restaurants are only to provide external services and are being monitored healthily, while Mazen Dabbas, member of the Executive Office in Damascus Governorate, drew attention to taking precautionary measures inside parks, such as packaging children's toys To prevent its use, noting that the governorate allowed citizens to pass through some parks, such as Al-Sibki Garden, without sitting inside it.

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