COVID-19: Senegal eases restrictions, reopens churches, mosques

As part of its moves in easing restrictions, Senegal has ordered the reopening of mosques and churches.

According to President Macky Sall, he noted that Senegalese would need to "adapt individual and collective behaviour" and "learn to live with the virus."

The announcement came as the country recorded 177 new cases on Monday, the highest jump in a single day since the first case was recorded on 2 March.

Senegal has so far recorded 1,886 coronavirus cases in total, including 19 deaths.

Mosques are now allowed to reopen for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, and churches will also be allowed to accept worshippers.

The nighttime curfew has also been reduced by two hours and will now run from 21:00 to 05:00 local time.

The easing of the restrictions start Tuesday.