The authorities in the Gaza Strip on Saturday decided to close all border crossings with Israel and Egypt to passengers in both directions until further notice as part of precautions to protect the non-affected coastal enclave against the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) .
The decision excluded people with life-threatening conditions that need urgent medical treatment outside Gaza.
The decision was taken during a meeting between officials from government institutions and some major factions in Gaza
The participants in the meeting also agreed on taking other preventative measures to safeguard the population against the global virus.
The measures included a decision to retain the closure of schools universities kindergartens and other educational institutions until the end of March.
