Breaking News

Public Libraries Archives Services closes

23 Mar 2020

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development has announced the closure of all public libraries and reading rooms with immediate effect until further notice.

A press release from the ministry states that the decision close the facilities is in line with public health authorities’ advice for the prevention of COVID-19.

It further advises that the Botswana National Archives and Records Services reading room and records centres will also be closed to the public with immediate effect.

“Any changes in these restrictions will be communicated in due course taking advice from the public health authorities,” the release states.

The release also advises the public to follow the Government direction for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 to continue to be safe.ends

Source : BOPA

Author : BOPA

Location : GABORONE

Event : press release

Date : 23 Mar 2020