The first measures announced by the government included the cancellation of concerts and other cultural events, sporting events and Friday prayers, and the closure of universities, higher education institutions and schools.
Hatua za mwanzoni zilizotangazwa na serikali ilikuwa pamoja na kufutwa kwa tamasha na matukio mengine ya kitamaduni, matukio ya michezo, na maombi ya Ijumaa, na kufungwa kwa vyuo vikuu, taasisi ya masomo ya ziada, na shule.