Suriname has announced a complete lockdown on Sundays and holidays until July 5, as the Dutch-speaking country recorded more deaths linked to the coronavirus.
The number of COVID-19 deaths in Suriname has risen to 427.
Nine more people have died from the virus, pushing the total for this month to 125.
Suriname recorded 283 new cases, pushing the tally to 19,108.
The authorities said 245 people have been admitted to hospitals and 34 people are in intensive care units.
The government said the total lockdown during the week has been lifted and that from Friday, the full lockdown will only apply to Sundays and July 1, which is a holiday.
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