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The Analamanga region remains the main focus of the epidemic with 183 new cases and 1 death. The number of confirmed cases has almost doubled from the first week of this year. The Matsiatra Ambony region (31 cases and 4 deaths), Vatovavy Fitovinany region (18 cases) and Boeny region (16 cases) are among those with the highest number of recorded cases. Other affected regions are Atsimo-Andrefana (11 cases), Vakinakaratra (9 cases), Analanjirofo (8 cases), Menabe (6 cases), DIANA (6 cases), SAVA (1 case), Amoron'i Mania (1 case). The 6th death this week was reported in the Alaotra Mangoro region (2 cases).
The new report from the [[Ministry of Public Health ]] also reveals the existence of an imported case. The Civil Aviation of Madagascar has decided to close the Malagasy air borders to other countries deemed to be at risk in terms of health. The list drawn up shows 44 countries where passengers are prohibited from boarding for Madagascar: 17 European countries, 7 African countries, 10 on the American continent and 9 countries in Asia. In addition, international flights (including private flights) departing and arriving at [[Ivato International Airport|Ivato airport]] remain prohibited. Medical evacuation flights must be subject to prior authorisation. Only [[Nosy Be]] international airport can accommodate international flights under certain conditions. Traveling outside the geographical area of Nosy Be, with the exception of the neighbouring islands, is prohibited for tourists. Regional freight flights remain the same as before.
'''17 January 2021:''' Contamination seems to increase after the end of the year holidays and may be a result of loosening the respect of barrier gestures, physical distancing and compulsory mask wearing. During the week of January 2 to 8, 5 deaths and 234 new coronavirus cases were reported, compared to 1 death and 53 new cases the week before from December 28 to January 1. The reported positive cases are located in Antananarivo (93) and following regions: Boeny (48), Matsiatra Ambony (25), Analanjirofo (16), Amoron'i Mania (16), Vatovavy Fitovinany (11), Menabe (11), DIANA (2), Atsimo Andrefana (2), Vakinankaratra (9).
