South Africa reopens its land borders as virus cases decline

South Africa has reopened its major land borders with neighboring countries after closing them last month.

JOHANNESBURG, 

South Africa has reopened its major land borders with neighboring countries after closing them last month to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

At least 20 border posts reopened Monday, with officials saying steps will be taken to avoid tightly-packed crowds of travelers gathering at the immigration posts which would spread the virus.

Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi, who is to inspect the reopening of the Lebombo border post with Mozambique on Monday, said South Africa is working with neighboring countries to ensure simpler movements of people.

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