The U.S. government has provided additional testing equipment to help strengthen Liberia’s fight against the Coronavirus or COVID-19.
Health Authorities Announce Three New Coronavirus Cases, But Offer Few Details
Health authorities have announced three new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in the country. Liberia now has six confirmed cases.
ECC Opposes Nomination of Naturalized Citizen to Head Elections Commission
A consortium of civil society organizations covering elections in Liberia, the Elections Coordinating Committee, says it opposes President George Weah’s recent nomination of Ndubusi Nwabudike, a naturalized Liberian, as the new head of the National Elections Commission.
ArcelorMittal Commits US$100,000 in Medical Supplies to Coronavirus Fight
ArcelorMittal has committed US$100,000 worth of medical supplies to support the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19.
US Ambassador Christine Elder Ends Tenure Ahead of Schedule
The United States ambassador to Liberia, Christine Elder, has ended her term in Liberia, months ahead of the official schedule. Elder attributed her early departure to a preexisting medical condition and the closure of air routes across Africa due to the Coronavirus.
Liberia Declares National Health Emergency After Third Case of Coronavirus
The Ministry of Health has declared a national health emergency, two days after it reported the country’s third case of Coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19.
School Closure Extended by One Week, National Exams Indefinitely Suspended
Major educational activities are being suspended across the country, as the Ministry of Education has extended its mandate to suspend classes by an additional one week while the Liberia office of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has indefinitely suspended its 2020 exams.
Accountability Lab Launches 2020 Hunt for Integrity Icon
Accountability Lab has launched its 2020 hunt for Liberia’s Integrity Icon. The ceremony took place recently in Monrovia.