The Lofa County Legislative Caucus has donated over US$19,000 in food and medical supplies to the county’s COVID-19 taskforce.
Rep. Edwin Snowe Calls for Total Lockdown to Contain COVID-19
Rep. Edwin Snowe is calling on the government to implement a complete lockdown of the country to more effectively control the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia.
President Weah to Allow Churches and Mosques to Open, as COVID-19 Cases Reach 199
As President George Weah extends a nationwide stay home order by an additional two weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19, he is also now permitting mosques to begin opening on May 15.
Armed Police Deployed After Tappita Residents Storm Quarantine Centers
On May 1, health authorities released the journalist Jeremiah Gayflor from his isolation at the 14 Military Hospital. At his hometown in Tappita, residents – mostly women and children – crowded the streets to celebrate. They also broke into quarantine facilities and hugged patients.
Nathaniel Blama: ‘Victim of a Global Public Health Menace’
Nathaniel Blama was Liberia’s first confirmed case of the Coronavirus. After being discharged from the 14 Military Hospital, The Bush Chicken met with Blama to hear his side of the story.
Liberia Has Third Highest COVID-19 Fatality Rate in Africa
With 158 confirmed cases and 18 deaths, Liberia has the third-highest Coronavirus fatality rate in Africa, according to statistics gathered from various health ministries by statistics aggregation website, Worldometer.
Tappita Journalist is Discharged From 14 Military Hospital
A Tappita journalist who tested positive of the Coronavirus has been discharged from the 14 Military Hospital after two negative tests.
Grand Kru Confirms Its Second COVID-19 Case
The Grand Kru County Health Team has recorded its second confirmed Coronavirus case, in addition to announcing that there are 13 high-risk contacts.