On Wednesday, President George Weah announced a state of emergency along with measures aimed at containing the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. His announcement came as health authorities prepared to announce that confirmed cases had more than doubled, with an additional 17 cases to bring the total to 31.
Jackson F. Doe Hospital Records Nimba;s First COVID-19 Death
The Jackson Fiah Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital has confirmed its first positive case of the Coronavirus.
Grand Kru’s Coronavirus Materials Reportedly Stolen from Accident Scene in Bong
Grand Kru’s county officials have announced that materials intended to help the county contain the Coronavirus pandemic have been stolen after a truck carrying the items became involved in an accident in Bong.
Rep. Dorwohn Gleekia Wants Health Ministry to Begin Preparing Former Tappita Ebola Treament Unit
Rep. Dorwohn T. Gleekia of Nimba’s sixth electoral district says he plans to engage the Ministry of Health to consider using the former Ebola Treatment Unit in Tappita as an isolation center during the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.
Pres. Weah Sets Up Committee on National Response as Coronavirus Cases Increase
With Liberia having 14 confirmed Coronavirus cases and 3 deaths, President George Weah has set up a committee to coordinate the nation’s response.
Grand Kru County Health Team Quarantines Seven Ghanaians
The Grand Kru County Health Team has disclosed that seven Ghanaians have been placed under a 14-day precautionary observation period at the Rally Time Hospital. They traveled to the county via canoes from neighboring Ivory Coast, which has over 300 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus.Â
Nimba Begins Distributing COVID-19 Preventative Materials to Districts and Cities
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented several COVID-19 preventative materials to citizens in Nimba.
Carter Center Supports Gov’t to Train Coronavirus Contact Tracers
In an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in Liberia, the Montserrado County Health Team has completed a three-day contact tracing training for 100 persons.