President George Weah has declared a national state of emergency on Wednesday, along with additional measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. These measures include a mandatory 14-day stay home order for residents of Montserrado, Margibi, Nimba, and Grand Kru.
Full Transcript: Pres. Weah Announces COVID-19 State of Emergency
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.
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The Ministry of Youth and Sports has donated a 61-seater bus to the Liberia Football Association to be used by the national football teams.
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Grand Kru Finally Crowned Football Champions of 2019-20 County Meet
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