The Gambia has announced that its imposing an immediate overseas travel restriction on all government officials as part of efforts to curb risks of spreading the Coronavirus.
According to a media statement, the decision is due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) throughout the globe.
“The relevant government authorities are actively monitoring this global health menace and will advise the Office of the President accordingly to review the suspension at the appropriate time, ” the government said.
The Gambia is yet to register a case of the disease and the authorities believe these measures will help prevent the pandemic from reaching the shores of the small West African country.
