Activist Madi Jobarteh, has become the latest high profile Gambian to test positive for coronavirus. Mr Jobarteh revealed the positive test on Monday evening. In a Facebook message to his followers, the prominent activist wrote: “I’ve just tested positive for Covid-19. I am under self quarantine and seeking your best[Read More…]
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Coronavirus: Gambia’s Death Toll Rises To 63 As 183 New Cases Registered
The number of people to have died with coronavirus in the Gambia has risen by nine. The government said 63 people have now died in the country after testing positive for coronavirus as of 14th August. The government also said there had been a further 183 lab-confirmed cases. Overall, a[Read More…]
Coronavirus: Gambia To Clampdown On Child Hawkers
Police in the Gambia have promised to come down heavily on parents who allow their children to loiter or engage in petty trade as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. The number of coronavirus cases have skyrocketed in the Gambia in recent weeks prompting the government to[Read More…]