The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in the Gambia has ballooned to 1235. According to figures from the country’s Ministry of Health, 145 have tested positive for the disease in the past 48 hours. 36 of the newly diagnosed cases are nurses at the Medical Research Council (MRC).[Read More…]
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Coronavirus: Gambia’s Health Minister Tests Negative
Gambia’s Health minister, Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, has tested negative for coronavirus. The minister who is leading the fight against the disease in the country has been in self-isolation after three of his close working contacts tested Covid positive while own preliminary results turned inconclusive. “It is gratifying to report[Read More…]
Coronavirus: Gambia’s Vice President Tests Negative After Positive Result
Gambia’s Vice President Dr Isatou Touray has tested negative for coronavirus just over a week after testing positive for the disease. Dr Touray tested positive for the disease on July 29 and has since been self-isolating. Several other ministerial colleagues have also tested positive. But a statement from the Office[Read More…]