The Gambia is closing its land border and airspace for 21 days to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus. The closure comes into effect at midnight this coming Monday and will not affect essential services, such as movement of security personnel, foodstuff, medical services, related items and equipment between[Read More…]
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Coronavirus: Hunt For Escaped Quarantine Passengers Underway In Gambia
Authorities in the Gambia are trying to trace 14 people who walked out of a local hotel where they were being quarantined. The passengers arrived in the country Wednesday from the United Kingdom on a Gambia flight and were immediately put on quarantine at the Golden Beach Hotel. Momodou Njai,[Read More…]
Coronavirus: Gambia Suspends European Flights
The Gambia is from immediate effect suspending flights from 13 European countries including the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the small West African country. The decision was made at Thursday’s cabinet meeting following recommendations by health experts in the country. On Tuesday a 21-year-old woman who[Read More…]