Authorities in the Gambia have ordered the immediate closure of schools and suspended all public gathering in a bid stem the spread of the Coronavirus. The 21 day closure will affect all public and private schools including universities and local Islamic schools. All international and local conferences, workshops and seminars[Read More…]
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Coronavirus: Gambia’s Health Minister Confirms First Case
A 21-year old woman has become the first Gambian to test positive of the Coronavirus, the country’s Health Ministry has confirmed. The woman, who has not been named, is said to have travelled to the small West African country last Friday from the United Kingdom via Morocco. She was reported[Read More…]
Coronavirus: President Barrow Reassures Gambians
Fellow Gambians, In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by Coronavirus, I commend the Ministry of Health and partners, all frontline health workers and support staff for the efforts made to put together a responsive emergency programme. You will recall that on 30th January 2020, the World Health Organisation[Read More…]