ArcelorMittal has committed US$100,000 worth of medical supplies to support the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19.
Sinoe Health Team Places Foreign National Under Precautionary Coronavirus Observation
The Sinoe County Health Team is currently observing a foreign national for 14 days, but the county has no suspected or confirmed Coronavirus cases, a spokesperson for the team says.
MNG Gold to Build a Clinic in Concession Area in Bong
MNG Gold, a Turkish gold mining company operating in Kokoyah Statutory District in Bong’s first district, has embarked on the construction of a clinic for citizens.
Liberia Declares National Health Emergency After Third Case of Coronavirus
The Ministry of Health has declared a national health emergency, two days after it reported the country’s third case of Coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19.
House of Representatives Cites Health Authorities Over Preparedness to Combat Coronavirus
Health authorities and other vital government functionaries will appear before the House of Representatives on March 24 to brief lawmakers on Liberia’s preparedness in fighting the Coronavirus pandemic.
Nimba School System Raises L$300,000 for Teachers Guest House in Sanniquellie
Education authorities in Nimba have raised US$1,643 to complete the Nimba County School Board Guest House project, started back in 2017. The total includes L$394,790 and US$105 raised at a well-attended fundraising ceremony held on Saturday, March 14 at Tubman Hall in Sanniquellie.
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Donates Vital Materials to Help African Countries Fight Coronavirus
The news that Chinese billionaire and co-founder of the tech firm Alibaba, Jack Ma, will donate mass consignments of face masks, testing kits and protective suits to countries in Africa, is being received in Liberia with much excitement. Ma’s donation to the continent is intended to aid its fight against the novel coronavirus now ravaging much of Asia, Europe, and America.
Nimba Superintendent Announces Coronavirus Containment Measures
Nimba’s county superintendent, Nelson Korquoi, has urged security personnel assigned at the various border points and checkpoints in Nimba to thoroughly screen people traveling in and out of the county to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.