Gambian President Adama Barrow on Wednesday declared a state of emergency following a rise in coronavirus cases.
President Barrow also imposed a three-week 10pm to 5am nationwide curfew.
Gambia’s borders and airspace will remain shut except for cargo, diplomats and those seeking treatment out of the country.
Schools and places of worship will remain closed.
“All land, sea and air borders of Gambia remain closed. Entry and exit of persons into Gambia is suspended except for diplomats, drivers of [vehicles carrying] essential commodities and persons seeking urgent medical attention abroad,” read a statement from the Presidency.
“Only cargo and humanitarian flights bringing Gambians home, diplomats, or humanitarian workers will be allowed, subject to them seeking and obtaining prior approvals among other stringent conditions. Any passenger destined for Gambia shall be in possession of a valid certificate from points of departure indicating that he or she took a COVID-19 test with a negative result at least 72 hours before boarding. A person who breaches this regulation on the border closures commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine of Five Thousand Gambian Dalasi [about US$96].”
Earlier, this month, three cabinet ministers in the Gambia tested positive for the deadly virus.
Over 700 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the West African country, with the virus claiming 16 lives.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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