Liberia: ANC Leader Cummings Says He is Complying With Quarantine Rules
FrontPageAfrica gathered from the ANC leader, returning home from a board meeting was eager to comply with rules to keep Liberians safe and inquired about quarantine options. Speaking to FPA Sunday, Mr. Cummings accused the George Weah-led government of politicizing and changing the decision of the healthcare professionals. Why should he be when he has not traveled out of Liberia for months and he is not a contact?”According to Nagbe, Mr. Cummings quarantine should not be politicized. He alleged that Mr. Cummings arranged with a member of the health team to self-quarantine upon his arrival. It is sad and hypocritical that Mr. Cummings, a national figure who should lead by example would want special treatment which could endanger lives,” he said.
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March 23, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: COVID-19 Coronavirus Test Negative for Traveler from Italy; 3rd Victim Still Positive
Some 71 persons from a beach party and other areas have reportedly been traced since the announcement of a third infection of the deadly Coronavirus in Liberia. Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has reliably learned that COVID-19 Coronovirus test on Ms. Lorraine Mason has come back negative. Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe, responding to a FrontPageAfrica inquiry Sunday, confirmed that Mason’s test came back negative. Minister Nagbe said, Russ is still consider positive and authorities at the NPHIL are looking at other means she could have possibly been infected. Health Minister Wilhemina Jallah said: “I’ve noticed business as usual.
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March 22, 2020 16:07 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Nominates as Cllr. A. Ndubusi Nwabudike New NEC Boss
Ndubusi Nwabudike was recently confirmed as Chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission amid controversy over his nationalityMonrovia – The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, today, March 21, made more nominations in government, including naming new head of the National Elections Commission (NEC). The nominations are however subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate where applicable. A. Ndubusi Nwabudike ChairmanDavidetta Browne Lansanah Co-ChairmanCllr. Ernestine Morgan-Awar CommissionerFloyd Sayor CommissionerBarsee Kpankpa CommissionerJosephine Kou Gaye CommissionerLiberia Anti-Corruption Commission:Cllr.
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March 21, 2020 12:00 UTC
A Traveler from Italy, A Beach Party and the Tie Binding Liberia’s 3rd COVID-19 Case
THIRD CASE CONFIRMED: As authorities commence tracing all those who came in contact with Lenda Russ, FrontPageAfrica has learned that some of the attendees at a beach party, Russ attended on March 8, have already left Monrovia and returned to the US. “The patient does not know if the returnee from Italy is ill with symptoms now. The beach party, FPA has learnt took place in the Marshall area, near the famous Libassa Beach. Russ’s son told doctors that his mom experienced high-grade fever after partying with the returnee from Italy. Traveler From Italy Complained About Quarantine ConditionIronically, Mason, who arrived from Italy on February 28, was quarantined at the Kailondo hotel on the Old Road.
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March 21, 2020 01:30 UTC
Liberia Confirms Third Coronavirus Case, Contacts Tracing Underway
Monrovia – Liberia has confirmed a third Corovavirus case. Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that a third person has tested positive for the Coronavirus disease in the country. The new case is 63-year-old Linda Ross, who was immediately taken to the 14 Military Hospital to be treated. In the wake of this development, Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah will convene an emergency meeting of the Incident Managment Team (IMT) on Saturday, March 21, to review existing health protocols and possibly announce new measures. FrontPageAfrica has learned that the Ms. Ross recently returned from Italy and had gone to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center along with her son, where she was tested positive.
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March 20, 2020 20:14 UTC
Orange Liberia Takes Important Measures to Ensure Safety and Uninterrupted Service
Said Mr. Coulibaly: “we are a socially and ethically responsible company. As part of its measures, Orange Liberia has deployed hand washing stations and digital temperature readers at all its stores and ensures surfaces were being frequently sanitized. Mr Zaza Mulbah, head of Orange Money, also encouraged customers to use Orange Money for transactions because of the ease, convenience and security. Essential staff who are coming to work will follow the same safety measures as customers and will also practice safe social distancing. “We are monitoring the prevailing situation and will continue to adjust our response as necessary, but no matter what, our goal will be to ensure uninterrupted quality service,” Mr. Coulibaly concluded.
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March 20, 2020 11:25 UTC
Liberia: House of Representatives Ratifies US$40M Direct Budgetary Support Agreement
Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has ratified a US$40 million agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) to directly support fiscal year 2019/2020 national budget. According to President Weah, of the US$40 million, US$20 million is in the form of grant and US$20 million as IDA concessional credit terms. “This budget support is essential as it will help the government fills the financing gap in the national budget 2019/2020. I trust the legislature will ratify this agreement to achieve sustainable poverty reduction,” President Weah implored the lawmakers in his communication. High-placed legislative sources informed FrontPageAfrica that the Legislature will shortly begin the process of recasting the final phase of the 2019/2020 national budget.
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March 20, 2020 11:15 UTC
La Queen Entertainment Postpones Miss Earth Liberia Due To Coronavirus
La Queen Entertainment, the organizers of Miss Earth Liberia 2020, in adhering to Government’s mandate has postponed the red carpet event due to coronavirus that has hit LiberiaMonrovia – La Queen Entertainment, the organizers of Miss Earth Liberia 2020, has for time indefinite postponed the prestigious beauty pageant which was set for March 28, 2020. “There was a real spirit of co-operation, with everyone recognizing that they had to sacrifice something to achieve the best result,” Miss Dolo added. Before the postponement, Pre-launched and the kickoff of the Miss Earth Liberia beauty pageant have already taken place as well as arrangement with several international guests to grace the occasion. The guests include Van Vicker, Nigeria Award winning Actress Esin Evelyn Okon, Miss Earth Nigeria, Miss Universe Nigeria, and Actor Eddie Watson Jr., among orders. Running for the second year in a row, Miss Earth Liberia is an environmental women empowerment program that provides hands-on leadership skills, mentorship, and self-confidence, green and conservation issues, among others.
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March 20, 2020 10:52 UTC
Watkins Initiative For Nations Acknowledges Liberia Current Steps To Contain Cases Of The Coronavirus Disease With Caution
This refers specifically to cross-border traders and travelers coming to Liberia from infected countries, and applies particularly to all Government officials. The Watkins Initiative for Nations is undertaking on several measures including increasing awareness on COVID-19 preventions and processionary measures as well as providing protective gears to residents to mainly public areas in the area. Meanwhile, the Watkins Initiative for Nations is calling on the government of Liberia to ensure the fight against the Coronavirus involves communities across the nation. The Watkins Initiative for Nations cautions the Government to also safeguard the citizens are provided the necessary protective gears, and sanitary materials to help stop the quick spread of the virus. Liberia needs to establish public testing centers to guarantee a rapid testing, diagnostic and treatment mechanisms for all.
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March 20, 2020 10:52 UTC
United Methodist Church Suspends Church Services Over Coronavirus
Dr. Samuel J. Quire, Jr., Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference –United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) said the Church is suspending all of its services for two weeks as part of measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Liberia. Monrovia – The Episcopal Head of the United Methodist Church in Liberia has announced the suspension of all Church services for two weeks as part of efforts to help the Government stop the spread of the coronavirus in Liberia. Dr. Samuel J. Quire, Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference –United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) said the move is part of several measures adopted at the end of an Executive Committee meeting convened by the Church on Tuesday, March 17. “All LAC/UMC Church Services including funerals, marriages, choir practices, bible studies, prayer meetings, etc. The Liberia Annual Conference, United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) said it is equally concerned as the Government of Liberia on the report of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Country.
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March 20, 2020 10:41 UTC
Orange Liberia Supports The Screening Of 7,000 Women Cervical Cancer
Orange Liberia, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department, launched its sponsorship of local Liberian NGO Public Health Initiative Liberia (PHIL) in their efforts to prevent, detect, and treat very early stages of cervical cancer in Liberia. This initiative, which is in closed collaboration with the Liberian Cancer Society, has the objective to screen for free 7,000 Liberian women for cervical cancer in 4 counties – Montserrado, Nimba, Grand Bassa and Margibi Counties -over the following year. PHIL began cervical cancer screenings in 2017 and has already screened 2845 women since its inception. Ms. Kilikpo expressed her gratitude to Orange Liberia and the Liberian Cancer Society for empowering her and her team of Liberians to expand their mobile cervical screenings outreach. In addition, with the belief that education about cancer is very important to the health of Liberians, Orange Liberia has also committed to the Liberian Cancer Society to communicate about cancer awareness.
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March 20, 2020 10:18 UTC
Liberia: Bong County Technical College Students Lament 10 Years of Schooling without Graduation
Gbarnga, Bong County – Beatrice Smith, 27, was hopful that she would have graduated from the Bong County Technical College (BCTC) in the year 2017 when she enrolled back in 2013. Also, in an interview with FrontPage Africa in December 2019, Dr. Massaquoi again promised that all was set for graduation in January 2020. Nearly seven years after the Bong County Technical College started operations, data indicates that the government has spent over US$8 million on the college but the institution is yet to hold a single graduation ceremony. Observers say despite the huge expenditures made on the college, the people of Bong County and Liberia at large are yet to get any value for money. Bong County lawmaker, Marvin Coleof electoral district three, described Dr. Flomo’s regime as the “worst thing to ever happen to the college”.
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March 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Health Workers Complain of Limited Supply of PPEs, No Medication for Confirmed Coronavirus Victims
There is a looming fear among health workers that if the appropriate measures are not put in place to curtail the Novel Coronavirus, the country would slip back in that era. At the 14 Military Hospital, health workers who asked not be named expressed disenchantment over lack of sufficient PPEs. This, they say, is making it difficult for them to attend to the confirmed and high-risk cases there. But responding to FPA inquiry during a press briefing on Thursday, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh refuted allegations that health workers are short on PPEs. According to him, because of the heat the PPE generates, the health workers only go in to those quarantined twice a day, wearing the PPE on each occasion and taking it off after.
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March 20, 2020 04:41 UTC
Liberia: Margibi Court Releases Oliver Dillon on Bail
Judge Tarr-Chenoweth on Thursday said the granting of bail to Defendant Dillon was triggered by the failure of the state represented by the Solicitor General Cllr. Saymah Syrenius Cephus to appear in court to argue prosecution recent Motion for Recusal filled in the case against her (Judge Madea Tarr-Chenoweth). “The idea of the Solicitor General not giving the court any deference shows an affront to this Honorable Court. Since the Solicitor General is not here, neither did he send anybody, this court will now grant the defendant Oliver P. Dillion bail until the state is ready to carry on this case,” Judge Tarr-Chenoweth ordered. She ordered the Clerk of Court to enter the record of the transfer of the case and transmit all records to Clerk of the Margibi Court.
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March 20, 2020 04:30 UTC
Arik Air Joins SN Brussels, Air Maroc Suspends Flights to Liberia Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Two cases of the coronavirus have already been confirmed in Liberia by health authorities, with dozens others suspected. The latest suspension of flights by Arik Air brings to three the number of airlines that have suspended flights to Liberia as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Given the extraordinary circumstances caused by the worldwide Coronavirus crisis, Brussels Airlines has decided to temporarily suspend its flight operations from 21 March 2020. Also, on March 15, 2020, the Moroccan airline, Air Maroc, announced the indefinite suspension of all international flights. “Pursuant to the decision of the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Royal Air Maroc announces the suspension, until further notice, of all its international flights,” the airline announced.
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March 20, 2020 04:18 UTC