The consignment contains more than 7000 nose masks and 600 pieces of protective clothing for hospitals in the affected areas, including the epicenter city of Wuhan. Her medical practice, Mercy International Medical Clinic, near the diplomatic quarter of Mamba Point, south-west Monrovia, treats a large community of Chinese and Liberians, including many high profile persons who see her place as an alternative to traveling abroad for medicals. “For the moment I don’t think we need to worry more about that,” she said, hailing the cooperation and collaboration between the Chinese Embassy and Liberian health officials to prevent the virus from entering the country. On her personal safety and that of her Liberian staff, Dr. Zhai said they are on top of their game, instituting the necessary measures to be safe to save lives. “Of course, we must be careful about that, but we are not afraid about it because it’s our duty to treat people.”This report was contributed by Journalist Jonathan Paye-Layleh

Source: Daily Observer February 14, 2020 00:45 UTC