Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf underscored that the deadly Ebola virus could not be easily contained or restrained if the necessary support was not accorded Liberia during the 2014 outbreak. Nearly 5000 persons died in Liberia as a result of the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the country in 2014, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Madam Sirleaf disclosed that following the outbreak of the killer disease in the post-conflict nation, she personally made a telephone call to President Obama, and wrote a letter to the world soliciting help and support. “President Obama responded so graciously and fully. Lockdown is temporarySince the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus across the world, including Liberia, authorities have introduced a lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus in their respective countries.

Source: Front Page Africa May 16, 2020 00:00 UTC