The latest death, according to Dr. Yeiah, is unconnected to the eight persons whose contacts were traced to the death of the index case in the couty last week. Suakoko District, Bong County – A second person has succumbed to the Covid-19 pandemic in Bong County four days after the county recorded its first coronavirus fatality. The latest death, according to Dr. Yeiah, is unconnected to the eight persons whose contacts were traced to the death of the index case last week. Dr. Yeiah said the death underscores the importance of protecting our most vulnerable in the county during the outbreak. Speaking to FrontPage Africa Monday, Bong County superintendent Esther Walker, said, “I plead with residents of the county and other journalists in the county to assist the county and the county health team deal with the issue of prejudice even among residents”.

Source: Front Page Africa June 09, 2020 07:18 UTC