But in Liberia, a country already with a fragile health system, not only the shortage of medical equipment and drug is impeding the fight against COVID-19. Other factors including denial, mistrust and recriminations are exacerbating the containment of the virus. The presence of the police in various parts of Tappita and the hospital compound, he added is instilling fear among residents including patients seeking treat at the hospital. Unlike Gayflor who was taken to the COVID-19 treatment center at the 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County, the patient is currently in isolation at the Jackson F. Doe Referral Hospital. However, evidence to date suggests that two groups of people are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 disease.

Source: Front Page Africa May 03, 2020 22:13 UTC