The Jackson Fiah Doe hospital in Tappita, Nimba CountyTappita, Nimba County – Health authorities in Nimba County, mainly at the Jackson Fiah Doe Memorial Hospital, recently announced that a 42-year-old man died on April 3, 2020 in Tappita, Lower Nimba County was a result of the Covid-19. The passing of the man, put Nimba on the record for a case of the virus with other counties including Montserrado and Margibi. According to Dr. Philip Sahr, head of Nimba County Health Team, specimen from the 42-year-old was taken and tested and result showed that he was positive of the coronavirus disease thereby registering Nimba’s first case. However, family sources have dispelled this report by the Nimba County Health Team and termed it as false. Meanwhile, Dr. Philip Sahr of Nimba County Health Team has said that since the outbreak of the virus in the county, they are yet to have a holding center.

Source: Front Page Africa April 14, 2020 23:15 UTC