Since the enforcement of the state of emergency began, many of the joint security personnel usually come in close contact with pedestrians and marketers while enforcing the directives in market places and other areas. Speaking in an interview with reporters in Monrovia recently, Dr. Kateh expressed concern over the vulnerability of the Joint Security Task Force members, who are enforcing the state of emergency. He added that despite the huge challenges in terms of logistical support, security actors enforcing the state of emergency remain a part of the Ministry of Health’s plans. The situation led to the immediate withdrawal of the LSA from enforcing the state of emergency. Health experts believed that these security actors enforcing the state of emergency would serve as a major conduit for the spread of COVID-19 across the country if they remain vulnerable while enforcing the directives from the President.

Source: Front Page Africa April 17, 2020 02:03 UTC