Senator Peter Coleman, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health says wants churches to remain closed, says opening could undermine the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Monrovia – The Senate Committee on health has advised against President George Weah’s call for the resumption of worship services at churches and mosques across the country. Last week, President Weah announced the resumption of services with restriction to 25% of congregation present at one time. “I, and the people of Nimba County disagree on this announcement and want churches remain closed as was previously announced. Foreign travelers are prohibited from entering Liberia and the country’s land borders with Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cote d’Ivoire remain closed, although transportation of essential goods is exempt.

Source: Front Page Africa May 14, 2020 14:42 UTC