The Liberian government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has with immediate effect halts Liberians traveling to China due to the current outbreak of novel coronavirus in that part of the world that has taken dozens of lives. Over the past years China has been a serious shopping place for Liberians, many of whom are women purchasing Chinese made products for home sales. He said the amount will help adequately prepare the health sector to carryout surveillance, screening, quarantining and other measures necessary to protect the Liberian people. Karteh is, however, calling on every Liberian to put the same measures in place as was the case of the Ebola virus outbreak in the country some four years ago. Meanwhile, plenary has pledged its support to the health authorities and promised to work with them in every way possible to keep the country safe.

Source: GNN Liberia February 02, 2020 19:30 UTC