This refers specifically to cross-border traders and travelers coming to Liberia from infected countries, and applies particularly to all Government officials. The Watkins Initiative for Nations is undertaking on several measures including increasing awareness on COVID-19 preventions and processionary measures as well as providing protective gears to residents to mainly public areas in the area. Meanwhile, the Watkins Initiative for Nations is calling on the government of Liberia to ensure the fight against the Coronavirus involves communities across the nation. The Watkins Initiative for Nations cautions the Government to also safeguard the citizens are provided the necessary protective gears, and sanitary materials to help stop the quick spread of the virus. Liberia needs to establish public testing centers to guarantee a rapid testing, diagnostic and treatment mechanisms for all.

Source: Front Page Africa March 20, 2020 10:52 UTC