The
Gambia is not in a state of ‘lockdown’, business continues as usual, says
Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia government’s spokesperson in contrast what is
being “erroneously” vehicled on social media.
“Instead,
The Gambia Government cognizant of the infectious nature of the covid-19
pandemic; a disease that is furiously ravaging humanity, has instructed all
government departments and agencies to have their non essential staff stay home
pending further assessment by health experts,” Mr. Sankareh told The Point.
“Equally,
The Gambia government urges citizens and residents to strictly adhere to
President Adama Barrow’s public statement and immediately desist from massing
in public. This declaration affects all forms of gathering whether religious or
ceremonial and has no exceptions whatsoever,” he clarified.
