It is reported that all the regions in the country have now recorded a case of covid-19 as community transmission has now become the order of the day.
People are therefore advised to adhere to guidelines given by the Health Ministry and World Health Organisation.
The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Saturday 25th July described the coronavirus outbreak in The Gambia as an exceptional crisis that warrants urgent attention from all actors in a bid to combat the pandemic.
The chairman of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC), Dr. Lamin J. Sise in a statement released yesterday indicated that putting into account the growing seriousness of the Covid-19 situation in The Gambia, the Commission has decided to suspend its public hearings till further notice.
Ms. Fatou Jatta, a victim of Yahya Jammeh's HIV/AIDS treatment, yesterday appeared before the TRRC, explaining her experience about former President Yahya Jammeh's Alternative Treatment.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has reminded the business community to avoid any anti-competitive practice including hoarding, price hiking and rationing as those are against the competition rules.
Following consultations with the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission will resume its public hearings on June 8, 2020. The decision to resume hearings was taken at a meeting of Commissioners, Secretariat staff and the Legal Unit on Monday, May 11.
Banjul – The rapid spread of COVID-19 in West and Central Africa, which has infected over 8,000 people and led to the deaths of over 200, has led to a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
"Our attention has been drawn to an incident involving one Ebrima Sanneh of Brikama and the Commander of Anti-Crime Unit of The Gambia Police Force, Goorgie Mboob.
