The 144th national situation report since the confirmation of the first case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in The Gambia on the 16th March 2020, also indicated two new COVID-19 related deaths registered bringing the total deaths to 105.
At least 14 new COVID-19 patients recovered and got discharged.
Meanwhile, the country currently has 1,586 active cases, 448 probable cases and a crude case-fatality ratio of 3.1%.
In a similar development, the Senegalese Ministry of Health yesterday reported 15 positive cases, bringing the total number to 14,529 positive cases, 10,692 recovered, 298 deaths and 3,538 under treatment.
As part of efforts to ease the impact of covid-19 on the economy and the population in general, the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE) has set-up a taskforce to facilitate the availability and affordability of rams ahead of the Muslims feast of Eid-ul Adha locally called Tobaski.
A specialist on International Human Rights Law and lecturer at The University of The Gambia (UTG), Gaye Sowe, on Thursday before the TRRC expounded the manner in which former President Yahya Jammeh changed the 1996 Draft Constitution in favour of his 22 years in power.
Ndey Marie Thiam, the president of Women for Peace in Casamance (PFPC), says with a strong involvement of women in conflict resolution and in the maintenance of peace and stability, women can flourish and contribute to lasting peace for all and to the well-being of the community in general.
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Nianija Constituency, Hon. Amadou Camara has warned that the National Assembly will be held responsible if cases of covid-19 infections increase in The Gambia.
