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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COVID-19 1. Corona is a large virus. The diameter of the virus is 400-500 micro, so that any type of mask can prevent entry into our bodies and does not need to use expensive masks. 2. Corona virus does not float in the air, but sticks to objects, so that transmission is not through the air. 3. When attached to a metal surface, the corona virus can live for 12 hours. Washing hands with soap and water is enough. 4. When attached to a cloth, the corona virus can live for 9 hours, so washing clothes or drying it in the sun for 2 hours is enough to kill it. 5. When attached to the hand, the corona virus can live for 10 minutes, so that it provides an alcohol-based _sterilizer_ enough to be on guard. 6. When in the air at temperatures 26-27 ° C, the corona virus will die so it does not live in hot areas. In addition, drinking hot water and basking in the sun is enough as a precaution. Avoiding cold foods and drinks including ice cream is very import

PRESSS RELEASE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA It has been brought to the attention of the National Disaster Management Agency ( NDMA ), that certain unscrupulous individuals are publishing, misleading and in some cases unfounded information relating to the COVID19 virus. The Agency wishes to inform the general public to desist from such acts as it contravenes Section. 125 of the NDMA Act of 2008 , which states: “A person who, without lawful authority, makes or circulates a false alarm or warning as to a threatening disaster situation or disaster or its severity or magnitude, leading to panic, commits an offence and is liable on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand dalasis or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both the fine and imprisonment”.  The Agency wishes to encourage Gambians and none Gambians alike to contact the Ministry of Health if they have concerns/information in relation to the virus, or listen to the Media houses task

              STATE HOUSE OF THE GAMBIA Gambia decides on travel to and from  COVID-19 hotspot countries State House, Banjul, 20th March 2020 – President Adama Barrow has been updated on the outcome of the Ministerial Committee Meeting on the travel arrangements to and from hotspot countries.   It is in this light that the Office of the President informs the general public, all embassies and airlines that COVID-19 hotspot countries wishing to evacuate their citizens may do so within 48 hours and this will be subject to review as the situation demands. Furthermore, all Gambians abroad wishing to return to The Gambia from the hotspot countries are hereby informed that they will undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in approved facilities. Also, the public is hereby informed that Non-Gambians from hotspot countries will not be allowed entry except in exceptional circumstances.  Once again, the public is urged to cooperate with Health Workers and all relevant aut

                    STATE HOUSE OF THE GAMBIA Persons Travelling from 47 Countries Will Undergo 14 days Mandatory Quarantine Cabinet has approved that individuals (Gambian & Non Gambian) travelling from 47 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas to The Gambia will undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days.  This decision will be reviewed regularly and the public will be informed accordingly.  The forty-seven countries are as follows: ​Asian and Pacific Region 1. China 2. Republic of Korea 3. Japan 4. Malaysia 5. Australia 6. Singapore 7. Philippines 8. Indonesia 9. Thailand 10. India European Region 11. Italy 12. Spain 13. France 14. Germany 15. Switzerland 16. The United Kingdom 17. Netherlands 18. Norway 19. Austria 20. Belgium 21. Sweden 22. Denmark 23. Czechia 24. Greece 25. Portugal 26. Israel 27. Finland 28. Slovenia 29. Ireland 30. Estonia 31. Iceland 32. Romania 33. Poland 34. San Marino Eastern Mediterranean Region 35. Islami

                           STATE HOUSE OF THE GAMBIA Gambia closes airspace and land borders Following consultations and an update from the Ministerial Committee on the Coronovirus, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has approved the closure of the border between the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal, effective midnight, on Monday, 23rd March 2020. The decision of the closure of the border was taken considering the rapid spread of COVID -19 in the world and in our region, and the continuous movement of people posing high risk of contracting the disease.   The Government of the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal have mutually agreed to close their border for a period of 21 days in the bid to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The public is hereby informed that the closure will not affect essential services, such as movement of security personnel, foodstuff, medical services, related items and equipment between the two countries. Furtherm

Corona Virus Spread Out In Africa Nigeria clear all case index contacts Today, Nigeria’s Health Minister announced that all contacts of the index case of COVID19 in Nigeria have completed their follow up period, and have been certified free to rejoin society. The case was of an Italian who flew into the country on Turkish Airline. The Minister also disclosed that the index case’s health situation is improving. His Medical Team advises further tests early next week to guide the decision to discharge him. “The WHO has now declared COVID19 as a pandemic. This is a call for action for increased resources to quickly detect and control this outbreak. It is not a time for fear and panic. We are investing resources to strengthen Nigeria’s response,” Minister Osagie Ohanire added. Ethiopia records index case In Ethiopia, the Health Ministry announced the first case with a heavy dose of precautionary measures. “Let’s step up & maintain precautionary measures. NOW IS THE TIME. Frequ

Coronavirus: 26 African countries affected, cases rising The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan on January 7, 2020 . Cases have since been confirmed in over 80 countries across the globe. The World Health Organisation, WHO, has since declared it a public health emergency of international dimensions. WHO chief Tedros Ghebereyesus said whiles China had a robust health system to detect and control, his outfit remained concerned about the virus entering country’s with weak systems. Almost all African governments have publicly put in place strict screening at points of entry especially airports. Cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Senegal and Nigeria... Expect The Gambia, and we thank Almighty God / Allah, African airlines have cancelled scheduled flights to China except for Ethiopian Airlines. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that range from the common cold to MERS coronavirus, which is Middle East Respiratory S

File Photo 4 More CoronaVirus Cases Confirmed In Ghana ( CoronaVirus Positive & Negative ) Four more cases of the new  Coronavirus  have been confirmed in Ghana. This makes a total of 6 cases so far. The development was announced by Director of Public Health at Ghana Health Service, Dr. Badu Sarkodie during a  press  briefing on the current status of the country at the Information Ministry, Sunday, March 15, 2020. According to him, 2 more cases, after Thursday’s, were confirmed on Friday March 13, 2020 – one from the Ashanti Region and the other from the  Greater Accra Region . “The first is a 56-year-old Ghanaian who returned from a trip in the United Kingdom on the 4th of March. He stayed in the UK for 10 days. He developed symptoms on the 12th of March and reported to a health facility in Obuasi,” said Dr. Sarkodie. Samples, according to Badu Sarkodie, were taken from him and taken to the Kumasi Center for collaborative Research and the results returned positi

New hit song Long by Matkiz Ft. Demasmobiles The Gambian trending musical artist and model Matkiz came through with a hit song title Long featuring Nigerian top raising artist Demasmobiles which officially released on all all digital platform worldwide http://smarturl.it/MatkizLong He secretly disclosed to us that there are more hit collaboration songs coming soon in no distant date and saying we all should get used to his voice and style of music in the music world. Via Audiomack

Fast rising artist  Matkiz  comes through on this song tagged  “ Finally ”  a melodious tune from his It's My Time Extended Play (EP) consisting of seven (7) song featuring Ba Wizzy, Spice Kelly, and Chris Kel Matkiz [Music Lyrics and Link] Matkiz – Finally (Prod. Jawz Music) Matkiz - Finally Logo   Lyrics [Intro] Finally Mama Blessing Work 4 me Finally Finally (x2)   [Pre-Chorus] Finally Finally Mama blessing Work 4 me Finally Finally Papa blessing Work 4 me Finally finally Sister prayer Work 4 me I done sign A new manager I am riding My Land-Rover   [Pre-Chorus] Finally Finally Family prayer Work 4 me Finally Finally See them prayer Work 4 me   [Verse 1] Wen i ball into d club Plenty people Wanna see me Wen i enter on d stage Plenty people Just d feel me Finally Finally Mama blessing Work 4 me Finally Finally Papa prayer Work 4 me Finally Finally Fans them prayer Work 4 me Finally Finally Am giving thanks To my fans them   [Verse  1  Rept.] When I ball into d club Plenty people W