BREAKING: President Bio Declares 3-Days Nationwide Lockdown In Sierra Leone
- By Sorie Abubakar |
- 3 years ago |
President Julius Maada Bio has declared a three-day nationwide lockdown from Sunday May 3rd to Tuesday May 5th 2020 to tackle the novel corona virus disease in the Sierra Leone
The President disclosed this in a broadcasted national address on Thursday night.
As at 30th April 2020, Sierra Leone is battling with 124 confirmed cases of COVID-19 of which 21 have recovered while 7 have died.
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In his address, President Bio said that all other existing measures, including the curfew and restrictions on inter-district travel, shall remain in full force.
The full address reads; “Epidemiological data and other evidence indicate that there is community transmission of COVID-19 in Sierra Leone.
“Informed by expert advice therefore, Government has decided to intensify contact tracing and detection; scale up testing and isolation; expand treatment, and undertake all other measures necessary to break COVID-19 transmission in the country.
“I therefore declare a three-day nationwide lockdown covering the period Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (3rd May, 4th May, and 5th of May, 2020).
“All other existing measures, including the curfew and restrictions on inter-district travel, shall remain in full force.
“Banks will be open on Friday and Saturday (1st and 2nd May).
“Recognising the challenges citizens may face as a consequence of the three-day lockdown, Government will continue to cushion the effects associated with these enhanced measures.
“I urge everyone to adhere strictly to all hygiene protocols and healthcare directives.
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“Thank you and God Bless Sierra Leone.”
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