Gambia: 16 COVID-19 suspected cases tests negative

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The acting Director of Health Services at the Ministry of Health Dr. Mustapha Bettaye has on Saturday told the press that a total of 16 new samples for suspected COVID-19 cases were taken and tested on Friday but all came out negative.

He said the results included the repeated test of the probable case, adding there is no more probable case in the country.

The Gambia registered four coronavirus cases with one death, two completely recovered and one active case.

He continued that 116 individuals completed their 14-day mandatory quarantine and they were discharged leaving 162 people who are yet to complete their quarantine period. 

“Five foreign nationals who recently came into the country were apprehended and place in quarantine. All the four confirmed cases were imported and there is yet to be any evident of the local transmission.”

“At least 129 laboratory test have been conducted and we have seen a significant reduction in the volumes of calls compared to the previous days.”

Dr. Bettaye appeals to the public to continue playing part to report any suspected cases through the toll free number 1025 and follow the preventive measures.

He added that Ministry of Health appeal to the general public to remain calm and vigilant, saying everybody have a role to play and together we can sustain and combat the disease. 

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