Liberia bans travel from affected countries after 1st virus case
You're referring to the recent development in Liberia!
Yes, you're correct. Liberia has indeed banned travel from countries affected by the COVID-19 virus after confirming its first case of the disease. This decision was made to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the country's citizens.
According to reports, the first case of COVID-19 in Liberia was confirmed on March 16, 2020. The patient is a 30-year-old Liberian national who had recently traveled to the United States.
In response to this development, the Liberian government has imposed a travel ban on all travelers from countries that have reported cases of COVID-19. This ban includes travelers from the United States, China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, and Japan, among others.
The government has also taken other measures to contain the spread of the virus, including:
- Closing all borders to international travel, except for cargo and humanitarian flights.
- Implementing a 14-day quarantine for all travelers arriving in Liberia.
- Increasing surveillance and testing for COVID-19 at all ports of entry.
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers and other essential personnel.
- Encouraging social distancing and other preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmission.
These measures are aimed at protecting the health and well-being of Liberians and preventing the spread of the virus in the country.
It's worth noting that the Liberian government has also activated its emergency operations center to coordinate the response to the outbreak and has appealed to the international community for support and assistance.
I hope this information is helpful!