State House, Freetown, Wednesday 8 April 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has encouraged Sierra Leoneans to help with the increased surveillance at community levels and called for more citizens’ participation in the fight against the Coronavirus, COVID-19.  “Let me take this opportunity to express my gratitude…

State House, Freetown, Tuesday 31 March 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has confirmed that Sierra Leone has recorded its first case of the Coronavirus, COVID-19 and announced new measures as part of government’s efforts to fight the virus. Addressing pressmen and civil society members at State…

State House, Freetown, Sunday 29 March 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has urged Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant, promote social distancing and avoid unnecessary physical contact as part of precautionary measures to fight the Coronavirus disease. Speaking to Christian Leaders and clergymen at the “National Prayer…

State House, Freetown, Friday 27 March 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has announced that Sierra Leone will close its land borders except for essential commodities effective midnight – 27 March 2020, as part of government’s efforts to fight the Coronavirus. Addressing Islamic Leaders, who had come…

State House, Freetown, Wednesday 25 March 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has engaged development partners and members of the diplomatic and consular corps on government’s recent enhanced preparedness for coronavirus disease in Sierra Leone.     “We have declared a State of Public Emergency to facilitate a more…