Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio announces 3-day lockdown as enhanced measures against community transmission of COVID-19

Presidential Lodge, Hill Station, Freetown Thursday 30 April 2020 – His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has today told Sierra Leoneans in a television broadcast that epidemiological data and other evidence indicate that there is community transmission of COVID-19 in Sierra Leone. “Informed by expert advice therefore, Government has…

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President Julius Maada Bio encourages Sierra Leoneans to increase community surveillance, calls for more citizens’ participation

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…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio confirms the first case of COVID-19, announces new measures to fight the virus

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…

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President Julius Maada Bio urges Sierra Leoneans to remain vigilant, promote social distancing and avoid unnecessary physical contacts

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…

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