Liberia reports first coronavirus case, says health ministry

16 Mar 2020 • 5:43 PM MYT
Malay Mail
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MONROVIA, March 16 — Liberia reported its first coronavirus case today, a ministry official said.

“I can confirm that we have a case and we are managing it,” said Chief Medical Officer Francis Kateh. He didn’t provide further detail on the patient’s identity.

President George Weah is expected to make a speech later in the day. — Reuters