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  • #31
    63 cases; 3 deaths: http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/upl...07-07-2020.pdf

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    • #32
      64 cases; 3 deaths: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/5213...y-2020-9am-eat

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      • #33
        93 cases; 4 deaths: https://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/he...covid-19-cases

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        • #34
          WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
          AND OTHER EMERGENCIES
          Week 29: 13 - 19 July 2020
          Data as reported by: 17:00; 19 July 2020

          ...
          Coronavirus disease 2019
          Gambia


          93 Cases
          4 Deaths
          4.3% CFR


          EVENT DESCRIPTION

          The first case of COVID-19 in The Gambia was imported on 17
          March 2020 and there have been very few sporadic cases reported
          since then. Notably, the country remains the least affected in the
          continent. However, the number of confirmed cases has begun to
          rise in recent times, with a 50% increase observed in the last 20
          days. On 16 July 2020, a total of 15 new cases were registered,
          the highest number reported in a single day, bringing the total
          number of confirmed and probable cases in the country to 93. Of
          these 15 new cases, six are linked to current hospital cases and
          one is an orderly from the same hospital. The remaining cases
          had arrived in the country from locations with ongoing local
          transmission, and one new case is a death. Forty-nine patients
          have recovered, bringing the cumulative number of active cases
          to 44. The country currently has 662 people in quarantine, 40
          active cases and three probable cases. Over 80% of confirmed
          cases have been imported and over 70% of confirmed cases are
          located in urban areas (Western 1 Health Region).

          As of 16 July 2020, there are 93 cases with four deaths (case
          fatality ratio 4.3%). Of confirmed cases 66% are males with
          54% below the age of 40 years. The main airport in The Gambia
          closed on 28 March 2020, which prevented further importation
          of cases, until cases started to arise from land border crossings
          on 21 April 2020. Six of the seven health regions in The Gambia
          have reported cases. Districts in Upper River Division South are
          at high risk of importation of cases from neighbouring Senegal.

          PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS

          Daily coordination meetings are held at central and regional
          levels.

          Laboratory testing is ongoing and 108 new laboratory tests
          results were received during the reporting period.

          Risk communication and community engagement is ongoing
          with three television and 18 radio programmes successfully
          conducted; influential leaders in 12 communities were
          engaged in radio phone in programmes across the country;
          social media is being used for COVID-19 messaging,
          reaching 31 012 people.

          SITUATION INTERPRETATION

          The Gambia is currently the least affected country in the African
          continent. However, their main challenge is the risk of imported
          cases from neighbouring countries with established community
          transmission. Other challenges lie in reinforcement of public
          health messages around crowded events, particularly since
          Europe’s football leagues have resumed, and the importation of
          cases via long-distance truck drivers. There are delays around
          a planned e-surveillance system that would allow real-time
          response data. There is also concern around the incidence of
          COVID-19 among healthcare workers. Government urgently
          needs to address infection prevention and control measures,
          particularly in healthcare settings and provide adequate personal
          protective equipment to all health facilities, as well as reinforcing
          the messages around the dangers associated with large
          gatherings, hand hygiene and the importance of isolation and
          quarantine in confirmed cases.

          "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
          -Nelson Mandela

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          • #35
            112 cases; 4 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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            • #36
              170 cases; 5 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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              • #37
                216 cases; 6 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                • #38
                  277 cases; 6 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                  • #39
                    326 cases; 8 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                    • #40
                      403 cases; 8 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                      • #41
                        498 cases; 9 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                        • #42
                          671 cases; 14 deaths: https://www.facebook.com/MohCovid19G...type=3&theater

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                          • #43
                            799 cases; 16 deaths: https://mobile.twitter.com/MoHCovid1...185730/photo/1

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                            • #44
                              https://twitter.com/samirasawlani/st...749633/photo/4



                              "The only security we have is our ability to adapt."

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                              • #45
                                1,090 cases; 19 deaths: https://mobile.twitter.com/MoHCovid1...670528/photo/1

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