One of the two persons who were confirmed positive for coronavirus at Du-side Hospital in Firestone, has died, sources within the Margibi County Health team have said.
Information gathered by sources told font Page Africa that the two cases were the chief dietician of Du-side Hospital and an Indian IT Specialist of Firestone-Liberia.
The IT Specialist has been quarantined.
The chief dietician died on Saturday and she’s expected to be buried by the hospital later on Monday April 27, 2020.
The paper also quoted family sources that preferred anonymity expressed shock over the medical report stating cause of death as COVID-19, noting that she had never travelled out of Margibi County for the past two years.
Liberia has now recorded 133 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 43 recoveries and 16 deaths. This means the country’s confirmed and active cases stand at 74.
President George Manneh Weah recently extended the lockdown for 4 counties with active confirmed COVID-19 cases to another 14 days while at the same time imposed compulsory nose-mask usage in the public.
How can I prevent myself from COVID-19?
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- If you have a fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Call in advance.
- Follow the directions of your local health authority.
- Avoiding unneeded visits to medical facilities allows healthcare systems to operate more effectively, therefore protecting you and others.
