Deputy Secretary of the Liberian Senate, Jannave Verdier-Massaquoi has been confirmed COVID-19 positive, the Senate Press Director, Jalawa Tonpo has confirmed to Liberia Public Radio.
There are also reports that the Senate leadership is contemplating taking an observatory two-week break following the disclosure of a staff within the administration being positive for the coronavirus.
Meanwhile multiple sources have told Liberia Public Radio that a member of the legislature has also been tested positive for the virus.
Liberia has recorded 40 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 498.
According to the latest update from the Incidence Management System, the figure was recorded as of 10 PM on Sunday June 14 with Montserrado alone reporting 38 of the 40 new cases.
One new death was also recorded bringing the total death to 33 while there were two new recoveries to make it 221 so far.
Health Authorities say the new surge is the highest daily infection recorded in Liberia since the outbreak.
Meanwhile there are currently 244 active COVID-19 cases undergoing treatment in Liberia.
Disobedience to safety measure
The latest rise in the cases of COVID-19 cases in the country has been blamed on the failure of the public to obey safety measures put in place by government.
Deputy Health Minister Dr. Francis Karteh told state radio on Tuesday that that many Liberians are grossly violating the safety measures as a result the number of cases continue to rise.
He said for the past weeks many people in the public are no longer following health protocols which include masks wearing and consistent hand-washing etc.
“ I told people in my community that if you don’t believe us, just go online and see what is happening around the world”, Dr. Kateh added.
The government of Liberia recently adjusted its lockdown period from 6PM to 9PM daily and also extend the lockdown by two additional weeks.
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