Fifteen Gambian Islamic scholars who travelled from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into the country have been discharged after completing the 14 days mandatory qurantine.

The 15 were among 19 people taken into quarantine two weeks ago. 

The scholars were intercepted at The Gambia Amdalai border as they travelled from Senegal.

The Ministry of Health said: “While 19 persons were newly taken into quarantine, 20 have been discharged.

“Of these, 15 are Gambian Islamic scholars who travelled from Saudi Arabia through Senegal and entered through the Amdalai Border Post.”

The country currently has 662 people in quarantine with 39 active coronavirus cases and 4 deaths.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba