The Gambia’s Health minister Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh has been quarantined days after the Vice President and three other cabinet ministers tested positive for coronavirus. 

The Government spokesman Ebrima G Sankareh said: “Following the COVID-19 positive test results of three of his close working contacts, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh has moved into a quarantine facility.

“The preliminary results of his first COVID-19 tests are inconclusive. While awaiting additional tests, Dr. Samateh who is in high spirits, will continue to lead the operations of the Health Ministry from quarantine.

“Dr. Samateh reminds Gambians and all residents to accept the seriousness of the COVID-19 virus.

The Gambia has seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases and deaths in the last two weeks. 

The total coronavirus cases is 671 with 14 deaths and 68 recoveries.