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By Mabinty M. Kamara

The European Union has facilitated the launch of a project designed to help residents of the Sierra Leonean capital, Freetown, cope amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The project, titled: ‘EU Stand with Salone,’ which is worth 2.23 million euros, is meant to support residents in the capital amidst the Corona virus pandemic.

A consortium of civil society groups, led by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is coordinating the implementation of the project in partnership with the Freetown City Council.

By Kemo Cham

The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces Medical (RSLAF) team is set to construct isolation facilities to help boost the country’s campaign against the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

The project which will be implemented by the medical unit of RSLAF, was made possible with the support of the US government. The support entailed the loaning of key logistical equipment to the Community Care Center of RSALF, located at its Peace Mission Training Center in Hastings.

By Umaru Fofana

There appears to be disagreement over whether or not to go ahead with retesting 85 Sierra Leoneans who were deported from Kuwait last week. In a controversial test result, 67 of them tested positive for the coronavirus leading to puzzlement or even bewilderment from especially Sierra Leone’s ambassador to the Middle East country, Haja Isata Thomas, who told Politico that they had all tested negative at the airport before boarding the plane.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Health authorities and campaigners in Kenema have expressed concern over low hospital visits occasioned by fear in the public of contracting the coronavirus disease - Covid-19.

Figures provided by the management of the Kenema Government Hospital show that there has been over a 60% drop in visits, and this, noted Dr. Ibrahim Kapuwa – Medical Superintendent of the facility – potentially has a huge implication on the health of the population.

By Mabinty M. Kamara

The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRC-SL) has raised grave concerns over the situation in homes and other facilities under quarantine for the Coronavirus disease.

Among many issues highlighted in its latest report is that most homes under quarantine either don’t get their food on time, the food is mostly inadequate or they don’t get food at all.

By Kemo Cham

Accountability campaigners have slammed an attempt by the Sierra Leone government to suspend laws meant to provide safeguards in the management of public funds in its fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema    

A bike rider in Kenema, Bockarie Momoh, has accused a Police officer of injuring him in an attempt to stop him from passing through a checkpoint. Momoh said the officer hooked a rope on his neck whiles he was riding and tumbled him over.

Momoh reported the incident to the CDIID and was given a medical report on Monday.