Two recorded new cases of coronavirus both male tested positive on Monday, Director of Health Promotion and Education – Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced taking the number of cases registered in the country to 28.
“One of these is the first confirmed case reported from North Bank West Region,” Njai told reporters, revealing that the two people involved are both Gambians aged 20 and 38.
He added: “Both cases were in quarantine for having a recent travel history to locations with ongoing community transmission – their respective neighbours reported their issue to the COVID-19 response team through the 1025 Hotline.”
According to the ministry of health, both cases are imported.
It comes as the government announced an easing of lockdown measures including the reopening of places of worship and markets.