Foreign ministry closes to public due to coronavirus

The ministry of foreign affairs has shut its offices to members of the public, the ministry’s spokesman has confirmed.

Saikou Ceesay said the move will render the ministry lethargic in terms of people who come to the ministry to authenticate their vital national documents is forced by coronavirus.

There will be a fumigation of the ministry which will start next week, he added.

The ministry is now planning to consider reopening for consular services by 17 August.