Coronavirus fear intensified after reports two people suspected of having the virus came into the country from Indonesia.
Reports emerged on Tuesday two people have been isolated at MRC after they showed signs of coronavirus.
The ministry of health is however dismissing the reports saying they are false.
The ministry said in a statement on its official Facebook page: “We hereby inform the public that this information is totally false, Misleading and taking out of context. It is in no way represent the view of Ministry of Health.
“The Director of Health and Education at the Ministry of Health made it categorically clear in his interview on GRTS Gambia This Morning, that the suspects in question do not meet COVID-19 Case Definition criteria.
“The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that there is no need for panic or alarm.”
