The ministry of health has urged members of the public to call 1025 and report to health authorities those who appeared on a list of coronavirus patients who have refused to respect treatment protocols.
The ministry on Thursday published the names of over 100 people who have all gone into hiding even as they tested positive for COVID-19.
The ministry in calling on Gambians to report them said: “We remind the public that the country is facing an alarming upsurge in positive cases, coupled with the growing false sense of security and laxity. We urge each individual to remain vigilant and ensure that social distancing measures are observed at all times as much as possible. It is imperative to remember that in fighting disease threats, only a deep commitment to collective responsibility can yield a decisive difference.
“We advise the general public to call 1025 should they know the whereabouts of any individual on this list, as in collaboration with The Ministry of Justice, charges would be proffered against those apprehended. Anyone mentioned in this missive should call 1025 and follow subsequent instructions in order to avoid conviction.”
