Amie Faburay has recovered from coronavirus five weeks after contracting the disease which has killed nearly 100 people in the country.
Government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh said late on Wednesday: “The Government of The Gambia is pleased to announce that the Minister of Agriculture, Hon Amie Faburay has fully recovered from the Covid-19 Virus after her retest turned negative.
“Accordingly, Minister Faburay has since been discharged and is fit to return to work as she is well.
“It can be recalled that Madam Faburay had initially tested positive for COVID-19 on 1st August, 2020.
“Subsequently, Hon. Amie Faburay tested negative after a repeat test and discharged from the Covid treatment centre on 8th September, 2020.”
Her recovery means all four cabinet ministers that got infected have now recovered.
