Talib Bensouda explains circumstances around his move to get tested for coronavirus after feeling ill

Kanifing Municipality Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has lifted the lid on his decision to get tested for coronavirus after he felt ill.

Confirming he tested positive for the disease, Mr Bensouda said in a video message on Tuesday: “The few days that have passed, I felt ill. I was feeling dizzy, whatever I ate won’t give me any taste and whatever I smell wouldn’t give me any smell.

“I then said I would take the test but also to stop going to work. The test has returned and it turns out positive.

“I want to tell you Covid-19 is real. Time has come for us to come together and support the government so that this disease can be driven out of Gambia.”