State House, Banjul, 15 th July 2020 – In exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 34(6)
of the 1997 Constitution, His Excellency, Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia
has further declared a State of Public Emergency in the whole country. The declaration shall last for
a period of seven days, pursuant to section 34(2) with effect from today, 15 th July 2020.
The COVID -19 Emergency Regulations issued under the Emergency Powers Act shall continue to
apply during the period of the State of Public Emergency.
In the light of the increasing number of COIVD-19 cases and in consideration that three (3) COVID
related deaths have been recorded in the country, the public is advised to take all precautionary
measures to protect themselves and others in a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19, while experts
continue to monitor and assess the situation.
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