Sierra Leone declares Ebola lockdown

Sierra Leone - one of the countries worst hit by Ebola - is to confine people to their homes for three days in an effort to contain the deadly virus.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Sierra Leone declares Ebola lockdown

Sierra Leone - one of the countries worst hit by West Africa's Ebola outbreak - has announced a four-day lockdown to try to tackle the disease.

 

10 years ago

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Sierra Leone in Ebola lockdown

The authorities in Sierra Leone are enforcing a three-day national lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola, except for short windows to pray.

 

10 years ago

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Sierra Leone Ebola lockdown to end

Authorities in Sierra Leone say a three-day curfew aimed at containing the Ebola outbreak has been a success and will not be extended.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Sierra Leone in Ebola lockdown

The authorities in Sierra Leone are enforcing a three-day lockdown to curb the spread of Ebola, with the entire population ordered to stay at home

 

10 years ago

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Sierra Leone begins Ebola lockdown

A three-day curfew imposed by Sierra Leone to try to stop the spread of Ebola comes into effect, but critics say it will achieve little.

 

9 years ago

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06 Nov

WHO 'delayed Sierra Leone lockdown'

The World Health Organization delayed Sierra Leone from declaring a state of emergency over the Ebola outbreak, the country's president tells the BBC.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Sierra Leone lockdown - in 15 seconds

Sierra Leone says a three-day curfew aimed at containing Ebola has been a "success" - watch the story in 15 seconds.

 

11 years ago

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S Leone declares Ebola emergency

Sierra Leone's president declares a public health emergency to curb the deadly Ebola outbreak and order epicentres of the disease to be quarantined.

 

5 years ago

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30 Apr

Coronavirus lockdown: Sierra Leone 'role model' minister carries baby and holds Zoom meeting

Sierra Leone's Education Minister David Sengeh combines child care and official duties at home.

 

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