Gambia's president Adama Barrow addresses the General Debate of the 73rd session of the General Assembly of the United Nations at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, US, 25 September 2018. Barrow faces a series of stern tests in his second presidential term. (Photo: EPA-EFE/Justin Lane)Gambia, with a population of just over 2 million, has reported 2,743 cases since the outbreak in March, and 93 deaths. The daily reported cases were relatively low until mid-July.
Cases have increased exponentially in the country, which is mostly surrounded by Senegal, in the last couple of weeks, prompting the government to reimpose restrictive measures.
Neighbouring Senegal has reported 13,294 cases with 277 deaths.
Public gatherings in Gambia have been banned, dusk-to-dawn curfew declared, and schools remain closed. Places of worship may remain open with restrictive safety measures in place, the statement said. (Reporting by Pap Saine; Writing by Bate Felix; Editing by Richard Chang)
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