RAL Is Troubled As One Of Its Members Tested Positive of COVID-19

The Leadership of the Reporters Association of Liberia says it is troubled and concerned upon hearing that one of their members in Nimba County has tested positive of the Coronavirus ( COVID-19).
A release quotes the institution’s President, Cecelia Clarke as saying that they as leaders are making follow-ups with the Tappita Hospital Authorities and other reporters who are currently quarantined to get detailed information as soon as possible.
Madam Clarke is meanwhile calling on all Reporters Association of Liberia members to at all times follow the health protocols as means of keeping safe.
Madam Clarke indicated in the release that COVID-19 is not a death sentence and they are hopeful that their member will definitely recover from the sickness.
The release under the signature of the institution’s Secretary General, Mark Mengonfia reiterates previous call for support to enable them identify with reporters providing coverage during these critical times.

New Republic Liberia

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.