The Liberian government has announced the
temporary suspension of a curfew put in place to prevent the spread of
Ebola so that New Year's Eve church services can hold.
The suspension of the curfew was announced by the Deputy Information Minister, Isaac Jackson.
"The
President has directed the Minister of Justice to suspend the curfew
for today, Dec. 31, to allow religious leaders, churches and other
religious groups to allow the watch night services, traditional in
Liberian society," Jackson said.
Churches have been enjoined to observe proper hygiene and take precautionary measures to keep the virus from spreading.
Jackson also added that the curfew would be re-imposed the following night and defaulters would be arrested.
Liberia’s
government introduced the 12am – 6am curfew in September as part of
efforts to halt the spread of Ebola which has now killed almost 8,000
people.
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