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Sierra Leone President Tests Negative for COVID-19 After Self Isolation

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   Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio says heis healthyand determined
   to fight the COVID-19 pandemic after announcing ontwitter hetested
   negative for the virusfollowinga 15-day self-isolation.

   Bio self-quarantined from home after a bodyguard tested positive for
   the virus.

   Although Sierra Leone's three-day nationwide lockdown ends Tuesday, Bio
   said he isdirecting the military to enhance security atinternational
   airportsand border crossings in linewith publichealth initiatives.

   Sierra Leone has confirmed 178 coronavirus cases and nine deaths.

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