Report by Rodney D. Sieh, [email protected]At least 15, 000 Indians travel to Liberia annually for business or visit to families, friends and loved ones doing business in Liberia. No positive tests were reported out of India where the variant is rising by the day. Strain a Concern Around the worldThe L452R mutation in the spike protein was first found in the COVID-19 variant detected in California. Protocol in the airNevertheless, health authorities have reportedly adopted a protocol which will require travelers from India to be quarantine upon arrival. The Liberia authorities have prepared an 85-room facility to serve as a quarantine center for any eventuality.
