These African countries once cancelled Christmas

Mildred Europa Taylor December 24, 2018
These African countries once cancelled Christmas
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Guinea

The West African country also cancelled Christmas and New Year celebrations in December 2014 because of Ebola, but only in its capital, Conakry.

“Large-scale gatherings in public places are suspended for the moment,” Conakry governor Soriba Sorel Camara then said. Fireworks and firecrackers were banned while beaches remained closed. Officials further urged residents to shun any activity that could ruin their efforts to contain the spread of the deadly virus. That included avoiding “all gatherings in markets, bus stations, ferry landing stages, hospitals and the airport.”

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: December 24, 2018

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