Senate Elections Held in Liberia Despite Ebola Outbreak

 Senate Elections Held in Liberia Despite Ebola Outbreak

Votes are being counted in Liberia's senate election held on Saturday despite a deadly Ebola outbreak.

Turnout in the poll - which had been planned for October - was low as many people decided to stay away.
Those who came to polling stations had their temperature taken, were told to stand a metre (3ft) apart and wash their hands before and after voting.
Among the 139 candidates vying for 15 Seats were former football star George Weah and Robert Sirleaf, the son of Liberia's president.

The election was held just days after neighbouring Sierra Leone clamped down on public gatherings.
It has banned Sunday trading, restricted travel between districts and prohibited public celebrations over Christmas and the New Year.
Its good to know that Ebola didn’t stop the elections.