Confirmed coronavirus cases surged past 300,000 globally over the weekend, infections and fatalities are soaring across Europe. In Africa, lockdowns have began as cases rise above 1,000.
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COVID-19: 7 key things president Akufo-Addo said in his address to the nation
President Nana Akufo-Addo on Saturday addressed the nation on the latest measures his administration had taken to protect Ghanaians against the spread of the Coronavirus.
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In Ghana, 21 cases of the contagion has been recorded and one person, a Lebanese, dying.
Below are 7 key things the president said in his address to the nation
- Ghana has recorded 18 cases (now 21 cases) and one death
- 18 patients doing well. Eight of the patients in isolation at their homes.
- 50,000 COVID-19 test kits procured
- Closure of Ghana's land, sea and air borders to human traffic being Sunday midnight
- Contracting tracing of all persons who came into contact with infected people as well as testing them for the virus.
- Mobilizing retired health workers to help in the fight against COVID-19
- Seeking the face of God by declaring Wednesday March 25 as national fasting and prayer day.
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