She cautioned Ghanaians against indiscriminate coughing and spitting in public because Coronavirus spreads through droplets therefore sputum from an infected person could easily be transmitted to others around.
ADVERTISEMENT
COVID-19: Avoid indiscriminate spitting in public - Health expert warns
To stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Eastern Regional Health Promotion Officer, Mrs. Bridget Anim, has urged Ghanaians to steer clear of each other when they leave their homes.
Nose mask
Recommended articles
She that coughing should be done into the elbow away from people if a person is hard-pressed for a cough.
Speaking to the media at Aburi in the Eastern region on gate-keeping roles amidst COVID-19, Mrs. Anim said it is important to guard against stigmatization of Coronavirus patients and hoped that a vaccine would be found soon to keep COVID -19 at bay.
She added that concerted efforts were required from all stakeholders to make the country alert, respond positively, and to forestall any possible outbreak of the deadly- flu-like virus.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Parents will soon beg for their children to enrol in public basic schools -Dr Osei- Adutwum
Government rebrands public basic schools, set to change brown and yellow uniforms
I won’t apologize for ECG Manager's arrest – Ashanti Regional Minister
Trailblazing Prof. Jane Agyemang: The political powerhouse shaking up the NDC!
John Mahama can’t succeed me as President because I defeated him twice – Akufo-Addo
President Biden signs law to potentially ban TikTok if not sold
I won’t be a driver’s mate to John Mahama – Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyeman
‘Dumsor’ challenges will end in a few days – ECG Board Chairman assures Ghanaians
