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COVID-19: 7 key things president Akufo-Addo said in his address to the nation

Abu Mubarik 09:35 - 22 March 2020
$100 million provided to enhance coronavirus preparedness - Nana Akufo-Addo
$100 million provided to enhance coronavirus preparedness - Nana Akufo-Addo
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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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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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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