The Director of Health Promotions at the Ghana Health Service ( GHS), Dr Aboagye Dacosta, says the current surge in coronavirus cases is as a result of total disregard for the safety protocols during the Christmas festivities.
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed the Inspector General of Police to reinforce the wearing of the nose masks at all places and in public transports.
Addressing the general public in the 22nd Covid-19 address, the President stated that On 7th January, he swore to serve the well being of Ghanaians. And that it his duty to protect the lives of Ghanaians.
“On 7th January. I swore to serve the well being of Ghanaians. It is my duty to protect the lives of Ghanaians. I have directed the IGP to enforce mask wearing at all places and public transports. The Ghana Police Service will be assisted by other security agencies. If the number of COVID-19 keeps rising I have no option than to impose the restrictions. It is better to be safe than to be sorry,” he added.
Ghana’s current coronavirus cases is pegged at 1,924 with 352 deaths.
Speaking to the issue on Atinka FM’s AM Drive with host Ekourba Gyasi, Dr Aboagye Dacosta, explained that the country witnessed absolute disregard for the social distancing, handwashing and wearing of nose masks protocols instituted by the health authorities.
“Prior to the Christmas season, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) embarked on series of education which seemed to have fallen on deaf ears. The Covid-19 figures are the manifestations of the disregard for the protocols. We witnessed parties and weddings, which practiced zero safety protocols,” he added.
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