The Director of Health Promotions at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, has asked the general public to debunk rumors of imminent lockdown ahead of the festive season.
The statement by Dr. Aboagye DaCosta follows rumours of imminent lock-down which has gone viral on social media.
According to the widespread rumour, the government is set to announce a 2nd phase of lockdown following a surge in the coronavirus cases in the country.
Ghana has recorded a total of 1,011 active cases of the coronavirus pandemic with 327 confirmed deaths.
Speaking to host of Atinka FM’s AM Drive Ekourba Gyasi, Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, explained that he is not aware of any impending lockdown.
According to him, government has not held a meeting with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in respect to the said rumour.
“ I have not heard any information like that and I have not been to any meeting where an imminent lockdown was discussed. If there is any such news in the future, it will definitely be announced”, he added.
Commenting on the observance of the covid-19 safety protocols, The Director of Health promotions at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, noted that generally, the compliance to the covid-19 safety protocols, such as the wearing of nose masks and the washing of hands, has reduced.
He cautioned the general public to continue to observe the safety protocols since the virus is not totally out of the country.
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