President Akufo-Addo on Sunday, March 5, 2020, addressed in his fifth national address to updated Ghanaians on the fight against the spread of the novel Coronavirus disease in the country.
The president in his 25 minutes presentation commended Ghanaians on their cooperation to measures and directives put in place by his government to curb the spread of the pandemic as well as gave certain new measures to be announced in the coming days.
Below are highlights of the president’s statement captured.
1. The President thanked all Frontline workers especially Health Workers
2. He thanked also security forces for enforcing the lockdown.
3. “Steps are have being taken to investigate the excesses by the security forces”.
4. Condemned false videos being circulated.
5. “Government is working to achieve its main 5 objectives”.
6. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 stands at 214
7. The week ahead is critical. Over 5,000 contacts traced results will be released.
8. We should continue being patient as gov’t works to contain the spread of COVID-19.
9. Special thanks to all involved in testing for COVID-19.
10. More than 8 million Ghana Cedis realized from donations.
11. The government is working with other faith-based organizations to provide food for about 400,000.
12. The government is to absorb water bills for the next 3-Months.
13. More Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), hand Sanitizers among others to be distributed to all district hospitals.
14. More PPEs to be produced locally.
15. All health workers will not pay taxes on emoluments for the next 3 months.
16. 50% basic salary as an allowance to all Frontline health workers.
17. Clean up in Greater Accra and Kumasi by the security forces.
18. Ayalolo buses to convey health workers for free
More highlights captured in infographics
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Source: focusnewsroom.com
