President Akufo-Addo has retreated domestic production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) has increased significantly over the past weeks as part of measures to ensure health workers are protected.
However, over 905,021 nose masks, 32,630 medical scrubs, 31,472 gowns, 46,870 head covers, and 83,500 N-95 face masks have so far been distributed to health facilities across the country.
“The domestic production of PPEs have increased significantly; health facilities have so far taken delivery of 905,021 nose masks, 32,630 medical scrubs, 31,472 gowns, 46,870 head covers, and 83,500 N-95 face masks” President Akufo-Addo revealed.
The President disclosed this during the live telecast to the nation on measures put in place to help curb the spread of the virus by government.
Meanwhile, The Minister of Health has directed all food vendors, commercial vehicle drivers and other selected group of individuals to always wear face mask as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
In a statement Saturday, the Minister also directed the use of face mask in all public places where social distancing will be difficult.
“The Minister of Health hereby directs the use of face masks in all public places where it may be difficult to maintain social distancing. The general public is encouraged to wear mask or face covering when going out whether sick or not or attending to a sick person. Incorrect use of face mask carries a high risk of infection,” the directive said.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
