President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged Ghanaians to be guided by what transpired last Christmas, where there was a sharp spike in the number of COVID infection cases and deaths in the immediate months of January and February 2021.
He said Ghanaians should avoid the repetition of such a scenario after this year’s Christmas celebration by:
ensuring that social events are held in open spaces; ensuring that attendees wear masks; ensuring that social distancing is observed; observing enhanced hygiene protocols, such as hand washing and the use of sanitizers; and encouraging attendees, as much as possible, to come vaccinated.
Nana Akufo-Addo said this when he updated Ghanaians on measures put in place by the Government to contain the spread of the Pandemic COVID-19.
He noted that In as much as our active cases are now relatively low, the wearing of masks, unfortunately, remains low, and compliance with the safety protocols is still problematic.
He said Whilst Government does its part to secure the necessary numbers of vaccines to help vaccinate all Ghanaians, citizens cannot afford to disregard the social distancing, hand washing, mask-wearing, and enhanced hygiene protocols that have brought us this far.
Nana Akufo-Addo said getting the jab is the best route out of the pandemic, because, according to WHO, it reduces the risk of death, hospitalization, and the spread of the virus.
“Let us choose to live and act responsibly throughout the Christmas festivities, and remember that our actions or inactions will either help to end the pandemic at a much faster rate, or continue to spread the virus in the country. I, on my part, will do everything possible to protect lives and livelihoods, and help return our nation to normalcy. It is possible, and the Government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is determined to realize this goal as quickly as possible.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Kofi Atakora
