President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians on the side of caution, and observes the COVID-19 safety protocols no matter where they find themselves in Yuletide.
He noted that Christmas festivities, which bring in its wake family reunions, parties, and many social and religious gatherings.
Nana Akufo-Addo said this during his 20th COVID-19 update.
He untreated all persons with underlying ailments, such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and asthma to pay particular attention to their health during the festive season.
He said” The dynamics of the virus has taught us that, if you must host or attend such events, they are best held safely outdoors or in very well-ventilated halls, rather than in closed, air-conditioned spaces. Even when organized outdoors, there must be adequate spacing for the maintenance of social distancing. Organizers of such events, public or private, should ensure the presence of ‘Veronica’ buckets, soap, and sanitizers, and must insist that patrons use them as frequently as possible.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora