Akufo-Addo Calls For Stricter Enforcement Of COVID-19 Protocols
President, Akufo-Addo, has confirmed that Ghana, like many other nations is experiencing a third wave of the COVID-19 infection.
He regretted that thirty six (36) more people have died from COVID over the last ten (10) weeks, bringing the cumulative number of deaths to eight hundred and nineteen (819) since the onset of the pandemic. Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan areas remain the hotspots of infections.
In his update#26 which was monitored by Wontumionline.com he said, the entire development is very alarming, especially as Ghanaians are being told by officials of the Ghana Health Service, that the recovery rate is on the decline.
The President expressed worry at the failure of most Ghanaians to adhere strictly to the COVID19 safety protocols.
He said it is extremely troubling to note that the high compliance rate with mask wearing has fallen alarmingly.
He reminded Ghanaians that the wearing of masks in public places, continues to be mandatory emphasizing that there are no exceptions to this rule, and strict conformity with this protocol will be enforced.
“Anyone found to be flouting this directive will have him or herself to blame. we cannot afford to allow the recklessness of a few to endanger the lives of the majority of persons in the country,” he noted.