President Akufo-Addo has noted that the country can not afford to go back to the days of partial lockdown as it has brought considerable hardships and difficulties to many citizens.
He said the best way in battling the third wave of the virus is to return to the strict implementation of some of the safety protocols.
He noted “It is extremely troubling to note that the high compliance rate with mask wearing has fallen alarmingly. The wearing of masks in public places, fellow Ghanaians, continues to be mandatory. 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”.
The president stressed that “The COVID-19 Taskforce, which I chair, has recommended that a second look be taken at the protocols that have been put in place for the holding of funerals across the country. I have, in previous updates, emphasised the need for the strict observance of safety protocols at funerals, and the following measures are a set of enhanced protocols which must be adhered to by all at funerals.”
Touching on some of the considerable measures taking in place to combat the virus, he said all events associated with funerals must be held in open spaces.
“There must be observance of the one (1) metre social distancing rule by sympathisers; the wearing of masks is mandatory, and persons must respect the enhanced hygiene protocols. Funerals should not go beyond the two (2) hour time duration. Post-funeral receptions are banned; handshakes must be avoided; and one-week funeral celebrations are restricted solely to family members, and should not exceed a duration of two (2) hours.”
The president also admonished business operators and owners to observe staff management and workplace protocols that includes shift management system and technology.
“I want to admonish businesses, workplaces and their owners and management to observe staff management and workplace protocols, such as the use of a shift system and technology, with the view to achieving social distancing and hygiene protocols”.
Source:A1radioonline.com/101.1 MHz/Moses Apiah/Ghana
