Covid-19: with or without vaccines, protect yourselves-Dr. Nsiah Asare

 Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah has advised Ghanaians should always adhere to all the safety covid-19 protocols as the active cases keep surging.

According to him, you can contract the virus even if you had taken the two vaccines hence the need for them to adhere to the protocols.

Ghana has recorded 6,276 Covid-19 active this brings the total of confirmed cases to105,512, 86 of these cases are severe while 17 others are in critical condition according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

“Volta, Bono, and Bono East regions are emerging as covid-19 hotspots in the country”, GHS revealed that.

The rise in cases within these regions, has been very significant since July.

This is commensurate with sharp rises in cases across the country as Ghana battles a third wave of the virus.

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye who gave an update on the country’s case count at a briefing Wednesday, stated that the Volta Region for instance, which had only 16 cases as of July 1, now has 532 cases.

He mentioned that most of these cases were being recorded in schools and workplaces in the region.

“There has been a very steep rise in the active cases in the last 2 weeks. We have increasing hospitalization and deaths, we’re having some emerging hotspots outside Accra and Kumasi. That is, now we have Volta having new cases, Bono and Bono East also seeing some cases. We also have workplace and school outbreaks taking place.”

Dr. Nsiah Asare added that, “Though you might not killed by the virus but can test positive and will likely be admitted at the hospital hence the need for everyone with or without the vaccines should continue to adhere to the protocols.

 

 

 

#Fixthecountry: Ghanaians have spoken- Convener

One of the Conveners for the #fixthecountry protesters, Rashida Kamal has stated that, the demonstration has clearly revealed that, Ghanaians have expressed their dissatisfaction towards the leadership of the this country.

According to her, everyone who took part in the protest had their own problems they are facing and the need for them to express their displeasure.

Thousands of Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, participated in the much-publicized #FixTheCountry protest.

The demonstrators are demanding among other things a new constitution and steps to address the many challenges facing the ordinary Ghanaian.

Clad in red and black, the protestors wielded placards with varying inscriptions including ‘#FixOurEducation System now’, ‘A new constitution now’, ‘Justice for Kaaka’ and ‘If Ghana was your personal property, would you run it like this?’, and several others.

The protest is to pile pressure on the government to address Ghana’s numerous challenges, including youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and high cost of living.

Mad. Rashida added that, she believes the government have heard their plea and will work hard for the betterment of the residents.

She hinted that, this #fixthecountry protest will not be one day show but rather, they are preparing to embark on a protest across the country to express their displeasure if the government continues to be adamant.

 

Covid-19: We are monitoring funeral ceremonies- Dr. Nsiah Asare

 To curtail the spread of covid-19 in the country, President Akufo Addo directed that, funeral ceremonies should not exceed two hours.

Addressing Ghanaians on strategies put in place to reduce the rising COVID-19 cases in the country in his 26th update, the President said: “funerals should not go beyond the two (2) hour time duration.”

He said the directive is part of recommendations made by the COVID-19 Taskforce.

He has also banned post-event reception services.

He said this forms part of measures put in place to curb the upsurge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

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,” the President said.

The President also said all events associated with funerals must be held in open-air spaces, adding that sympathizers at funerals must strictly observe the one-metre social distancing rule.

He said one-week observations should also be down within a two-hour period but restricted to only family members.

The wearing of masks and observation of enhanced hygiene protocols is also mandatory, while the duration for one-week funeral celebrations has been limited to just two hours.

These measures have been announced amid growing fears of a third wave of COVID-19 believed to have been caused by a new strain of the virus, the Delta variant.

Meanwhile a visit to some funeral grounds by Joynewsplus saw that, they had flauted the two hours time duration.

According to them, it is impossible to mourn their love ones in that timeframe.

They added that, it takes the whole day to mourn their love ones hence the decision to mourn in two hours is impossible.

Though some of them were observing the safety protocols by earring of the nose mask and using hand sanitizers.

Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah has hinted that, they are monitoring closely to deal with those who will violate the timeframe directed by the President.

According to him, though some are adhering to the timeframe whiles others have become adamant.

He revealed that, “We have joined the Security Personals to arrest anyone who will fail to use the timeframe and will be dealt with”.

“We have also appealed to the traditional rulers to order their people to adhere to the timeframe”, he disclosed.