President Nana Akufo-Addo has declared Wednesday 25th March 2020, a national day for fasting and prayers for the country following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
In a national address on Sunday 21st March 2020 to review the current stance on the procedures and measures towards curbing the spread of the disease, he pleaded with Ghanaians to pray whilst adhering to the measures outlined to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
“Whilst we continue to adhere to these measures and ramp up our efforts to defeat this virus, I urge all of us also to seek the face of the Almighty. So on Wednesday, 25th March 2020, I appeal to all Ghanaians – Christians and Muslims to observe a national day of fasting and prayer. Let us pray to God to protect our nation and save us from this pandemic,” he said.
“I thank the women and men of God who prayed for the nation with me on Thursday and with the Vice President on Friday for their intervention,” he said.
The President also applauded Ghanaians at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.
“I applaud the efforts and courage of Ghanaians in the forefront of the fight against the virus, the health workers, Immigration Officials, Customs officials, Civil Aviation Officials, airport staff, port health officials, Police and military personnel and other essential service providers for the yeoman’s work you are doing. Our nation is deeply in your debt,” he added.
Ghana records 21 cases
So far, Ghana has confirmed 21 coronavirus cases.
According to the Ghana Health Service website, “Ghana records two(2) new cases of COVID-19 with 1 death, this leaves the existing case count in the country to be 21.”
Prior to the new development, the website reported three new cases earlier on Saturday pushing the figure to 19.
One of the patients said to have an underlying health problem however died in the Ashanti Region.
The deceased, a 61-year-old man, reported to a health facility in Kumasi with a fever and cough.
Source: Citinewsroom
