COVID-19: All the top stories you missed on March 30, 2020
Parts of Ghana is on partial lockdown, all in efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh believes in
According to Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, the country will lose about GHC9.5 billion due to the latest development.
According to him, it will be 2.5% of Ghana’s revised GDP.
READ ALSO: Airbus probe: Special Prosecutor invites Mahama’s brother, 3 others
Addressing parliament, the minister noted that the situation will lead to a “fiscal gap of GHC11.4 billion.”
Import duties, for example, will fall short of target by GHC808 million for the 2020 fiscal year, the minister indicated.
The effect of the virus on the economy will worsen because Ghana just began a two-week partial lockdown of Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Kasoa.
YEN.com.gh presents a wrap of the top COVID-19 stories for Monday, March 30, 2020.
1. Akufo-Addo’s ministers, deputies, presidential staffers donate 50% of salaries to COVID-19 Fund
All ministers of State, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, the deputy Chiefs of Staff, Secretary to the President have decided to donate 50% of their salaries, for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June, to the COVID-19 National Trust Fund.
Others include Secretary to the Cabinet, Presidential Staffers and Presidential Aides at the Presidency. The Fund was established by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the fight against the virus and to assist in the welfare of the needy and the vulnerable.
2. Ghana discharges two COVID-19 patients
Two recovered COVID-19 patients have been discharged in Ghana, health officials have announced.
Two others are awaiting laboratory results to inform health officials’ decision on discharge.
The two discharged patients, according to the Ghana Health Service, are those who fall under the Routine Surveillance.
3. COVID-19: LEKMA doctor tests positive
The test result for a medical doctor at the Ledzokuku Municipal Hospital (LEKMA Hospital) at Teshie, Greater Accra Region, has come in positive for COVID-19.
It is not clear how the doctor got infected. He has not shown any signs of the disease.
READ ALSO: COVID-19: Nurse at Ridge Hospital 'exposes' Obour after his late dad put patients & staff at risk
4. COVID-19: There’s enough to feed everyone; mad rush needless - Agric Minister
Ghana’s Minister of Agriculture has told Ghanaians that it is needless rushing to stock food amid the two-week partial lockdown of Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi.
According to him, Ghana has more than enough food for everyone. At a press conference in Accra on Monday, March 30, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto said Ghana is not at war.
5. COVID-19: Ghana’s partial lockdown in full force
An order for everyone to stay at home for a two-week period until 12 April, apart from essential workers, is in effect across parts of Ghana.
The significantly stronger measures to boost the fight against COVID-19 came into effect at about 1am on Monday, March 30, as announced by the country’s leader, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Day1: Streets of Accra empty as partial lockdown begins | #Yencomgh
READ ALSO: Airbus probe: Special Prosecutor invites Mahama’s brother, 3 others
Know someone who is extremely talented and needs recognition? Your stories and photos are always welcome. Get interactive via our Facebook page.
Source: YEN.com.gh
