Coronavirus: Social distancing key to stop spread – GHS boss appeals to public[audio]

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The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, is appealing to the public to adhere to the government’s directive to limit the spread of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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He expressed worry about the total disregard for the social distancing protocol at a time cases recorded in Ghana are still moving up.

Dr Kuma-Aboagye expressed these sentiments on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Wednesday.

He indicated that, community transmission of the virus will be reduced if human contact is limited.

“Coronavirus is a contact disease so if we can avoid contact, it will limit the spread,” Dr Kuma-Aboagye.

He was, however, happy the infection rate of the virus in Ghana is slow, an indication the measures being put in place are working.

The GHS boss said if all the safety measures are taken seriously, the spread of the virus will be curbed.

He called on public-spirited individuals, organisations and the media to increase public awareness and education to complement the government’s efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.