COVID-19: Don’t open up churches – GMA warns Akufo-Addo

The Ghana  Medical Association (GMA) has cautioned President Akufo-Addo against lifting the restrictions against public gathering in the country following rising cases of the coronavirus.

There are reports churches are persuading the president to open up and allow them to fellowship.

However, the GMA in a statement Saturday warned the infection rate of COVID-19 could worsen if the President takes off the order against public gathering and social functions.

“His Excellency the President of the Republic should not lift the ban on social gatherings for religious activities, schools, marriage ceremonies, funerals etc.

“Government must ensure the prompt and continuous distribution of PPE’s to all health workers at their various institutions (or places of work) at all times. This will guarantee the safety of all health workers as they continue to render care to patients,” GMA added.

Ghana has far recorded 22 deaths of Covid-19 with over 4, 263 positive cases.