Rawlings shuts office over COVID-19
The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings has been shut down in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana.
A statement by the former President said the move was to protect his staff and visitors.
“The office of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, former President of the Republic, wishes to announce the immediate closure of the office.
“The closure is due to the unfortunate spread of the Covid-19 virus. The decision which is aimed at protecting staff and potential visitors will be reviewed after two weeks.
The former President also urged the general public to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols.
“The former President once again urges all Ghanaians to be mindful of their personal discipline and care as we work to combat the disease. He calls on all to wear their masks, maintain appropriate social distancing, cough etiquette, and general hygiene protocols,” the statement said.
Some state institutions including the Ministry of Finance, BOST, and COCOBOD have also shut down after some COVID-19 cases were detected in the companies.
Ever since the country reported its first two cases on March 12, a number of influential people including ministers and heads of state institutions have contracted the disease.
More than 23,400 cases have been confirmed in all 16 regions with at least 129 deaths.
