President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the restrictions on movements in Accra and Kumasi by one more week from Monday, April 13, 2020. Delivering his sixth address on the progress of the national campaign to defeat the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana, the President said on Thursday that although the efforts have been successful, the country was not yet out of the woods. Two weeks ago, a 14-day restriction on movements in parts of the Greater Accra region and Kumasi in the Ashanti region, was implemented to control the spread of the coronavirus . READ MORE Coronavirus: 65 new cases confirmed, total up to 378 Infographics: Reason for Accra, Kumasi lockdown extension Coronavirus: Runaway ‘kayayo’ who tested positive found The lockdown has been implemented in parts of the country where significant numbers of virus infections have been recorded. The lockdown has been implemented in parts of the country where significant numbers of virus infections have be
The management of Ghana Water Company Limited has indicated through a statement that it is experiencing some challenges with water supply in Accra and most cities during this high demand period. It has therefore admonished consumers to increase storage of water while it is flowing through their taps, so in the event of low pressures or no flow, consumers can resort to their storage. A statement issued by the company said: “it must be emphasized that during this period of the coronavirus pandemic, citizens are advised to wash hands regularly under running water. With the erratic flow in some areas, consumers are advised to use improvised receptacles like the “Veronica Bucket” in the washing of hands and dispose of the dirty water immediately after". "A number of consumers who resort to the use of treated water for keeping lawns green, for commercial washing of vehicles, etc. are also advised to desist from that, since these practices reduce the pressures in the p