Summary:
-I was in quarantine for 2 weeks and I’m back to work.
-We have come to understand that COVID-19 is not a problem which will come on its own. We hope and pray that a treatment will happen tomorrow but we don’t know if will happen in a month or in a few years
-It’s not normal that we have to wear masks but now we have to. Until a treatment is found, COVID-19 remains a part of our lives
-The most significant of our measures has been the gradual reopening of schools. Since I last addressed the nation, we have seen students return to school to prepare for their final exams
-Final year students who have tested positive are being managed
-Government is extending the free supply of electricity to lifeline users to the end of the year.
-The safety and good health of student and staff have been the paramount consideration in the opening of schools.
-The Finance Minister has painted a credible hope for the future despite the effects of COVID
-Government was able to feed over 1,000 people during the lockdown
-GH$600 million being disbursed to businesses
-Our recovery rate has increased from 75% a month ago to 89%. Our hospitalization rate has been very low
-We are steadily on the path to limiting spread of the virus
-The study shows we are steadily on the path to limiting the spread of the virus
-Ghana’s death rate has consistently been very low
-From 1 August the duration of church services will be extended from 1 hour to 2 hours
-The number to look out for is the number of active cases
-Until treatment is found covid will remain with us.
-I’m announcing the reopening of our tourist sites. Beaches, pubs, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed
-Open-air drinking bars can now function
-Government has lifted restrictions on the transport sector, buses and air planes can take full capacity.
-Borders remain closed
-We must reject those who seek to spread falsehood
-There will always be those peddling untruth through social media, as we work towards defeating this virus we should work to stop those people
-Black Maidens and Black Princesses can go camping and start preparations ahead of their respective qualifiers but will follow the protocols accordingly.
-We should teach ourselves how to live responsibly with the virus
