KATHRYN BRIAN, ACCRA
Coronavirus, the world biggest threat still strive with us.
The respiratory virus which is contracted through physical contact with an
infected person has introduced a new way of life other than the usual. Precautionary measures put in place to curb the spread of the virus include washing your
hands, wearing your nose masks and frequently using of the hand sanitizer .
Veronica Bucket for hand washing
Some service providers in Accra are strictly complying with
the COVID-19 safety protocols despite the general apathy by some members of the
public.
A recent report issued by the Ghana Tourism Federation
showed that many operators of restaurants, pubs and other hospitality
facilities are disregarding the protocols after the restrictions were eased.
A few service providers in that industry such as food vendor
Margaret Amoah are bent on making a difference in strictly adhering to
the COVID-19 protocols.
She tells me that despite the additional cost she is
incurring her safety and that of her customers remain her priority.
Just like Margaret, Joseph Bediako who provides
transportation service is also concerned about his health and that of his
clients in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is his reason for spending
on the provision of nose masks for clients who engage his service without
complying with the COVID-19 safety protocols.
A medical doctor at the Ledzokuku –Krowor Municipal Assembly
hospital (LEKMA) Dr. Amanski Amankrah is warning that the refusal of some
service providers to comply with the COVID-19 protocols could erode the gains
made in fighting the pandemic.
He further recommended more take out instead of eating at the premises and also practice washing of hands to decreases the chances of the infection of disease including cholera and diarrhea.
The government and other charitable organization have donated veronica bucket, nose masks and hand sanitizer to the public in order to help retain a hygienic and serene environment against the current pandemic and after
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