Covid-19: MPs Directed to Wear Face Masks in Chamber

This forms part of precautionary measures taken to avoid spread of Covid-19

Mar 20, 2020 - 09:11

Covid-19: MPs Directed to Wear Face Masks in Chamber

MPs in Chamber wearing face masks

The Speaker of Parliament Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has directed all Members of Parliament to wear face masks while dispensing their duties in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

This forms part of measures, taken by the House to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid -19).

The Ghana Health Service earlier today reported five more confirmed cases of (Covid-19) bringing the total tally to 16 cases

Three of the five new confirmed cases have no travel history.

Parliament has a matter of urgency, strengthened measures put in place to ensure safety of legislators.

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The Speaker, Prof. Oquaye himself was seen wearing a face mask in the House today, Friday, March 20, 2020.