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COVID-19 is real, don’t lose guard — KIA Port Heath Director
The Director of Port Health at the Kotoka International Airport, Dr. Lawrence Lartey has advised the public not to fall for peer pressure and ignore the Corornavirus safety protocols at events.
He said that even some adults “fall for pressure to do the unthinkable” stressing that it would be more dangerous for such persons to disregard the COVID-19 protocols.
“When the pressure is on you to remove your mask, do not fall for it” he cautioned.
Dr. Lartey’s admonition was based on an observation that it had become worrying to attend social events and see people without wearing nose masks although it was a major prevention measure against the Coronavirus pandemic.
This, according to him, was prevalent at marriage ceremonies and funerals where hundreds of people gathered.
He said some ladies at wedding ceremonies did not see the need to wear nose masks because of their make-ups and so they would rather show their entire faces regardless of the consequences.
The Director of Port Health was worried that at funerals, it was uncommon to see only a handful of people wearing nose masks at such events.
He called for behavioural change among people as these were not normal times and emphasised that hugging and handshakes should be avoided.
Dr. Lartey said it was a challenge to understand why some people still believed COVID-19 was a myth, however, people’s outlook of the virus changed when someone very close to them got the disease.
He said others also thought that even if the virus existed, it was being exaggerated and this trend put many lives at risk.
The Director of Port Health at KIA advised the public to take the protocols of hand washing, wearing of nose masks, use of hand sanitisers and observing the social distancing seriously because the virus was real.
He said health personnel were trying their best to curb the spread of the virus but sadly some had even lost their lives in the process, and called for strict adherence to the safety protocols.
From Difa Tetteh Tay, Tema
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
