The Bole District Assembly has disclosed that it would, on Saturday, March, 28, commence fumigation of the Bole Central Market to help stem the spread of the Covid-19.
The disinfection, it said was in line with the President’s directive on measures to contain the spread of the virus in the country.
This was made known by the DCE, Hon. Veronica Alele Heming in an interview with Yagbon News.
She said that, the Assembly has engaged leadership of the Market Association in the District to sensitize them on the need to carry out the exercise.
Hon. Veronica said the disinfection was in the interest of the people, and encouraged the leaders to ensure traders in their markets complied with the directive in order to help stop the spread of the disease.
Madam Veronica encouraged the citizenry to frequently wash their hands and observe other acceptable preventive measures outlined by health officials, adding “we must endeavour at all circumstance to keep some distance away from each other and avoid handshaking”.
She implored journalists to use their media to help educate members of the public to rigorously adhere to the precautionary measures set by health experts, to aid and prevent the spread of the disease in the country.
Ghana, as at now has recorded 68 positive cases of COVID- 19 with 3 deaths .
By: Yagbon Radio/Chipo Kwaku
