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CAPE C: Mayor distributes 2,000 facemask to identifiable groups

The Cape Coast Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Ernest Arthur has distributed Two Thousand (2,000) face masks to some identifiable groups to help curb the spread of the Novel COVID- 19 in the Metropolis.

Date Created : 5/19/2020 6:05:45 AM : Story Author : Alice Abubakari/Ghanadistricts.com

Presenting the items, Mayor Ernest Arthur indicated that, the health of all citizens and residents of Cape Coast is a priority to the Metropolitan Assembly, hence the decision to provide the face masks to support the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

He emphasized the need to follow all established protocols and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Mayor appealed to the people of Cape Coast not to be complacent but follow all the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Earlier on the Metropolis as recorded nineteen (19) COVID-19 cases in view of these the MCE said calls for strict measures in dealing with the spread.

He announced that the wearing of face masks directive is going to be enforced to ensure compliance and avoid the spread of the disease.

The groups include traders from Abura, Anafo, Kotokuraba, and Thursday (Yawoda) markets, transport unions, food vendors, drinking bars, hairdressers, dressmakers among others.