Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apraku Twum Barimah
• There has been little compliance to COVID-19 safety protocols among the public
• MP for Dormaa East has called on the COVID-19 task force to punish offenders
• He stresses that the virus is fast spreading hence the need for strict protocol enforcement
There have been general concerns about the lack of adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols by the general public despite the increase in cases. Currently, in Ghana, the wearing of a nose masks in public places is mandatory, however, there are a number of individuals who flout this directive on a daily basis.
Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apraku Twum Barimah, has called on the COVID-19 task force to ensure that the public complies with the government and Ministry of Health’s directive on COVID-19.
He expressed worry at the rate at which little or no regard is given to the safety protocols in a time where lives are being lost due to the deadly virus.
“Over the weekend I visited some places, and I was shocked to realise that many people had organised events beyond the two-hour duration. In addition to that, most people were not wearing nose masks, people were shaking hands and hugging each other. This is not good for us. I think the COVID-19 task force ought to be proactive and punish people who flout the law, to bring progress and reduce the rate of COVID-19 infections in the country.
“If we fail to strictly adhere to the laid down rules and COVID-19 protocols, the nation is likely to experience continuous increases in the COVID cases. COVID-19 is now spreading beyond imagination, and there is a need to tackle it head-on. Strictly adhering to the protocol is key, and there ought to be strict enforcement to help reduce the increasing rate,” Mr Twum Barimah charged in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM on Monday, August 1, 2021.
Many have proposed that Ghana needs a high level of discipline in the fight against Coronvirus proposing that sanctions should be meted out to persons who flout the protocols. Also, the COVID-19 task force has been called upon to intensify its duties in ensuring that people comply with the laid down protocols.
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