One new case of #COVID19 has been confirmed in FCT, Nigeria

As at 11:00 am on the 22nd of March, there are 27 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria

Of the 27 confirmed cases, 2 have been discharged with no death.
https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1241669255306907653?s=19
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They said they were ready so let them show their readiness.
Prevention has always been better (and cheaper) than cure.

95% of suspected cases tested negative.
Person go get malaria, Una go talk say na corobaby.

Pls. don't panic all this Corona efodemic is to make u scared
This is the kind of thing that inspired Charles Darwin to embrace the theory of Natural Selection. If you want to weed out your garden, just put your hands in your pockets and watch.

The press has blown this out of proportion to create panic! When this is over and done with, Mark my words, the flu season or malaria of 2019 -2020 will look much worse!

Just like every other flu we have known throughout the history of mankind. Should you not shake hands? Of course, Should you wash your hands regularly? Always. Should you stay home if you are sick? Certainly.

Should we destroy the economy, shutter businesses, put a match to the world's wealth? Months of quarantine will do this and I don't think so.

Ridiculous! Some People are easily manipulated! Once you give up your Rights and Civil Liberties for safety sake , you have given up all your freedom! The Government owns you. This is not what our ancestors fought and died for.

God have mercy, by the end of church services today who knows how many will be infected. I don't know why we can't obey simply instructions, stay at home NO. Holier than hollies people yet. Jesus I trust in you come and sanctify our land Eze umu ogbenye

May Almighty God protect us

Abuja has now become the second high risk territory in Nigeria after Lagos. Incredible!

The prayers of the saints and their fasts have not gone unanswered.
It is now on the right path and getting even closer to our redemption.

Be not deceived, our Lord works in very mysterious ways.
For this scourge did not enter Nigeria to cause death but so that the name of the Lord shall be praised.

Thank God!!

It's gradually getting to Aso Rock!!

NwaAmaikpe:

The prayers of the saints and their fasts have not gone unanswered.
It is now getting closer.

Our Lord works in very mysterious ways.

Bia this man sef! Your kolo is getting out kwontrol oh lol

The days ahead are very tough... Be ready

With our current mindset, it's going to be very difficult to contain this in Africa, Nigeria especially. People go around with the mindset that it doesn't affect Africa. People gather in masses without fear. Churches holding services besides the blood of Jesus will cover them.

The greatest pandemic in history was the Spanish flew which infected 500 million people (half the words population then) and killed about 50 - 100million. By statistic Cornonavirus will overtake that number in 3 months if it keeps spreading this way. Africa please listen before it's too late.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4no04822NQ

Dingbats are going to be praying away the virus why they spread the virus in their useless shrines named churches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsR1XkJGsbA

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. This is the third time in the last ten (10) days that I have come into your homes to give you an update on the progress of our fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. I am going to be providing you regular updates.

On Sunday, 15th March, I briefed you about the enhanced measures taken by Government to deal with the virus, which has, so far, infected nineteen persons (19) in the country. Unfortunately, one (1) person, who tested positive for the virus, but had serious underlying health complications, passed away in the early hours of today. I am reliably informed that all the other eighteen (18) persons are doing well, and are responding to treatment. Indeed, eight (cool of them are being managed from their homes, in isolation.

I am deeply humbled by the widespread nature of the support from you, the Ghanaian people, for the measures I have taken so far. Let me also commend both sides of Parliament for the expeditious and responsible manner in which they handled the passage of the Imposition of Restrictions Act, to which I have given assent.

This morning, I chaired the daily Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting on our Coronavirus Response to review the current position. I am encouraged by the numbers of Ghanaians that are observing the prescribed social distancing and enhanced hygiene protocols announced earlier. However, it has become necessary to take additional measures to stem the spread of the virus, and protect the lives of our people. We must do everything within our power to contain the spread of the virus.

Firstly, all our borders, that is by land, sea and air, will be closed to human traffic for the next two weeks, beginning midnight on Sunday. Anybody who comes into the country, before midnight on Sunday, will be mandatorily quarantined and tested for the virus. This closure will not apply to goods, supplies and cargo.

Secondly, the Ministry of Health will not only step up its contact tracing efforts, but will also see to it that all persons who have been identified as having come into contact with infected persons are tested for the virus. More personal protection equipment are being procured to beef up supplies for our frontline health workers. Fifty thousand additional test kits have been ordered, and are expected in the country very shortly.

Thirdly, the Ministry of Health is mobilising new and retired healthcare professionals to augment our preparedness in dealing with a possible surge in infections. It is heartening to hear of the numbers of retired healthcare professionals who have stepped forward to offer their services, just as it is to note the Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have responded to this crisis by producing greater quantities of sanitisers and ‘Veronica buckets’. Let me reiterate my appeal to members of the pharmaceutical industry to scale up their domestic production of pharmaceutical products. Government will do its best to support them.

As I have stated before, there will be a constant review of the measures announced, and, if necessary, enhanced.

Fellow Ghanaians, the cases of localised infections require that we maintain strict self-discipline, and continue to practice prescribed social distancing and enhanced hygiene protocols in all aspects of our daily lives. We must wash our hands regularly, use alcohol-based sanitisers, stop shaking hands, and avoid unnecessary close body contact. I am pleading with each and every one of you, comply with these measures. Our survival is in our own hands.

Whilst we continue to adhere to these measures, and ramp up our efforts to defeat this virus, I urge all of us, also, to seek the face of the Almighty. So, on Wednesday, 25th March, 2020, I appeal to all Ghanaians, Christians and Muslims, to observe a national day of fasting and prayer. Let us pray to God to protect our nation and save us from this pandemic. I thank the men and women of God who prayed for the nation with me on Thursday, and with the Vice President on Friday, for their intervention.

I applaud the efforts and courage of Ghanaians in the forefront of the fight against the virus – health workers, immigration officials, customs officials, civil aviation officials, airport staff, port health officials, police and military personnel, and other essential service providers – for the yeoman’s work you are doing. Our nation is deeply in your debt.

Fellow Ghanaians, all that Government is doing is intended to achieve five (5) key objectives – limit and stop the importation of the virus; contain its spread; provide adequate care for the sick; limit the impact of the virus on social and economic life; and inspire the expansion of our domestic capability and deepen our self-reliance.

There are obvious difficulties ahead of us, and we should all brace ourselves to face them. I will be transparent with you, and not shirk from sharing with you the realities of our situation. But, I am determined to take whatever steps are necessary to safeguard our society, our economy and our future. I remain confident that together, and by the Grace of God, we shall overcome. This, too, will pass.

May God bless us all, and our homeland Ghana, and make us great and strong.

Have a good night, and I thank you for your attention.

Watch the President's full address above.