Coronavirus: Govt makes strides in PPE production and supply for health workers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has enabled significant domestic production and supply of protective equipment (PPEs) to health workers as they wage war on COVID-19.

According to him, these PPEs are for the protection of health workers who are sacrificing and showing a high sense of patriotism in their contribution to the fight against the novel Coronavirus.

He stated during his eighth address to the nation on Sunday [April 9, 2020] that, "Government has enabled domestic production and supply of protective equipment to our health workers to increase significantly – they have received, in recent days, 905,031 nose masks, 31,630 medical scrubs, 31,472 gowns, 46,870 headcovers, and 83,500 N-95 face masks."

Akufo-Addo also called for the continuous protection of health workers by all Ghanaians by observing social distancing and hygienic measures. He also requested for prayers for the health workers.

"The health workers, who are working day and night to care for the stricken, must continually be in our prayers. Their efforts will be in vain if we, at home, do not support them," he said.

Watch below the president's address to the nation.