Former health minister and a member of the National Democratic technical team for the coronavirus, Alex Segbefia has bemoaned the lack of discipline as the government has eased restrictions on some aspect of social gatherings.
He underscored the need for Ghanaians to be disciplined and adhere to the safety protocols despite alluding to the fact that discipline does not exist.
He was worried some persons are still of the belief that the coronavirus was a myth.
Mr. Segbefia admonished churches, mosques to put in measures to ensure the virus is contained.
The easing of restrictions and the directive to allow the Electoral Commission and National Identification Authority (NIA) to resume their operations means they would be more contacts hence the need for strict measures to be taken to ensure the cases are not increased further.
Speaking to Kwame Agyapong on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5f, he cautioned authorities not to bang all their hopes in our low mortality rate but rather strive to protect lives.
Persons with underlining health conditions such as diabetics, heart disease, hypertension and others stand at higher risk should we record more cases and so we have to protect all these persons, he added.
President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced changes to the COVID-19 protocols being implemented to contain the spread of the virus.
Mr Akufo-Addo indicated that schools should resume for final year students in Universities, Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Junior High Schools (JHSs).
Similarly, churches and mosques have been asked to resume normal worship services but only with 100 people in attendance during each period.
Attendees are to wear masks, observe social distancing and names recorded for each service.
Meanwhile, fumigation of churches, mosques and schools will be undertaken ahead of reopening whereas all teachers and students will be provided with face masks.
Security services have been tasked to enforce rules of easing.
The president declared that institutions who flout regulations will be sanctioned without fear or favour.
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