Volta Region to get screening centres for coronavirus

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Achibald Letsa has announced that screening centres will be set up at entry points into the region from the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions to prevent importation of the virus.

Dr. Achibald Letsa in a press statement said the screening centres would be in the South Dayi, North and South Tongu districts.

According to him, the measures were instituted by the Volta Regional Public Health Emergency Management Committee, following a sharp increase in confirmed cases in neighbouring Eastern Region from 1 to 16 as of April 10, 2020.

Dr Letsa stated that there were ongoing discussions with Municipal and District Chief Executives to adopt practical solutions to prevent overcrowding on market days in their respective areas.

He further announced that a multidisciplinary task force has been set up to ensure private and commercial vehicles adhere to the social distancing directive by the Transport Ministry, which includes a reduction in the number of passengers aboard a vehicle.

“It is strongly recommended that the general public adheres to social distancing in all endeavours especially when they are boarding vehicles,” he added.