Shortage of hand sanitisers as Ghana records confirmed cases of coronavirus

The demand for hand sanitisers has skyrocketed following the announcement of the confirmation of coronavirus in the country.

Ghanaweb.com checks at ShopRite and Game stores at the Accra Mall indicate that there is a general shortage of the items.

A joint presser by the Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu and Information minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah announced Thursday evening that two persons; a Norwegian national from Norway and a Ghanaian returning from Turkey have been quarantined after they tested positive.

Health measures which have been publicised to avoid the spread of the coronavirus include frequent washing of hands with soap or usage of sanitisers to kill germs and the virus upon contact.

The other measures are: covering the mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, as well as using the inside of the elbow.

- Throw used tissues in the trash.

- Wearing a facemask if you are sick

- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doors, door knobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.