CrediComms Limited

12/01/2022

24/09/2021

JOB VACANCY

A reputable Outdoor Advertising Company is seeking the services of a Business Administration Assistant.
The suitable candidate must be sharp looking with good communication skills.

JOB NATURE

• Part-time

LOCATION

• Accra

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Senior High Certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the company in meetings with clients.
• Run administration errands
• Carry out any other assigned tasks

SALARY

• Negotiable

SKILLS

• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Effective communicator
• Computer literate especially in the use of MS Office suite

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested persons should submit CVs and application letters via email to [email protected] and [email protected]

Application code EP-09-21 must be stated as the subject of your email
The deadline for submission is September 30, 2021.

NOTE: Only candidates who strictly follow the application instructions and are shortlisted will be contacted.

07/09/2021

VACANCY

OPERATIONS MANAGER

A reputable restaurant needs the services of an operations manager for immediate employment. A fit for the position should be able to handle all operational aspects of our business. The person will be responsible for delivering high-quality menu and motivating staff to provide excellent customer service whiles overseeing the efficient running and profitability of the restaurant.

LOCATION

Accra, Ghana.

QUALIFICATION

Degree (minimum)

EXPERIENCE
3-years and above - Prior experience in the food & beverage industry or with retail brands is an advantage.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and manage menus
• Ensure compliance with licensing, hygiene and health and safety guidelines
• Manage and supervise food and beverage staff to ensure maximum output
• Promote and market business
• Oversee stock and order supplies
• Handle customer enquiries and complaints
• Take reservations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Assess and improve profitability
• Develop strategies to improve general operations

SKILLS

• Excellent leadership
• Commercial awareness and effective communication skills
• Problem-solving and organisational skills
• Teamwork and collaborative skills
• Possess neat and pleasant grooming habits


SALARY

Negotiable

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates should kindly forward their resume and cover letter by e-mail to: [email protected] and copy [email protected].

Kindly state the application code OP-LP0721-002 in the subject of your e-mail.
Deadline for submissions is September 17, 2021.

NOTE: Only candidates who follow the application instructions strictly and are shortlisted will be contacted.

25/08/2021

HOUSEHELP NEEDED FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT

Are you seeking employment as a Househelp? Or have you ever worked in a similar position? Are you looking forward to newer opportunities as a Househelp?
Your opening is here! A Househelp is needed for immediate employment.

*LOCATION:*
Accra, Ghana.

*JOB SUMMARY:*
Hardworking and self-motivated person with good cooking and general housekeeping skills.
Skills
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Effective communication skills
• Openness and happy disposition

Starting Salary
GHc500

Other Benefits
• Accommodation
• Feeding

*APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*
Interested candidates should kindly text *HOUSEHELP* via SMS or WhatsApp to *0596044846*.
No calls!!!

*The deadline for submissions is August 28, 2021.
NOTE: Only candidates who strictly follow the application instructions and are shortlisted will be contacted.*

07/04/2021

Nanny Needed

Location: Spintex Road

Schedule: This family is seeking care Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends are ideal, and the family will discuss their schedule with the nanny ahead of time.

About the Family:
• Care will be for one curious and happy baby girl who is 9 months old.
• Both mom and dad are currently working from home, but both anticipate going back into the office as soon as possible.

About the Job:

• All standard nanny duties including light family meal preparation, errands, organizational projects, and light housekeeping.
• All transportation costs will be covered for errands.
• Live-in option is available.

The Ideal Candidate:

• College degree or nursing diploma
• Mature, active, self-directed, and can communicate effectively and openly.
• Two+ years childcare experience
• Education is a priority for this family so candidates must be knowledgeable about developmental milestones and focus on education-based activities.
• Fluent in English / Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Standard vaccinations, and COVID vaccination, are required.
• Willing to go through extensive Background Checks.

Salary: Negotiable

Desired Start Date: April 12th, 2021.

Kindly send your application to [email protected]

07/02/2021

VACANCY - FARM COORDINATOR

A company is seeking a Farm Coordinator for immediate employment.

Requirements:

a. Prospective individual should be fluent in English and Ewe.

b. Should be willing to relocate

c. Person should be living around Kasoa and its environs or be familiar with the locality.

Experience:

1 – 2 years in poultry farming

Minimum Qualification:

Degree or HND in Agriculture or related field

Skills:

a. Read and write

b. Practical experience in managing and running poultry farm.

c. Ability to ride a motorbike is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

a. Manage all farm activities

b. Ensure farm labourers report on time and execute their daily tasks

c. Develop strategies and schemes for ensuring maximum productivity from stock

d. Report daily on all farm activities to Farm Director

Application instructions:

Send your CV and application letter to:

[email protected].

Deadline for Submissions:

February 22, 2020.

07/02/2021

VACANCY - ACCOUNTANT

A reputable company is seeking an Accountant for immediate employment.

Experience:

1 – 2 years in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Qualification:

Degree Accounting or related field

Key Responsibilities:

a. Book keeping

b. Filing of taxes

c. Prepare financial reports

d. Any other accounting and audit related responsibilities.

Application instructions:

Send your CV and application letter to: [email protected] with the code AC-001 as the email subject.

Deadline for Submissions:

February 22, 2020.

31/12/2020

JOB VACANCY

Are you a professional cook? Have you ever worked in a hotel as a chef? Are you looking forward to newer opportunities as a chef?
Your opening is here!
A professional cook or chef is needed for immediate employment.

Skills
• Excellent with both local and international cuisines
• Effective communication
• Genuine passion for cooking
• Well organised and neat
• Pay attention to detail

Salary

Negotiable

Application Instructions

Interested persons should send their CVs via email to [email protected] or WhatsApp them to 059 604 4846

Deadline: January 3, 2021 @ 5 pm.

Only shortlisted persons will be contacted. Thank you.

30/12/2020

JOB VACANCY

Female driver or nanny who can drive and has a valid driver’s license wanted.

Position is part time.

Responsibilities

Drop and pick kids to and from school everyday
Drop and pick kids to and from playground and play dates on weekends

Candidate must be someone who is playful and can look after kids when out on play dates.

Candidate must have been driving actively for the past two years, have a valid driver’s license and should have worked before in a similar position.

Candidate must live around 37, Burma camp and its environs.

Candidates should provide details of 2 guarantors in their application.

Salary: GHC1,000

Applications should be sent to [email protected] and copy [email protected] with DV001 in subject or WhatsApp application to: 0596044846

Deadline: December 31, 2020 at 7 pm.

***Please add the code DV001. Thank you.

31/10/2020

Vacancies

1. Are you a professionally trained housekeeper?

2. Were you laid off because of the bad effects COVID-19 had on your employer’s finances?

3. Are you looking for a job?

4. Please link up via WhatsApp or text message on 059 6044 846 or send an email to [email protected] for great opportunities. You’ll NOT be required to pay any fee. Yours is to simply get in touch for an interview.

5. Others can recommend someone who qualifies for the job by sending their details to the contact in item 4.

Thank you.

*** Emphasis on a housekeeper who has worked in a hotel or guest house.

31/10/2020

A laboratory is looking for a supplier of 15.0L and 7.0L graduated buckets with lids.
Item specifications:

• Must be graduated (graduation can be inside or outside)

• Made of plastic with handle and lid

• Translucent

• Any colour (white preferred)

Contact 059 604 4846 via WhatsApp if you can supply.

Thank you.

24/10/2020

CrediComms Limited is a year old today. Hurray! The journey has so far been good despite the hit COVID-19 has had on businesses.

We thank our cherished clients for believing in us. Our utmost gratitude goes to the almighty God for being our pillar.

We look forward to a future that will give more jobs to the youth of this country.

Thank you.

21/10/2020

JOB VACANCY 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

A housekeeper is wanted for immediate employment. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of one year hospitality experience with good communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail.

Job type: Stay in

Skills:

• Pay attention to detail
• Good time management
• Good cleaning skills
• Good listening skills
• Must be honesty and have integrity
• Good communication skills
• Must be enthusiastic

Salary: Negotiable

Job responsibilities and duties:

• Cleaning and maintaining a private residence or commercial building to make sure that it meets any housekeeping and sanitation requirements in order to provides a comfortable space for residents or employees.
• Inspect rooms to determine need to clean and maintain them. Perform cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping floors, dusting and polishing furniture and equipment.
• Empty wastepaper bins and ensure that proper waste management procedures are followed, especially for kitchen waste
• Replenish supplies such as soap, shampoo, toilet paper and towels in bathrooms
• Wash and disinfect bathrooms on a regular basis by using the correct mixture of cleaning and sanitisation liquids.
• Clean and sanitise hallways, lobbies and offices.
• Clean and change sheets and towels; make beds; as well as wash, fold, and iron clothes.
• Carry out any other assigned tasks.

Application instructions:

Send CV with references to [email protected] and [email protected] with the application code RSHK-002 as email subject.

Deadline for application is October 23, 2020 at 5 pm.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

19/10/2020

JOB VACANCY

A reputable real estate company in Ghana is seeking an Estate Officer for immediate employment to provide effective strategic marketing leadership and implementation, estate management and administration.

Requirements
Successful candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Bachelors’ Degree in Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in real estate marketing. A good to excellent IT knowledge is an edge.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Portfolio management.
• Ensure that all client acquisition objectives are met.
• Conduct effective market analysis for effective policy guidance.
• Develop an effective strategic marketing plan for driving sales.
• Reporting to management of company sales and other real estate market developments.
• Find buyers who are in a position to proceed with purchase, and are willing to pay acceptable prices and follow up on payments.
• Arrange to meet clients to close sales.
• Acquire and effectively communicate responses to client questions.
• Develop schemes for real estate acquisition.
• Any other assignments that may become necessary.

Skills

• Marketing
• Negotiation
• Effective communication
• Customer relationship management

Salary

Negotiable

Application Instructions

Interested persons should send their CVs and cover letters with application code REO-05 as email subject to [email protected] and [email protected] before October 23, 2020.

Note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

11/10/2020

JOB VACANCY

Marketing Manager Needed for Immediate Employment

Fire Foods Ghana Limited needs a Marketing Manager for immediate employment. The successful applicant will be required to start work on November 1, 2020.

POSITION:
Marketing - Manager

LOCATION:
Accra, Ghana.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College Degree + Post Grad / MBA in Marketing (preferable).

EXPERIENCE:

5-8 years - Prior experience with food, retail or QSR brands preferred.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Develop marketing strategies. Manage projects, campaigns and activities to achieve the overall goal of maximising company profit.
• Expertise in Digital Marketing.
• Ability to manage everything from Developing Marketing Materials using Market Research and Competitive Intelligence to Project management.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Reports directly to Business Head.
• Manages directly complete marketing strategies from planning to delivery.


SALARY: Attractive and negotiable

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should kindly forward their resume and cover letter by e-mail to: [email protected] and copy [email protected].

Kindly state the application code MM-DP1020-001 in the subject of your e-mail.

Deadline for submissions is October 13, 2020.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

28/09/2020

Job Vacancy

Do you have an MCA or diploma in pharmacy with at least 2 years experience in dispensary?

Send your CV to [email protected] for a job opportunity.

Your email subject should include the application code *RCPM002*.

Deadline for submission of CVs is September 30, 2020.

25/09/2020

Important Announcement

CrediComms Limited does not charge job seekers fees. The company or individual that engages us to recruit pays the fee. Thank you.

23/09/2020

CrediComms Limited offers the following services. Prospective clients can call Obed on 059 6044 846 or Naa on 0243 460 462 for enquiries/appointment. You can also send email to: [email protected]. Thank you.

Services

Ghost Writing
Content creation including news stories and features
Website development
Branding (business profiling, brand guide etc etc)
Social media management
Editing/Proofreading
Recruitment
Preparation of CSR Document
Comprehensive Media Plan/PR
Business Development
Fintech Advisory Services
Media buying

Additional Services 👇🏽

Regulatory compliance

1. Registering and Filing for Social Security (Tier 1 to Tier 3)
2. Registering and Filing with Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
3. Registering and Filing with Registrar General’s Dept.
- Company registrations
- Annual Filings
4. Registering and Management Services for Non-Profits

Accounting

1. Set up of accounting system
2. Training on bookkeeping
3. Bookkeeping (Periodic)
4. Preparation of annual reports
5. Development of internal control policy/Accounting Manual/Processes
6. Filing for Social Security (Tier 1 to Tier 3) and GRA - Monthly
7. Filing for annual returns

*** We’ve dedicated and experienced staff/consultants with the expertise to handle all your needs on time and at affordable/negotiable rates. Thank you.

30/08/2020

Next academic year begins in January 2021 for KG to the current JHS 1 and SHS 1 students.

Airports opened with effect from September 1, 2020. All other borders remain closed.

Beaches, pubs and night clubs are to remain closed until further notice.

Source: President’s 16th address to the nation on measures to combat COVID-19.

28/08/2020

Job Vacancies

1. Deputy Restaurant Supervisor
Experience:

1 – 2 years in restaurant / hospitality industry
Minimum Qualification:
Diploma

Skills:

a. Must be Fluent in English
b. Good communication
c. Excellent Customer management
d. Must be proactive

Key Responsibilities:

a. Assist Supervisor to execute daily tasks
b. Ensure customers are well served and catered for within and around the restaurant
c. Report directly to Supervisor on tasks and activities

Deadline for Submission

August 31, 2020.

2. Deputy Editor

Experience:

Five years or more

Minimum Qualification:

Degree in Communications or related field of study

Skills:

a. Analytical
b. Good sense of judgement
c. Must be Assertive
Key Responsibilities:
a. Critically review all contents and publications
b. Ensure contents are coherent and reflect objective image of the organisation

Deadline for Submission:

August 31, 2020.


3. HR/General Manager

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year

Minimum Qualification:

Degree in Business Administration
Skills:

a. Good leadership
b. Assertiveness
c. Proactiveness
Key Responsibilities:
a. Manage day to day running of the organisation
b. Ensure employee tasks are completed
c. Manage welfare of employees

Deadline for Submissions:

September 1, 2020.


General Instructions

• Send applications to [email protected] and [email protected]
• Attach your CV
• Applicants must attach links to their social media handles to the application letters.

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

28/08/2020

VACANCY

1. Farm Coordinator

Experience:

1 – 2 years in poultry farming
Minimum Qualification:

Degree or HND in Agriculture or related field

Skills:

a. Practical experience in managing and running poultry farm.

Key Responsibilities:

a. Manage all farm activities
b. Ensure farm labourers report on time and executive their daily tasks
c. Develop strategies and schemes for ensuring maximum productivity from stock
d. Report daily on all farm activities to Farm Director

Deadline for Submissions:

August 30, 2020.

General Instructions

• Send application to [email protected] and [email protected]

• Attach your CV

• Applicants should attach links to their social media handles to the application letters.

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview

26/07/2020

Excerpts From President Akufo-Addo’s 14th address to the nation on measures taken to contain COVID-19

Date: Sunday July 26, 2020

1. Ghana’s case count currently stands at 32,969 positive cases, with 28,927 recoveries/discharges and 161 deaths (constituting 0.5 per cent of positives)

2. The number of active cases currently stands at 3,307

3. Final year students who tested positive for the virus are being managed in isolation centres; those in SHS will write the WASSCE

4. Government continues to engage stakeholders in the education sector to determine the conditions for the future reopening of schools after the current examinations are concluded

5. The restriction on the number of congregants worshiping at a time in churches, mosques will be lifted effective August 1, 2020; length of service has also been extended from one (1) to two (2) hours

6. Church leaders must ensure that congregants wear face masks at all times and the one meter social distancing rule applied

7. The various tourist sites and attractions have been opened to the public; drinking spots can now function

8. Beaches, pubs, cinemas, nightclubs remain closed until further notice

9. Ghana’s female U20 and U17 National Football teams have been cleared to go to their respective football camps to begin preparations towards their FIFA and CAF international matches beginning in September

10. All other team and contact sports and competitive sporting events remain suspended until further notice

11. Restrictions on the transport sector has been lifted; domestic airplanes, trotros, and taxis can take full capacity

12. Borders remain closed until further notice; special arrangement for evacuation of stranded Ghanaians abroad continues

13. Stigmatisation against infected persons and the spread of fake news is strongly discouraged

14. Government will continue to work to create a diversified, transformed economy that will deliver prosperity for all Ghanaians

15. All are encouraged to adapt to the new ways of doing things as the disease will remain part of our lives until a vaccine is found

16. Government expresses gratitude to the Trustees and members of the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund for providing the first Infectious Disease Treatment Centre for the country

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28/06/2020

EXCERPTS FROM PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO’S 13TH ADRESS TO THE NATION ON MEASURES TAKEN TO CONTAIN COVID-19

DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020

1. As of Saturday, June 27, 2020, Ghana’s case count stood at 17,351 positive cases, with 12,994 recoveries and 112 deaths (constituting 0.6 per cent of positives)

2. Out of the 4,245 active cases, 30 persons are severely and critically ill

3. A total of 294, 867 tests has so far been conducted, which is one of the highest on the continent

4. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has observed that most of the patients who have died of COVID-19, died on arrival or 48 hours after arrival.

5. There should be no fear of stigmatisation or embarrassment with being diagnosed with CIVID-19

6. All are encouraged to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health facility when they experience COVID-19 related symptoms such as fever, persistent coughs and body pains, loss of taste and smell, and difficulty in breathing

7. Most patients who are critically ill and need intensive care do indeed survive the virus when they seek medical health promptly

8. Out of 53 patients admitted into intensive care units at the Ga East Medical Hospital and the UG Medical Centre, 44 have fully recovered and have been discharged

9. The incentive package for health workers has been extended for another three months; all health workers will pay no income taxes for the month of July, August and September; all frontline workers will continue to receive additional allowance of 50 per cent of their basic salary per month

10. Issues surrounding the payment of allowances to frontline health workers have been resolved; payments will be effected from the end of June

11. The insurance package for health workers is still in place

12. All are encouraged to strictly adhere to all the safety protocols and consume local foods as they remain “our weapon to combat the virus.”

13. Final year JHS students are to return to school tomorrow, June 29, 2020 to prepare for their BECE exams; 532,000 students, 218,000 teaching and non-teaching staff and invigilators are to report

14. All Junior High Schools across the country have been fumigated and disinfected

15. Government has procured and distributed 45,000 Veronica Buckets, 90,00 gallons of liquid soap, 90,000 rolls of tissue paper, 40,000 thermometer guns, 750,000 pieces of 200ml sanitisers, and 2.2million reusable face masks

16. Every student will be provided with three pieces of reusable face masks, i.e. two being provided tomorrow, and the third within a fortnight

17. A COVID-19 sensitisation programme will be organised for all headteachers and the teaching staff from Monday, June 28, 2020

18. There will be no more than 30 students in a class; students will report at 9a.m. and close at 1 p.m.

19. There will no breaks outside the classroom; assembles and sporting events are banned; the use of classrooms for religious activities will also not be allowed

20. Each basic school has been mapped to a health facility and care will be provided to the sick in the assigned health facilities.

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21/06/2020

EXCERPTS FROM PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO’S TWELFTH ADRESS TO THE NATION ON MEASURES TAKEN TO CONTAIN COVID-19
DATE: SUNDAY JUNE 21, 2020

1. As of Saturday, June 20, 2020, Ghana’s case count stood at 14,154 positive cases, with 10,473 recoveries and 85 deaths

2. Out of the 3,596 active cases, 24 persons are severely ill, 6 persons critically ill, with 4 persons on ventilators

3. The increment in recoveries is as a result of the implementation of the new WHO guidelines for discharging persons infected with COVID-19

4. The stigma associated with the disease is worrying as it undermines efforts to fight the virus; it accounts for the reluctance of some persons to admit they have tested positive and go into quarantine

5. Persons who test positive for the virus, once they recover, do not pose any danger whatsoever to anyone

6. Government continues to mobilise holding-bay,
quarantine, isolation and treatment centres across the country to provide optical care and reduce COVID-19 related deaths

7. The wearing of masks is mandatory; the police will conduct random checks in the enforcement of this directive

8. Final year senior high school students (SHS 3), and second year Gold Track students are to return to school tomorrow, Monday, June 22, 2020

9. SHS 3 students will be in school for a total of six (6) weeks, before sitting for the WASSCE exams over a period of two (2) weeks

10. All the 1,167 Senior High Schools in the country have been fumigated and disinfected

11. Each student, teaching and non-teaching staff, invigilator and school administrator, numbering 800,000, will be provided with three pieces of reusable face masks, i.e. two being provided tomorrow, and the third within a fortnight

12. Parents are encouraged to provide their wards and children with at least one (1) face covering on their way to school

13. A total 18,000 Veronica Buckets, 800,000 pieces of 200 ml sanitisers, 36,000 rolls of tissue paper, 36,000 gallons of liquid soap, and 7,200 thermometer guns have been distributed

14. A maximum of 25 students will be permitted in each class; there will be no mass gatherings and sporting activities; religious activities will be permitted under the new protocols

15. All day students in schools with boarding houses will be resident in the boarding houses, while day students in schools without boarding facilities, will commute from home with strict adherence to the safety protocols

16. One dormitory block in each senior high school is to be used as an isolation centre, in the event of a student falling sick; each SHS has been mapped to a health facility

17. Through the National Food and Buffer Stock Company, enough food supplies have been distributed to all schools

18. Government is also making available 350 buses and 840 pickup vehicles to senior high schools that did not receive vehicles in 2016

19. Government will absorb the WASSCE examination fees of the 323,837 students who will sit for the exams; the intervention will cost GH¢75.4 million

20. All are encouraged to adhere to the enhanced hygiene, social distancing, and mask-wearing protocols to prevent the virus from further spreading.

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14/06/2020

Excerpts from the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 11th address on measures to contain COVID-19 in Ghana.

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020

1. Ghana’s case count currently stands at 11,964 positive cases, with 4,258 recoveries and 54 deaths

2. A total of 254,331 tests have been conducted, putting the Ghana’s positivity rate at 4.7%

3. Out of the 7,652 active cases, 13 persons are severely ill, 6 persons critically ill, with three persons on ventilators

4. Ghana’s death rate, which stands at 0.4%, is one of the lowest in Africa and the world; global death rate averages 5.5% and that of Africa stands at 2.6%

5. The increase in cases indicates that the virus has spread and continues to spread; the more people are tested for the virus, the more people are likely to discover as positive

6. The success of the aggressive tracing, testing and treatment approach will lead to a reduction in the number of cases

7. All are encouraged to consume local foods to boost their immune system while strictly adhering to the personal hygiene and social distancing protocols

8. The wearing of face masks is mandatory; the Police has been instructed to enforce the directive

9. All are encouraged to pay critical attention to their health and seek immediate medical attention when they experience COVID-19-related symptoms

10. The stigma associated with the disease is worrying as it undermines efforts to fight the virus

11. The decision to include schools in phase one of the easing of restrictions was taken advisedly; there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the resolution of the pandemic

12. Final year students in tertiary colleges and universities are expected to return to school tomorrow (June 15, 2020) to prepare for and take their exit examinations

13. Some final year University students will not be returning to school, as some of them, through virtual means, have already sat their exit examinations

14. All tertiary institutions, public and private, have been disinfected; universities, with their own hospitals and clinics, have also been equipped with the necessary PPEs, and have isolation centres to deal with any positive cases

15. All other institutions, without their own clinics and hospitals, have been mapped to health facilities

16. There will be no mass gatherings and no sporting activities; religious activities will be permitted in accordance with the current protocol

17. A total of 600,000 face masks have been distributed to the tertiary institutions; students, teaching, and non-teaching staff to have three (3) reusable face masks

18. A total of 1,700 Veronica buckets, 200,000 litres of hand sanitisers, 3,400 litres of liquid soap, and 900 thermometer guns have also been distributed to the schools

19. The Minister of Health, Mr Kwaku Agyeman Manu, who contracted the virus in the line of duty, is in a stable condition

20. The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Sekondi-Takoradi, Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam, has died of COVID-19.

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26/05/2020

Highlights of Ministry of Information’s Press Briefing on COVID-19.

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

1. Ghana’s case count currently stands at 6,964 cases, out of which 2,097 have recovered with 32 deaths.

2. Fifteen cases are severe; none is on ventilator; all are receiving treatment at selected isolation centres

3. The Eastern Region has not recorded a case for while the Western Region has become the new hotspot

4. Most infected persons in Ghana are asymptomatic

5. Although some healthcare workers have been infected, it has not been established if they have transmitted the virus in the discharge of their duties

6. The severity of the disease varies from patient to patient. Hypertensive patients risk being critically ill

7. The older you are with the virus, the likelihood you are of developing severe illness; pregnant women, persons with respiratory conditions are also at high risk

8. Smokers have been observed to be higher at risk of death and also with severe signs and symptoms when they get infected

9. Patients are treated according to the National Treatment Protocol. There is no specific antiviral agent at the moment

10. Patients are discharged after two successful negative tests at various intervals

11. The maximum number of deaths recorded in a day is two

12. The virus is here to stay; Ghana needs to agree on the best measures to adopt and institutionalise in the long term as it plans to live with the virus

13. The evacuation of some Ghanaians from Kuwait is the first of a series of evacuations to be conducted. Plans for the next evacuation exercise will be communicated in due course.

14. The Kuwait government bore the cost of evacuation while the government of Ghana incurred some cost upon arrival

15. Government could not evacuate all Ghanaians stranded abroad at a ago due to the large numbers involved. The exact number is unclear as more people keep applying.

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