Three Ghanaians have been confirmed dead as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy and Denmark.
The news was revealed on Wednesday 18th March 2020 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwag during a press meeting at the Parliament House.
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Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway who disclosed this to journalists said two of them died in Italy.
However, the Minister assures the situation is not critical to evacuate Ghanaians in those countries.
Shirley Ayorkoe Botchway, however, advised Ghanaians living abroad to be careful and follow the instructions from health professionals.
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“We have actually advised people [not to travel back] even our officers and those who have finished their tour of duty and are supposed to come back home.
“We have asked them to stay on…We have given them a month. If it is still raging after a month we will give them more time,” she told the journalists.
According to her, “We have advised Ghanaians generally everywhere to stay put unless it is absolutely necessary. But for our staff who need to come home, we have asked them to stay.”
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She said conferences and workshops have been cancelled so every country is ensuring that they take precautionary measures.
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