“Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has recalled the House from suspension to consider some businesses to support government in the fight against the deadly coronavirus disease. Among the businesses to consider are waiving Value Added Tax (VAT) on donations of stock of equipment and goods for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.”
“”Lifting the restrictions does not mean we are letting our guards down,’ he said, adding hat the security services and health workers are on standby to identify, impose curfew, test and treat affected persons should there be an outburst in cases in any community in the country.”
“There have been almost 1,000 deaths and almost 19,000 infections across Africa, so far much lower rates than in parts of Europe and the US. The UN Economic Commission for Africa – which warned 300,000 could die – called for a $100bn safety net for the continent, including halting external debt payments.”
“The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu says work is ongoing on the modalities for tax relief and allowances announced for frontline health workers in the fight against the coronavirus. According to the Minister, though the payment of allowances has begun, not all health workers are immediately entitled to the package as primary attention would be given to workers in direct contact with the pandemic.”
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