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Ghana to pay citizens’ water bills, health workers get tax holiday

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that his government will pay peoples' water bills for the next 3 months as the country tries to combat the spread of COVID-19, BBC reports.

All health workers, according to BBC News, will also be granted a 3 month tax holiday.

Washing hands with soap and water is considered one of the best ways to prevent the transmission of the virus.

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There have been 214 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country and five deaths.

Last week, Ghana started a two-week lockdown in three cities - Accra, Tema and Kumasi - that were identified as hotspots for the spread of the virus.

In a televised address, President Akufo-Addo said the government has urged the utility companies to ensure a consistent supply of water and electricity and restore any disconnected accounts.

Water-supply tankers will also be made available to provide water to vulnerable communities.

Meanwhile, health workers treating patients with Covid-19 will receive a boost to their basic pay and all health workers will also be granted a three-month tax holiday.

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