It's a mixture of emotions on twitter, mostly panic and pessimism.
The greatest fear of all Ghanaians in most recent times, has been that the fast spreading virus will be imported into the country, especially with the flexibility of the country's travel processes and the fact that its neighbouring countries have recorded confirmed cases of same.
Checks after checks with authorities including the health ministry, designated hospitals, airport authorities, immigration, among others pointed in a similar direction.
Their words were, Ghana is well prepared, its borders are being monitored, foreigners are being checked, and the likes.
In fact, just two days ago in a national broadcast, President Akufo-Addo assured Ghanaians that the most is being done by leadership and health officials to ensure Ghana is safe. Even in the face of the virus they promised, an amount of 100 US dollars, among other things has been allocated for emergency measures.
Sadly, a day after this, the health ministry has confirmed two cases of the disease which was imported by a Turkish and Norway citizen. Though assured they are being quarantined and currently stable, amidst assurances that govt is working assidously to deal with the situation, some Ghanaians have already taken to twitter to express their fears.
While some are pessimistic about its spread considering contact in our daily routines, others are shocked about the rather 'suspicious' turn of events; that cases were confirmed almost after the president spoke.
Twitter is awash with a mix-bag of messages from Ghanaians.
Here a few compiled by Ghanaweb
As soon as government allocates 100 million dollars for the fight of coronavirus, boom Ghana confirms two cases. Isn’t coronavirus wonderful.
— Dr. Ayigbe Borla Bird ??? ???????? (@Mr_Ceyram) March 12, 2020
Okay I have to start packing my things now
— Timothy Compton???????????? (@kwamechopdaily) March 12, 2020
The two people who brought corona to Ghana came from abrokyire
— Kay ???? (@Kaypoisson1) March 12, 2020
???? see why we should have prevented entery
This thing ketch the markets a, we all go die
So Mr president @NAkufoAddo we’ve been asking and begging you for about a month now that ,close all border entries into the nation and all flight ?? too but you won’t listen to us now see ????????truth be told we don’t have the necessary facilities and requirements to contain this
— Yaw Despite???? (@yunkidgh) March 12, 2020
Despite how equipped it is , USA has even used closed its boarders but a developing country like Ghana still has its boaders open to foreigners. I blame our leaders.
— Slatt (@augy_og) March 12, 2020
March 11th 2020 - Gov't of Ghana Allocates $100 million to fight Corona Virus.
— Dr. Hausakoko (@sir_virgi69) March 12, 2020
March 12 2020 - Ghana Records 2 cases of Corona Virus.
March 13th 2020 - The $100 million is finished o.. The only way to survive is by Protecting yourselves with the Blood of Jesus
Dybala and Arteta have corona virus
— Kay ???? (@Kaypoisson1) March 12, 2020
Corona virus is now in Ghana too????
See how madina zongo junction boys are touchy
We die
Corona whyyyyyyyy pic.twitter.com/loCUjrqCHG
Are we safe??
— AmosAtoAcquah (@AmosAtoAcquah) March 12, 2020
We need y’all alive
— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) March 12, 2020
Be safe out there
Ghana ???????? shall survive this ???? #Chacha pic.twitter.com/DOECZk1vJM
I think it’s best for all us to suspend any travel plans(outside Ghana), unless it’s very necessary. Let’s keep Ghana CoronoVirus free ????????
— MrDumelo (@johndumelo1) March 12, 2020
Two cases in Ghana? Whew. God please keep us. ????
— thousand. (@oneman1000_) March 12, 2020
Chale if there’s a time to pray, its now. Pray and be vigilant. Follow the protocol, be careful and keep Ghana and the world at large in your prayers.
Kotoka airport should be closed
— Ejucated_GengStar (@JnrSanda) March 12, 2020
