Samartex Timber and plywood Company Limited has donated GHc 5,000 and hand sanitizers to the Wassa Amenfi West Municipal Assembly to help minimize the transmission of the COVID- 19 disease in the country.

Presenting the items, the Managing Director of the Company, Mr. Richard Duah Nsenkyire, said the health and safety of the Municipality and nearby communities was very important hence the support.

He pointed out that during these extraordinary times, it was imperative for all do their part to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

Mr Nsenkyire said the company was aware of the government's effort to fight the virus and it was important for them to also contribute their bit to fight against the virus.

“It's a civic duty for Samatex to support the fight against the disease and we hope our contributions will significantly help us win the fight against COVID-19,” he added.

Mr. Nsenkyire pointed out that sanitizers were effective for most infections and that people could carry small bottles of sanitizers, which can easily be handled and help to clean their hands frequently when water was not available.

He appealed to the public to comply with the guidelines and other precautionary measures put in place by the government.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. George Agyiri on behalf of the government and the Assembly, thanked Samartex for the support.

He said the Assembly had also done it part by distributing other materials, which would help fight the virus and encouraged the people to strictly comply with the World Health Organization and Ghana Health Service protective measures, and support the Government's efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.

The MCE called on corporate entities to be committed to fighting the spread of the deadly virus.