As measures are taken to curb the spread of the corona-virus, it is worrying to note that the mandatory wearing of nose masks is on the decline. Most residents in the Accra and the Madina municipality have stopped wearing nose masks.
Here in Accra, some residents indicated that the wearing of nose and face masks is causing more harm than good to their health. Ms Rita Fosu, a trader at Madina market said, they don’t believe that the virus still exists and are tired of wearing the mask every day for no reason.
Madam Comfort Narh also a trader said “our customers are not able to recognize us when we wear the masks. This is making us lose our customers every day,” she added.
A quick count in the markets indicated only two out of about 50 people wore nose masks while in other places no one wore the mask at all.
Some of the traders requested of the government to cooperate with them since the virus is not fast spreading anymore.