General News of Thursday, 7 May 2020Source: Starr FM55 staff of Asamankese govt Hospital test negative for coronavirusThe nurses tested negative despite coming into contact with a positive patientAll fifty-five (55) staff of Asamankese Government Hospital and a CHPs compound at Pabi who came into contact with an index case have all tested negative. Out of the number, five are health workers. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the tax waivers for health workers in March and further said frontline health workers would get 50 per cent of their basic salary as an additional allowance, tax-free. The tax waiver on personal emoluments will cost the nation GH¢237.5 million whilst that on additional allowances will amount to GH¢51 million. Apart from these, the government has secured insurance packages for frontline health workers.

Source: GhanaWeb May 07, 2020 16:18 UTC