General News of Tuesday, 31 March 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comEyes on the Ground: Residents of Lawra Dikpe report unauthorized routes from Burkina Faso to Upper Westplay videoA picture of one of the routes to and from Burkina FasoSome residents of Lawra Dikpe in the Upper West Region of Ghana, have expressed concerns about how exposed they are, in the wake of a recorded case of the Coronavirus pandemic in their region. Speaking to Ghanaweb, one such resident, Sawaare Jacob, explained that though efforts are being made to monitor the country’s borders, including those in the Upper West Region, there are other routes that people may still use as entry points into the country from neighboring Burkina Faso. A video captured by this resident, showed a pathway in Lawra Dikpe that links to Burkina Faso. The only barrier at this route is a stream which people will have to cross to and from both countries. Meanwhile, the Upper West Region recorded its very first confirmed case of the Coronavirus,Watch the video below:You can also send us videos of happenings in your community via our WhatsApp number below.

Source: GhanaWeb March 31, 2020 13:41 UTC