General News of Thursday, 7 May 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comWe need transparent face masks – Sign language interpretersplay videoClement Sam says he has asked a friend to get them some transparent masksSign language interpreters who are in the frontline of informing the deaf community in Ghana about the coronavirus pandemic have revealed that they do not wear face masks because facial communication is an integral part of their job. According to Love Amissah and Clement Sam, they need transparent face masks so they can protect themselves while doing their jobs. Unlike the speakers, however, Love and Clement never wear face masks during the briefings and this has resulted in concerns over their safety. If we cover our mouth, it’s not possible for them to know what we’re trying to say because sometimes we miss a word.”They noted they have made requests for transparent masks but are yet to receive some. “We mentioned it to a company that came there (media briefings) … We showed them a couple of pictures and we sent it to them and they promised to make us transparent masks, up until now we’ve not received them,” Clement stated.

Source: GhanaWeb May 07, 2020 13:07 UTC