Transport operators in the Northern Region are cashing in on the mass movement of people from Accra and Kumasi to Tamale following an impending partial lockdown.
President Akuf-Addo has announced that Accra, Kumasi and parts of the Central Region will be on lockdown from 1:00 am Monday for a fortnight to curb the spread of Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
After that announcement on Friday, however, natives of other regions have started leaving the towns affected by the lockdown to those that have not.
JoyNews’ Martina Abugri spoke to excited transport operators in Tamale who only experience this type of movement only during Christmas.
A driver at the VVIP bus terminal, Collins Appiah said they are making so much money as people move from the south to the north.
As of Sunday, March 29, Ghana’s confirmed COVID-19 cases stands at 152.
Government hopes the partial lockdown will help curb the spread of the disease but as people move from affected areas to the North, fears of community spread have heightened.
Latest Stories
-
EBID wins the Africa Sustainability Award
50 minutes -
Expansion Drive: Takoradi Technical University increases faculties
5 hours -
SHS heads demand payment of outstanding funds before reopening of schools
6 hours -
We thank God for the 2024 general elections – Akufo-Addo
6 hours -
Coconut Grove Beach Resort marks 30 years of excellence with memorable 9 lessons & carols service
6 hours -
WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup: Black Maidens beat Nigeria on penalties to win inaugral tournament
7 hours -
Real Madrid beat Sevilla to keep pressure on leaders Atletico
8 hours -
Liverpool put six past Spurs to go four points clear
8 hours -
Manchester United lose 3-0 at home to Bournemouth yet again
8 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: ‘It’s still an open game’ – Didi on Ghana’s draw with Nigeria
8 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: Ghana’s Black Galaxies held by Nigeria in first-leg tie
9 hours -
Dr Nduom hopeful defunct GN bank will be restored under Mahama administration
10 hours -
Bridget Bonnie celebrates NDC Victory, champions hope for women and youth
10 hours -
Shamima Muslim urges youth to lead Ghana’s renewal at 18Plus4NDC anniversary
11 hours -
Akufo-Addo condemns post-election violence, blames NDC
11 hours