The Ministry of Finance has directed its staff to begin working from home as they await results of mass testing conducted at the ministry.
A memo to the staff by the Chief Director of the Ministry Patrick Nomo sighted by ATL FM News indicates that the decision was reached as a result of a mass testing exercise ongoing for staff working on-site at the ministry.
They note that as and when the results come in staff who test positive will be duly informed and receive the necessary health care from the Ministry of Health while contact tracing will immediately commence.
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The statement added that because of the preparation of the mid-year budget review some core staff will be maintained to work from approved locations to prepare the Mid-Year budget review.
The ministry is cautioning its staff to adhere strictly to all the necessary hygienic protocols even as they work from home.
The memo said the ministry is employing all means to make more use of digital engagements and limit the face to face meeting.
Earlier this week the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) shut down operations at its head office after 46 staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Similarly, COCOBOD announced closure of its head office in Accra after some workers also tested positive for Coronavirus.
Source: ATLFMNEWS
