Northern Regional Minister bans prostitution in Tamale in wake of COVID-19

The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Salifu Saeed, has banned commercial sex work in the capital town of the Northern Region.

The ban, according to Mr Saeed, is aimed at halting the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after 10 Guineans in the region tested positive for the disease.A statement signed the Regional Minister on Tuesday said the ten confirmed cases in Tamale "is a wake up call to all of us to abide by all directives issued to contain COVID-19".

"Accordingly, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has decided to place a ban on prostitution and its related activities with immediate effect", the statement said.