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President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed delight over the collective efforts by the government, State authorities and the citizenry to curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.

Delivering his 6th address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, President Akufo-Addo noted that the decisions taken by government and the imposition of restrictions on Ghanaians, particularly areas under partial lockdown, have proven to be helpful.

He noted that though the decisions appeared to be harsh and inconvenient to Ghanaians, it has however saved several lives from the virus infection.

''It appears that our common efforts have been modestly successful in containing the virus and minimizing the spread. Undoubtedly, the decisions taken from day one to act quickly and decisively, and impose what may have seem like harsh restrictions have now proven to be effective and have saved a lot of lives," he stated.

Restriction of movement in Greater Accra, Kumasi and Kasoa has been extended for one more week.

This was announced by President Akufo-Addo during his 6th address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic.

If you may recall, a 14-day restriction was imposed with the aim of controlling the spread of the novel Coronavirus and according to the President, "it is important that we stay the course".

He said even though he doesn't take delight in imposing restrictions, the "fight is not yet over; we are by no means out of the woods yet" hence we must stay at home.

Meanwhile, the number of cases recorded in Ghana has climbed up to 378 with 6 deaths.