Italy-based Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan has pleaded with Ghanaians to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the West African country.
The world is in a united fight against the disease, also known as Covid-19, which has so far infected over 200,000 people and claimed nearly 10,000 lives.
Ghana has thus far recorded 16 cases with eight reported to have recovered. In Ghana, there is a ban on all social gatherings which has affected all sporting activities
"It's rather unfortunate Ghanaians are experiencing the Covid-19 this very moment," The Fiorentina ace said in a video posted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on social media on Friday.
"But I can assure you all that Italy has experienced the worst in the last one month and a half but at the moment, I guarantee that the situation now is very calm and we're doing well.
"As you can see, I'm doing good.
"The situation now is quite better so I would like to take this opportunity to plead with all Ghanaians to take the necessary precautions in order to help limit the spread of the virus to guarantee a better health in Ghana."
Italy, where Duncan is based, is the second most affected nation by Covid-19 worldwide, having registered over 35,713 infected cases and 2,978 deaths so far.
Italian Serie A and other sporting events in Italy and other European countries have been suspended.