The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings has been closed until further notice due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The closure is aimed at protecting both staff and visitors alike, a statement from the office said.

Mr Rawlings, in confirming the closure, indicated that “isolation is key to protecting ourselves from the COVID-19 virus and it is in support of measures taken by the government to mitigate the spread of the virus.”

He urged all Ghanaians to seriously observe the safety measures put in place by the government to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

The statement said Mr Rawlings has, in the past few days, voluntarily tested for the virus and received a negative result.

Members of the public who wish to contact the former President or his office can email [email protected] or call mobile numbers 0264444464, 0200736637 or 0244023868.

Social media users can also contact the office on https://web.facebook.com/President.J.J.Rawlings/ or Twitter handle @officeofJJR.