Mr Abraham Koomson, Secretary General of the GFL, speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Tema, that such incentives would ginger companies to allow their workers to stay at home and take care of their children as well as prevent contact spread of the disease.

Mr Koomson noted that even if they do not shut down as it would be impossible for factory hands to operate from their homes, government could support the companies with the needed personal protective equipment to ensure that they did not contract the virus and subsequently spread it to others at home, market,  mall, commercial transport among other.

"We expect government to consider using part of the $100 million to support employers to deal with the challenge, "he said, adding that "private investors will find it extremely difficult to pay wages while workers stay at home".

He said government should engage the employers to discuss the best possibilities and alternatives in handling work in the wake of the virus since Ghana had so far confirmed eleven cases within a week.

He added that employees of the public sector and other works who could operate from home should be allowed so while those who could not, were provided with the needed protection.

He revealed that in that light, the GFL administrative staff had been asked to stay at home till the situation improved indicating that they would still receive their monthly salary.

Mr Koomson also appealed to government and relevant agencies to ensure that medical staff and auxiliary hospital staff were well equipped and motivated to effectively and efficiently take care of persons with the disease.