AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS (AUCC)

Address: P. O. Box LG 510, Accra, Ghana. Telephone: 233 (0302) 258584/6 Email: info@aucc.edu.gh
Website: www.aucc.edu.gh. Location: Discovery House Campus: No. 2 Jones Nelson Link,
off Kojo Thompson Road, Adabraka, Accra, Ghana.
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NOTICE:
UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS
Following the directive of the President of the Republic of Ghana on the closure of all universities to
prevent the spread of theCoronavirus (COVID-19) and the confirmation by the Ministry of Health of
six (6) cases imported into the country as at March 15, 2020, Management of the African University
College of Communications (AUCC) wishes to update faculty, staff and students on the following
practical measures and restrictions.

· Suspension of Lectures and Student Activities: Management has suspended all

lectures and student activities effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.

· Do not Panic: While it is good to be alert to the Coronavirus and to take reasonable
measures, our response should be a circumspect approach founded on facts and not on
fear.

· Promote Good Hygiene: Medical experts advise that it is essential to wash your hands
frequently with soap under running water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

· Office and Classroom Hygiene: Faculty, Staff, and Students are admonished to keep
frequently touched surfaces in our offices and classroom clean.

· Handshake: Medical experts discourage shaking hands as this could continue the spread
of the disease. We advise that we exercise sound discretion in this regard to avoid being
perceived as rude.
Shaka Ssali

· Adhere to Advice from the Government and the World Health Organization: Regarding
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the Coronavirus, the WHO has provided additional advice for the public. See the link below
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Patrick Quarcoo
Kenya

· Provision of Recommended Hand Sanitizers: Management of AUCC has taken steps to

provide dispensers containing the recommended hand sanitizers at vantage places for use
by members of the University Community.
Mr. Chris Skinner
South Africa

· Access Control:Given the high possibility of contracting the virus through touching
surfaces by hands and bringing them into contact with our eyes, nose, and mouth, the
Management of AUCC has decided to suspend the use of the access control device until
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further notice.
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· Further directives and guidelines on the way forward in respect of work and academic
activities will be provided by the University Management from time to time.
EXTERNAL GOVERNORS

Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye

SIGNED
REGISTRAR, AUCC
Nigeria

March 16, 2020

GOVERNING COUNCIL
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Dr. Joseph Silver Prof. Asare Opoku Nana Ama Yankah Dr. Nii Moi Thompson Mr. Kofi Yankah Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey Madam Cecilia Amoafoa Sefa
Chairman Alternate Chairman Member Member Member Member Member

Dr. George Oduro Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey Dr. Bernard Otabil Mr. Kwami Ahiabenu II Lawyer John Appiah
Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member