The novel corona virus disease (also known as COVID - 19) which started in WUHAN in December 2019 has grounded the global economy to a halt. World crude prices reached their lowest and trade among nations have generally slowed. Production has slowed and jobs are being lost across the globe.

Globally, over seven million people have contacted the virus and four hundred thousand have died. Ghana announced its first two confirmed cases of COVID - 19 on 12 March, 2020 and as of June 14, 2020, the number of confirmed cases stood at 11,964 with 54 deaths. The impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic on Ghanaian economy and the global economy at large is predicted to be very severe. The government of Ghana, like many other governments, is spending more funds on containing the pandemic and limiting the effect of the pandemic on the economy. The IMF Executive Board approved the disbursement of US$1 billion drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) For Ghana on April 13, 2020 after receiving application from the country's government.

Given this background, briefly discuss the repercussions of the corona virus pandemic for the Ghanaian economy and foreign exchange market. Suggest ways of mitigating the effects of covid - 19 on Ghana's balance of payments (BOP).