Accra, Ghana, April 26, 2020//-Ghana has extended its ban on public and social gatherings including religious activities and funerals by two more weeks.
The Executive Instrument signed by the President gives effect to the measure which comes into force on Monday, April 27, 2020.
The President Akufo-Addo in his eight televised address to the nation, said he took the decision after a meeting with stakeholders, who admonished him to maintain the ban.
He said: “The strong consensus that emerged from this and other consultations is that the existing measures must be maintained for now, until we have a firm grip on the movement of the virus. This consensus is supported by data and science and I am also very much of this view”.
“I have, accordingly by Executive Instrument, extended for another two weeks, the suspension of all public and social gatherings as set out in the Executive Instrument number 64 of March 15, 2020 effective tomorrow, 1 am Monday April 27″.
On 15th March, President Akufo-Addo first banned all public gatherings in to contain the diffusion of deadly pandemic in the country.
“I am encouraged that so many of our trotros, taxis, and buses are operating with a minimal number of passengers, and our businesses and supermarkets are enforcing the need for social distancing, the use of hand sanitizers and the wearing of masks for all patrons and staff.
“I am fully aware of the sacrifices in reduced revenues that all businesses and enterprises are suffering. But, I believe we have no option but to sacrifice to defeat this virus. This is the time for sacrifice, so that we do not have to bear a greater cost in the future,” he added.
Currently, Ghana has recorded 1,550 COVID-19 cases with 11 deaths and 155 recoveries.
African Eye Report