The president of the republic of Ghana has on another occasion ordered the total shut of all borders across the ends of the country. At the virtual May Day celebrations on Friday, May 1, 2020, Nana Addo added this announcement and made it known that this provision takes effect on the 4th of May 2020 at exactly 1am
According to the government, closure of the border is to ensure that there is no risk of importation of COVID-19 into the country from other countries.
Speaking at the function, the President promised and encouraged the whole nation that these restrictions cannot and will not be a permanent feature of our lives but they are for now essential for “our survival.”
“With the suspension of all public gatherings still in force and our schools still closed, government has taken the decision to extend further the closure of borders for a month effective 1 am of 4th May until Sunday, the 31st of May, 2020. We know that the overwhelming majority of positive cases came from travelers or contacts of travelers so we have no option than to keep our borders closed until we are confident that we have put in place measures to prevent travelers from importing the virus.” he added
The President announced in practical words saying. “These restrictions cannot and will not be a permanent feature of our lives but they are for now essential for our survival,”
Not long ago amidst the corona infections, Ghana’s air, sea, and land borders were closed on Sunday, March 22, 2020 following an order by President Akufo-Addo as part of efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the country.
Source: www.urstrulypraiznews.com
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