ACCRA, May 21 (NNN-GNA) – The Ghanaian government said yesterday that, the country decided to further lift COVID-19 restrictions, amid declining global and domestic trends for the infection.
The country witnessed a sustained decline in COVID-19 infections, over the past five months, and based on the global and national situation, it decided to remove the remaining restrictions, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) said.
“Pre-departure testing and testing at all points of entry are no longer required for all passengers. The COVID-19 health declaration form for international travellers, has been suspended. These measures took effect from yesterday, May 20,” it said.
But for vigilance and the protection of people from infections, the agency said, COVID-19 vaccinations would continue, and people with fever, cough and sore throat would be tested, for both flu and COVID-19.
The GHS further urged people, to maintain the general safety measures of hand-washing with soap, under clean running water, and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, directing those with complaints of fever, cough and sore throat, to report to the nearest health facility for management.– NNN-GNA
