Prior to this address, many have called for the ban on social gatherings – which is in the eighth week – to be lifted.
The extended ban which expires on Monday, May 11, 2020,
has affected public gatherings including church activities, political rallies,
workshops, conferences, burials, festivals, and other related activities.
When President Akufo-Addo extended the ban by two weeks
on April 26, he said the decision was backed by science and data also has
the support of some stakeholders in the country including the Council of
State, the Ghana Journalists Association, Trades Union Congress, National House
of Chiefs, and the National Union of Ghana Students.
“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,” the President added.
At the time, Ghana has 1,550 Covid-19 cases. As of May 9, however, Ghana has 4,263 confirmed cases.
It remains to be seen if the ban will be lifted or not.
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