The Government has extended hours of service for Muslims and Christians from one Hour to two Hours, effective 1st August 2020.
This was in consultation with Church and Muslim leaders.
Addressing the Nation on Sunday, 26th July 2020, President Akufo-Addo said: “From 1st August 2020, the restrictions on the number of congregants worshipping at a time in Church will be lifted, with the length of worship extended from one (1) to two (2) hours per service.”
“Church leaders, who are desirous of implementing this enhanced easing directive, must ensure that congregants wear face masks at all times, and the one (1) metre social distancing rule is scrupulously applied.”
He said these same guidelines apply to worship in Mosques.
“With greater numbers of congregants likely to return for worship, I would, respectfully, ask the religious leaders to pay even greater attention to the fresh air ventilation of their premises, rather than relying on the use of air conditioners.”
Meanwhile, the president said Private burials, still, with a maximum of one hundred (100) persons, can continue to be performed.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
