Ghana has lifted COVID-19 restrictions at all entry points of the country, effective today, Saturday, May 20, 2023.
This was announced by the Ghana Health Service in a statement signed by its Director-General, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye.
The decision, according to the GHS was borne out of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) announcement on May 5, 2023, that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The GHS in its statement amongst others said, pre-departure testing and test at all points of entry are no more a requirement for all passengers, COVID-19 health declaration form for international travellers has been suspended.
GHS further noted, “Based on the global and national situation, at the last national COVID-19 Task Force meeting on May 17, 2023, the following decisions were taken: Pre-departure testing and test at all Points of Entry are no more a requirement for all passengers. COVID-19 Health Declaration form for international travellers has been suspended. These measures are to take effect from today, 20. May 2023”.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
