President Akufo-Addo has maintained the directive that cinemas, pubs, and beaches will remain closed as part of restrictions adopted to contain the coronavirus.
He made this statement during his 20th address to the nation on measures instituted by the government to fight Covid-19.
“Beaches, pubs, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed until further notice. All other institutions that have been cleared to function are to continue to do so in strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols,” President Akufo-Addo stated.
These places have been closed since the country was placed under lockdown in March.
With barely a week to the Christmas festivities, President Akufo-Addo urged the citizenry to err on the side of caution and observe all the safety protocols as they hold their family reunions, parties and many social and religious gatherings.
He also advised persons with underlying ailments, such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic liver disease, and asthma to pay particular attention to their health during the festive season.
“The dynamics of the virus has taught us that, if you must host or attend such events, they are best held safely outdoors or in very well-ventilated halls, rather than in closed, air-conditioned spaces.
"Even when organised outdoors, there must be adequate spacing for the maintenance of social distancing. Organisers of such events, public or private, should ensure the presence of ‘Veronica’ buckets, soap and sanitisers, and must insist that patrons use them as frequently as possible," he said.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo stressed that the country's borders, by land and sea will also remain closed to human traffic until further notice.
Latest Stories
-
Finance Minister to unveil Mahama’s 2025 Budget today
29 minutes -
Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says
51 minutes -
Cowbell-GES Independence Day Debate: Gomoa Senior High Technical outshines Serwaa Kesse Girls’ SHS to win contest
1 hour -
Geisha champions women’s empowerment and progress at 7th National Women’s Summit & Expo
1 hour -
Musk’s Tesla facilities in US face ‘Takedown’ protests
1 hour -
Charity M. E. Adupong’s vision of promoting food security and empowering women in agricbusiness
2 hours -
Stocks fall in US and Asia over Trump tariffs concerns
2 hours -
Liverpool need best display of season to beat PSG – Slot
2 hours -
King and Kate return to annual Commonwealth service
2 hours -
US unveils new app for ‘self-deportations’
2 hours -
More than 80% of USAID programmes ‘officially ending’
3 hours -
Ayra Starr, Mofe-Damijo to join Idris Elba as cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
3 hours -
Businessman, farmer granted bail for allegedly defrauding estate developer
3 hours -
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency recovers nearly $500m in one year
3 hours -
NDC Sowutuom branch organiser granted GH¢100,000 bail pending appeal
4 hours