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 sighted by Plan B News and 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”.
The Ghana Health Service said it will continue to ensure operational readiness and flexibility in order to respond to any possible surges of COVID-19.
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Read below the full statement by GHS
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