Ghana has lifted the COVID-19 restrictions at all entry ports into the country as of today, Saturday, May 20, 2023.
This comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared on May 5 that COVID-19 was no longer a public health emergency of international concern.
In a letter signed by its director general, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Ghana Health Service declared that all COVID-19 safety entrance requirements have been abolished.
Pre-departure testing and testing at all ports of entry have been stopped, and the COVID-19 health declaration form for foreign travellers has been stopped, according to the statement.
“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.”
“COVID-19 Vaccination drive will continue. Persons with symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat would be tested for both Flu and COVID-19 at our sentinel sites across all 16 regions. surveillance will continue to help us identify any new COVID-19 variants of Concern. The public is to maintain general safety measures like hand washing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer.” parts of the statement read.
Read the full statement below
