President Akufo-Addo has reintroduced some restrictions to help curb the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ghana.

While addressing the country on Sunday, President Akufo-Addo said all parties, weddings and concerts are effectively banned until further notice, while the borders, pubs and beaches remain closed.

Ghana has currently recorded 5,358 active cases and 416 deaths so far.

The President speaking in update No. 23 said the situation could be worse if immediate efforts are not put in place. He cautioned anyone found flouting the new directives will be severely dealt with.

“Until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performance and parties are banned. Private burials with not more than 25 people can take place with the enforcement of the social distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing protocols. Beaches, nightclubs, cinemas and pubs continue to be shut. Our borders by land and sea remain closed. All workplaces, public and private must implore a shift system for workers in addition to the use of virtual platforms for business or work.”

“Conferences and workshops can take place with all the appropriate protocols however I encourage the use of virtual platforms for such engagements. Restaurants should provide away services and should as much as possible avoid seated services. The National Sports Authority and the Ghana Football Association should ensure compliance with the 25% capacity rule with spectators respecting the social distancing rule and wearing of the mask,” he said.