President Nana Akufo Addo in his Update No. 26 on Ghana’s enhanced response to the Coronavirus pandemic, has placed an embargo on holding post-funeral receptions and directed that funeral ceremonies should not exceed two hours.

According to the President, the directive is part of recommendations made by the COVID-19 Taskforce.

“The COVID-19 Taskforce, which I chair, has recommended that a second look be taken at the protocols that have been put in place for the holding of funerals across the country,”

He further raised concerns about the failure of some Ghanaians to adhere to the facemask wearing protocol.

“The wearing of masks is mandatory, and persons must respect the enhanced hygiene protocols. Funerals should not go beyond two hours and post-event receptions are banned” President Akufo-Addo, said in his address to the nation on Sunday July 25.

Akufo Addo added “I have emphasized the need for the strict observance of safety protocols at funerals and weddings, and the measures are a set of enhanced protocols which must be adhered to by all at funerals and weddings.”

The President also revealed that it is obvious from the data released by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on the coronavirus pandemic that that “we have let our guard down, with many going about their daily duties in clear breach and disregard for the protocols.”

Addressing the nation on Sunday July 25, he said at a time when the economy is on the rebound, and business activities picking up, “we must do everything possible to contain this outbreak.

“We cannot afford to return to the days of partial lockdowns, which brought considerable hardships and difficulties for all of us.”