COVID-19: Government bans Church activities, funerals, all other public gatherings
All public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, church activities, and other related events have been banned by the Government as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country. In a national address on Sunday [March 15, 2020], President Nana Akufo-Addo said the ban will be in force for…
All public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, church activities, and other related events have been banned by the Government as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country.
In a national address on Sunday [March 15, 2020], President Nana Akufo-Addo said the ban will be in force for the next four weeks.
“I have decided in the interest of public safety and the protection of our population to review the public gathering advisories earlier announced as follows: Firstly, all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, sporting events and religious activities, such as services in churches and mosques, have been suspended for the next four (4) weeks,” the President said.
He added burials will be private and be attended by limited number of people.
“Private burials are permitted, but with limited numbers, not exceeding twenty-five (25) in attendance.”
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