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President Akufo-Addo has extended the initial one month ban on public gatherings including religious activities and funerals for a further period of two weeks.
This comes after the President signed the Executive Instrument (EI) to give effect to the new directives which forms part of measures to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country.
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According to the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr. Eugene Arhin, the new directive takes effect from Monday, April 13, 2020.
The statement reads, “President Akufo-Addo has signed the Executive Instrument (EI) extending the duration of the restrictions imposed under EI 64 and EI 65.
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“The restrictions imposed on public gatherings, under EI 64, have been extended for a further period of two (2) weeks, with effect from Monday, 13th April, 2020.
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“As announced already, the restrictions imposed on movement of persons in Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Kasoa, under EI 65, have been extended for a further period of one (1) week with effect from Monday, 13th April, 2020.
“All other provisions, including all exemptions in EI 64 and EI 65, are still in full force and effect.
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Ghana has recorded 408 cases of the pandemic with 8 deaths as of Saturday, April 11, 2020.
Globally, 1610909 cases have been confirmed with 99690 deaths.
