Four months after they were shut down, the country’s beaches, pubs, nights clubs and cinemas will remain closed in spite of the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions on the hospitality industry.
President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced the reopening of tourism attractions in consultations with the Ghana Tourism Authority, but apart from open-air drinking spots, the door remains closed to beaches and venues for nightlife.
“In consultation with the Ghana Tourism Authority and our health experts, I’m announcing the reopening of our tourist sites and attractions so they can begin to receive visitors.
“Open-air drinking spots can now function. The management of these facilities are tasked to enforce enhanced hygiene, ensuring social distancing protocols.
“Beaches, pubs, cinemas and night clubs, however, remain closed until further notice,” the President said in his 14th update on measures taken against the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.
The GTA on March 23 ordered the closure of all beaches in the country as part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
This was in line with President Akufo-Addo’s ban on the mass gathering. Despite the ban, some revellers massed up at some of the country’s beaches during the weekend of the ban.
To ensure strict compliance with the President’s directive, the GTA began the patrolling of the beaches with personnel from the National Security and the Ghana Police Service.
