Commercial vehicles and taxis are to load at full capacity, the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced.
In his 14th Covid-19 update to the nation, the President said this is the second phase of easing restriction since the pandemic broke some five months ago.
“In consultation with the Ministries of Transport and Aviation and the leadership of transport operators, Government has taken the decision to lift the restrictions in the transport sector, and allow for full capacity in our domestic airplanes, taxis, trotros and buses.”
He however added that “the wearing of masks in vehicles and aircraft, and the maintenance of enhanced hygiene protocols, remain mandatory. Private burials, still, with a maximum of one hundred (100) persons, can continue to be performed.”
Concerning foreign travel, the President said “Our borders, by air, land and sea, remain closed until further notice for human traffic.
“However, given that there are Ghana residents stranded abroad, a special dispensation will continue to be given for the evacuation of our nationals and residents back to Ghana, where they will be subjected to the mandatory quarantine and safety protocols.”
Source: Kasapafmonline.com/102.5FM/Muntalla Inusah