{"id":16737,"date":"2020-07-27T20:54:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T20:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinegh.com\/?p=16737"},"modified":"2020-07-27T20:54:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T20:54:14","slug":"three-key-things-akufo-addo-said-during-his-14th-covid-19-address-that-will-make-ghanaians-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumasionlinetv.com\/?p=16737","title":{"rendered":"Three key things Akufo-Addo said during his 14th COVID-19 address that will make Ghanaians happy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>After resuming from his 14-day self-isolation, President Nana Akufo-Addo addressed Ghanaians on Sunday, July 26 on the measures taken to fight the spread of the Coronavirus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the President, the safety and good health of the people are paramount to government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akufo-Addo in his address noted that his government is resolved and determined to help Ghanaians fully return to their daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that for everyone to go about their daily activities, each one of us must embrace the safety protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pulse.com.gh<\/strong>&nbsp;has compiled three keys President Akufo-Addo said during his 14th COVID-19 address that will make Ghanaians happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Re-opening of drinking spots<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akufo-Addo announced that all tourist sites across the country, as well as drinking spots, will now be allowed to open as the country gradually eases COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn consultation with the Ghana Tourism Authority and the health experts, I am announcing the reopening of our nation\u2019s tourist sites and attractions, so they can begin to receive visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOpen air drinking spots can now function. The management of these facilities are tasked to enforce enhanced hygiene and social distancing protocols.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, he said beaches, pubs, cinemas and nightclubs \u201cremain closed until further notice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Government extends duration of mosque, church services to 2 hours<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced that effective August 1, 2020 there will be no restrictions on the number of congregants worshiping at a time in churches and the mosques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Akufo-Addo said, however, the length of worship has been extended from one to two hours per service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Taxis, trotros, domestic planes can carry full capacity<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Commercial vehicles and aircraft in Ghana will now operate to full capacity as the country gradually eases COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Akufo-Addo said the decision is in consultation with stakeholders in the transport sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGovernment 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\u201d, the President said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After resuming from his 14-day self-isolation, President Nana Akufo-Addo addressed Ghanaians on Sunday, July 26 on the measures taken to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. 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