Coronavirus: Boozing and jamming at spots, clubs banned for two weeks

Drinking spots and pubs in Kumasi, Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Obuasi have been ordered to remain closed for two weeks effective 1am Monday March 30, 2020.

The order is in line with the President’s directive to partially lockdown the named cities in attempts to mitigate the spread of the novel Corona Virus.

CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang told journalists at a press briefing on Sunday that his outfit with support from a team of police and military personnel will ensure compliance with the order.

He disclosed that night clubs and other recreational centres will remain closed for the two weeks period.

However, hotels can operate adding that “Their Restaurants, gyms and other facilities will service only the resident guests, subject to the specified enhanced hygiene protocols and social distancing.”

Mr. Agyemang stated that staff of hotels will be provided special passes by National Security, which must be worn in addition to their normal IDs.

However, hotels and their restaurants and gyms which will service only resident guest will be allowed to operate on condition of strict adherence to social distance and hygiene protocols.

“Food Chains and Restaurants must operate only pick-up and delivery services. Their staff will be provided special passes, which must be worn in addition to their normal IDs,” he warned.