The government of Ghana has announced that all borders will be closed effective 22 March to stop people from entering the country.
President Nana Akufo-Addo in a televised address Saturday evening said the decision is to help reduce the infection rate which has so far rise to 21.
He said entries via land, air and sea will be closed at midnight on Sunday.
“Fellow Ghanaians, all that the government is doing is intended to achieve five key objectives: limit and stop the importation of the virus, contain its spread, provide adequate care for the sick, limit the impact of the virus on social and economic life, and inspire the expansion of our domestic capabilities and deepen our self-reliance,” he said.
It was his third address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, which has so far killed one patient who was receiving treatment in hospital.
Additionally, the president said any traveler who arrives at Ghana’s airports and land in Ghana from tonight, March 21, regardless of nationality will be subject to mandatory quarantine.
The closure will, however, not apply to goods imported into the country.
According to Nana Akufo-Addo, the measures will be reviewed periodically and enhanced if necessary.
