COVID-19: Akufo-Addo extends ban on public gatherings by 2 weeks

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the ban on public gatherings by two more weeks.
The President on Sunday, March 15, 2020 declared a ban on all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, church activities and other related events as part of measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus in the country.

The ban was to be lifted on Monday; but a statement issued by the Ministry of Communications on Sunday said the President has signed the Executive Instrument (EI) extending the duration of the restrictions imposed under EI 64 and EI 65.

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