Covid-19 Update No. 26: Govt outlines Covid-19 measures for funerals

The government of Ghana outlines new measures and rules for funerals to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

This was disclosed during the Covid-19 Update No. 26 by President Nana Akuffo Addo during the live telecast of an update on measures taken by the government to deal with the pandemic in Ghana.

The new Covid-19 measures for funerals were approved by the COVID-19 task force chaired by the President.

“I have, in previous updates, emphasized the need for the strict observance of safety protocols at funerals, and the following measures are a set of enhanced protocols which must be adhered to by all at funerals:”

• All events associated with funerals must be held in open-air spaces.
• There must be observance of the one (1) meter social distancing rule by sympathizers.
• The wearing of masks is mandatory, and persons must respect the enhanced hygiene protocols
• Funerals should not go beyond the two (2) hour time duration
• Post-funeral receptions are banned and handshakes must be avoided
• One-week funeral celebrations are restricted solely to family members, and should not exceed a duration of two (2) hours.

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These Covid-19 measures for funerals are expected to help curtail the covid-19 situations in the country.

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