Ghana has shut down all educational institutions – universities, second cycle schools and basic schools – effective Monday, March 16, 2020, president Akufo-Addo announced Sunday evening.
All churches and public gatherings including funerals have been banned in the next four weeks, according to the president.
“All public gatherings festivals, political rallies, religious events have been suspended for the next four weeks,” Akufo-Addo announced.
President Akufo-Addo noted that private burials are allowed but should just be for a few people.