Ghanaians took to the streets in their numbers to celebrate after the 21-day Coronavirus lockdown order was lifted, though public gatherings are still banned.

President Nana Akufo-Addo announced Sunday, April 19, in a televised address, that Ghana is lifting a 21-day lockdown of its biggest cities after the restrictions bought the government enough time to improve its preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents of the capital, Accra, and major centers will be allowed to return to work from Monday even though other restrictions such as school closures and a ban on sport and religious meetings remain in place, Akufo-Addo said.

Ghana has spent the three-week lockdown to conduct more than 68,000 tests and draw-up plans to establish testing centers in all of its 16 regions, Akufo-Addo said. Local factories commenced the production of protective equipment while drone services are used to speed-up the transportation of tests, he said.

Confirmed cases reached 1,042 with nine deaths, while the results of 18,000 testing samples remain outstanding.

“Lifting these restrictions doesn’t mean we are letting our guard down,” said Akufo-Addo. “We’ll tailor our solution to our unique social economic and cultural condition. There’s no one-size fits all approach.”


Below is a video of Ghanaians rejoicing after the president's announcement.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4IaIjkm6fc

Ghana pass Naija

They have proven times without number that they lead responsible govenrments.

Even with the rising number of cases of Covid19... In Ghana?

gbas gbos

Naija may not celebrate rather they continue their hustle

my brother tell Ghana Coronavirus watching and smiling with keen interest.

Nigeria is on lockdown,but not on lockdown.

wallex1983:
Even with the rising number of cases of Covid19... In Ghana?

Ghana can't survive a lockdown any longer, The economy is falling and poverty+ crime rate is raising.
It's a wise decision as long as they have the right equipment and enough testing centers.

Covid 19 is just another way for natural selection. The stronger will survive and the weak will die[b][/b]

AkeNathan:
Ghana pass Naija

They have proven times without number that they lead responsible govenrments.

don't be in a hurry to praise the Ghanaian government because this decision could backfire

ironheart:
Covid 19 is just another way for natural selection. The stronger will survive and the weak will die[b][/b]

unfortunately many Nigerians don't know their health status

Ghana has spent the three-week lockdown to conduct more than 68,000 tests and draw-up plans to establish testing centers in all of its 16 regions, Akufo-Addo said. Local factories commenced the production of protective equipment while drone services are used to speed-up the transportation of tests, he said.

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I hope the Minister of Health and the NCDC boss are learning. In sane climes, these two would have been sacked for recklessly endangering the public with their careless actions. I hope State Governors take note. Testing goes along with Lockdown. Lockdown is not a magic wand to drive Covid-19.

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Without Mass Testing, the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Keep Spreading

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Countries such as South Korea that test thousands of people per day have slowed the outbreak. Other nations must adopt Seoul’s model before it’s too late.

The key to South Korea’s success has been speed and an early push toward mass testing, rigorous contact tracing, and mandatory quarantine for anyone near a carrier of the virus.

The country, with a population of 51 million, tests more than 20,000 people a day at more than 600 testing sites nationwide, while integrating apps that not only track individuals if they have tested positive, but also warn them if they might have been exposed to a known case.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-pandemic-south-korea-italy-mass-testing-covid19-will-keep-spreading/

Lockdown means nothing without testing, isolating and treating infected ones.

shazam47:
unfortunately many Nigerians don't know their health status

my brother, when the shit finally hits the fan, we will be in a serious crises.