General Secretary of the Ghana Public Health Association has advised government to impose restrictions on some flights if the country is to reopen its airports as the country eases more restrictions.
According to Dr Gilbert Buckle, there should be a thorough assessment to determine and limit intake from countries with overwhelming rates of Covid-19 infections.
“These are high-risk countries where the virus is spreading,” he said.
This call comes in the wake of President Akufo-Addo’s hint of ongoing discussions to reopen the Kotoka International Airport by September 1.
Stakeholders including the Ministry of Aviation, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Airports Co. Ltd are in talks to ascertain how ready the country is to open the border by air.
Speaking to JoyNews, Dr Buckle explained that the move will not be alien since other countries have already toed that line.
According to him, the measure will step the potential surge in Ghana’s reducing Covid-19 cases.
“It will be negligent on our part not to recognise the potential risk of having on nationals or persons in these environment coming into the country,” he said.
The medical General Secretary further explained that recommendation has no sentimental undertones and is largely geared towards the protection of live of citizens.
Latest Stories
-
Takoradi traders lament over low sales ahead of Easter
52 mins -
Michael Ampadu: One Student, One Tablet initiative will shape the future of education and innovation
1 hour -
I will partner you for development – Alan tells TUC
1 hour -
Malnutrition, anemia remain concern to UNICEF
1 hour -
Kasoa shrinking penis: Court remands Electrician over false alarm
2 hours -
‘I look forward to working closely with President-elect Faye to enhance Ghanaian-Senegalese relations’ – Akufo-Addo
2 hours -
Girl, 8, only survivor as 45 killed in bus crash in South Africa
3 hours -
Biden to host star-studded NYC fundraiser with Obama and Clinton
3 hours -
GDNR, AAU and others launch Universal Acceptance for local languages in internet domain names
4 hours -
Ogum and Kotoko’s March malaise
5 hours -
BushGang Zee releases new afro dancehall anthem “Accra Stay By Plan”
6 hours -
2 repair vessels dispatched for undersea cable repairs – says NCA’s latest update
6 hours -
Multimedia Group Limited’s Clinton Yeboah shortlisted for 2 International Sports Press Association Awards
6 hours -
Supreme Court upholds High Court verdict on fraudulent sale of property by Senior Police Officer
6 hours -
NHIS Biometric Membership Authentication System limited rollout satisfactory – NHIA Deputy CEO
7 hours