Sharjah24 – AFP: Ghana reopened its land and sea borders on Monday after a two-year closure as it lifted some coronavirus restrictions in an attempt to bolster a flagging economy.
President Nana Akufo-Addo also announced in a televised address on Sunday night that the wearing of masks in the West African country is no longer mandatory as active Covid-19 cases drop below 100.
Afuko-Addo said outdoor functions can resume at full capacity as long as all persons are fully vaccinated.
From Monday, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to take Covid tests to enter the country.
"It has been a difficult two years for all of us, and we are seeing light at the end of a very long tunnel," the Ghanaian leader said.
"I appeal to all of us to live responsibly, protect ourselves at all times."
Ghanaians living in border communities who usually trade with neighbours in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Togo applauded the decision, saying it will bring life back to their areas.
Ghana has so far vaccinated 13 million people with one dose and five million -- 16 percent of the population -- have been fully vaccinated, according to the Ghana Health Service.
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