Covid-19: GHS reviews travel requirements at KIA as increased covid-19 cases spark fears
The Ghana Health Service, GHS has reviewed its COVID-19 protocols travel requirements for international passengers who use the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
A signed statement by the Director-General of GHS has explained its action is necessary due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the wake of the new Omicron variant. The surge in covid-19 cases recorded at the airport in recent times sparks fears.
“Globally, several countries are experiencing their fourth wave. The number of travellers from these countries come to Ghana, and this is expected to increase during the festive season. This current surge in COVID-19 cases is being reflected at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).”
“In November 2020, 168 cases were detected compared to 241 cases in November 2021, an increase of over 40%. We have since been recording an average of 20 positive cases per day at KIA.”
In the press release signed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, The new variant Omicron is said to be more transmissible and out of the 34 cases detected at the airport, 75% of them were unvaccinated. “Over the last two weeks, cases from the airport account for about 60% of the total cases recorded in the country,”.
The directive to adhere to ensures all persons 18 years and above arriving in Ghana from December 12 to mandatorily provide proof of full vaccination.
