“One Hour per Session” Rule is to Prevent Long Wearing of Facemasks at Churches, Mosques – Information Minister
The directive will help avoid certain health risks associated with wearing the facemasks for too long, the minister said
Jonas Danquah 
Ghana’s Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said government’s decision to limit churches and mosques services to an hour per session is to prevent congregants from wearing face masks for a long period.
According to the minister, this will help avoid certain health risks associated with wearing the facemasks for too long.
The Ofoase Ayeribi legislator also said the move is to make it easier for the religious bodies to keep a database of worshippers to assist in contact tracing should a Covid-19 case be recorded.
Speaking with Daniel Dadzie on Prime Morning on Joy Prime Channel, he indicated that religious institutions play a key role in the society and it will not be prudent in placing a perpetual embargo on their activities.
President Akufo-Addo on Sunday [May 31, 2020], gave a greenlight for religious activities to commence from June 5, 2020.
He however noted that, the reopening of religious centres will be observed in strict compliance to safety protocols.
