Gov’t introduces stringent measures to curb COVID-19 spike at KIA
Per the new rules, travelers who test negative on arrival at the airport will now be required to self isolate for ten days.
Jonas Danquah 
Following recent reports of a surge in COVID-19 infections at the Kotoka International Airport, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration have rolled out tougher measures to curb the importation of the disease,
Travelers who test negative on arrival at the airport will now be required to self isolate for ten days.
“In view of the alarming rate of infections of COVID-19 in some parts of the world especially in Asia and South America, the Ghana Health Service wishes to advise the general public to either cancel or postpone all nonessential travels to counties with exceedingly high COVID -19 infection rate, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday April 29 said.
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“In addition all travelers leaving and arriving in Ghana are to take note of the following; Only test results or certificate bearing trusted travel or Biomars Codes will be considered valid for travel out of Ghana.
“All arriving passengers who test negative for COVID-19 at the Airport are encouraged to self-isolate for ten 10 days.”
see full statement below
