Following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged the central government to restrict the number of people attending the state funeral of the late former President Flt Lt. Jerry John Rawlings and rather encourage the mourners to follow proceedings on television and other news media platforms.

The Association called on the government to place restrictions on social activities such as parties, church services and funerals.
 
The GMA in a statement on Monday, January 25, 2021, copied to Soireenews stated that the President should reintroduce the restrictions following the surge in the cases.

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The statement which was signed by its President Dr Frank Ankobea and General Secretary, Dr Justice Yankson, entreated the government "as a matter of regency to restrict social activities such as parties, church service, funerals, clubs and other social gatherings of such nature." 

The statement stressed that markets should be regulated and as much as possible restricted.

According to the statement, the government should restrict the number of people attending the state funeral of the late H.E. Jerry John Rawlings and rather encourage people to follow proceedings on television and other news media platforms.

Read full statement below:

Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu Greater Accra Regional Chief Correspondent