The Minister-designate for Information, Mr Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has clarified the new directives given on social gatherings by President Akufo-Addo in slowing down the COVID-19 infection rate.

Mr Nkrumah said that the reintroduction of a ban on social restrictions, does not include the ban on marriage ceremonies.

Rather, he explained that, the social activity of parties and/or receptions associated with occasions such as funerals and marriage ceremonies is what the ban will affect.

President Akufo-Addo last Sunday, January 31, reintroduced a ban on all social events, including weddings, funerals and other social events as part of interventions to halt the spike in COVID-19 cases.

The President’s announcement has however triggered discussions among some sections of the public.

READ ALSO:

FDA approves first herbal medicine for clinical trial on COVID-19 treatment

Some have questioned why religious gatherings under strict protocols as prescribed and for two hours have been allowed but events such as funerals and weddings have been banned.

But, Mr Oppong Nkrumah weighing in on the discussions said, the President never said weddings were banned.

He noted that, marriage ceremonies, which are held in the churches, and mosques where there is a strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols can go on.

Mr Oppong-Nkrumah gave the clarification on Tuesday at a press briefing on government’s COVID-19 response in the country.