The Ghana Health Service has reviewed its covid-19 protocols for international travelers at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) due to a recent surge in cases at the port.
According to the GHS, the current surge in covid-19 cases is being reflected at the KIA following the migration of travelers from countries experiencing their fourth wave into Ghana.
Comparing 241 cases in November 2021 to 168 cases for November 2020, the service stated that there has been a 40% increase in covid-19.
“We have since been recording an average of 20 positive cases a day at KIA”
In view of the surge in cases, the GHS has directed that “all persons 18 years and above arriving in Ghana will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination for a covid-19 vaccine”.
In a December 9, 2021 statement, the GHS added that “all unvaccinated Ghanaians and residents of Ghana who are currently outside the country and intend to return within 14 days from the midnight of 12th December, 2021are exempted. However, they would be vaccinated on arrival at the airport”
For Ghanaians hoping to fly out of the country, they are to be fully vaccinated effective midnight December 12, 2021.
The Director General of the service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, stressed that the 72-hour Negative PCR test requirement prior to travel is still in force.
Also, he maintained that all persons who arrive in Ghana will undergo the Antigen test.
Find below the full statement from the GHS:
