Greater Accra: Henry Quartey makes u-turn and lifts ban on beaches

Greater Accra Region Minister, Henry Quartey, made a u-turn on his earlier decision to shut down beaches and has lifted the ban on beaches barely a week after the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), noted that the closure would go beyond New Year Day in a meeting on Friday December 24th

They noted that, this was to control the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Aside the closure of beaches, wearing of nose masks, sanitising of hands and adherence to Covid-19 protocols, in general, were going to be compulsory at all public places and transports in the Region.

However, on Thursday, December 30, Mr Quartey, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central Constituency, said the beaches can now open.

He indicated, further, that health officials will be stationed at the entrance of the beaches to vaccinate unvaccinated revellers before allowing them entry.

Those who have already vaccinated will have to provide proof before entry, he added.

He said the decision was taken by REGSEC.