The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has ordered for the indefinite closure of all beaches in the country as parts of efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in Ghana.
According to a statement released by the Authority, the GTA “with support of National Security and the Ghana Police Service will begin patrols of the beaches from Tuesday, 24th March 2020 to ensure compliance with the closure order”.
The Authority further advised the general public and tourist business operators to be “mindful of the precautionary measures announced by the President of the Republic to fight the COVID-19 pandemic”.