General News of Monday, 1 June 2020Source: GNAPresident announces easing of coronavirus restrictions on some public gatheringsplay videoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-AddoPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday announced the lifting of the ban imposed on in-person religious services and other public gatherings, as part of staggered measures to restore socio-economic life amid living with COVID-19. Additionally, private burials, conferences, workshops, weddings, political activities, except rallies, can also be organised but also with a maximum of 100 persons. He explained: "As I stated in my May Day address, a month ago, I am now in a position to outline the roadmap for easing safely the restrictions. "So, fellow Ghanaians, with effect from Friday, 5th June, we will begin Stage One of the process of easing restrictions. "An abridged format for religious services can commence.

Source: GhanaWeb June 01, 2020 04:41 UTC