Details: Government outlines protocols for churches as they resume services from June 7

Government has outlined protocols which churches must adhere to as they are given the green light to worship with congregants. The Religious Affairs Minister Kofi Dzamesi who announced them at a press conference at the Information Ministry on Monday said persons without face masks should not be allowed entry into the church. In addition, all […]

COVID-19: Churches, mosques to re-open from June 5; only 100 congregants at a time is allowed

Up to 100 worshipers can congregate in churches, mosques and other places of worship from June 5, President Akufo-Addo has announced as part of easing Covid-19 restrictions. The threshold is, however, 25 percent attendance, which means the number could be smaller for congregations with smaller numbers. The leaders of these bodies are, however, expected to […]

COVID-19: Financial impact on churches

Churches all over Ghana have been hardly hit by the lockdown, government restrictions on social gathering and social distancing protocols. Many churches have had to forgo in-person services to follow government orders not to gather in large groups and maintain social/physical distance of at least 2 meters between individuals in an effort to curb the […]