[ 2021-02-01 ]

President calls on NSA, GFA to comply with Covid-19 safety protocols

By Edna A. Quansah

Accra, Feb. 1, GNA - President of the Republic,
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the
National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana
Football Association (GFA) to ensure that the 25
percent capacity rule at the various stadia is
enforced.

This Covid-19 safety protocol measure is to curb
the spread of the novel virus.

Addressing the Nation on Sunday, January 31, on
measures taken against the spread of Coronavirus
in his update number 23, he said “the NSA and
GFA should ensure strict compliance with the 25%
capacity rule in our stadia with spectators
respecting the social distancing rule and wearing
of masks”.

It would be recalled that, On Sunday, September
20, 2020, in his Update No. 17 on measures taken
by Government to combat the spread of Coronavirus,
the President announced the easing of restrictions
on football, which allowed fans to the stadium.

He reiterated that, the two institutions should
continue adhering to the safety protocols.

Source - GNA

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