Ghana president, Nana Akufo-Addo said the country will tomorrow reopen its international airport but with new regulations in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

In a bid to contain the virus in the west African country, the Kotoka International Airport, located outside the capital Accra, was closed in March along with other border points.

The President, who in a nationwide broadcast late Sunday said land borders would remain closed, explained further on the new arrangement as follows:

“I am glad to announce that Kotoka International Airport will reopen and resume operations from Tuesday, 1st September 2020,”

 “New safety measures have been imposed to prevent passengers bringing the virus into the country.

“Any passenger arriving in Ghana must be in possession of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory in the country of origin.”

“The test should have been done not more than 72 hours before their departure.

“All airlines are to ensure compliance with the directive for passengers wishing to travel to Ghana.

“In addition, arriving passengers must undergo a Covid-19 test at the airport terminal at their own cost, though children under five will be exempt.

“Passengers, who test positive for Covid-19, will be handled by the health authorities for further clinical assessment and management.”