COVID-19: Kotoko Int’l Airport to resume operations effective September 1

President Akufo-Addo has announced the re-opening of the Kotoka International Airport to international passenger traffic, after several months of closure.

He made this known during his 16th national address on the measure taken by the government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

“I am glad to announce that KIA will reopen and resume operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2020. This decision has been communicated to international airlines across the world. After weeks of thorough work, I am satisfied that it is safe to do so,” he said.

President Akufo-Addo disclosed that every passenger who arrives in the country must possess proof of a negative PCR test.

Meanwhile, the country’s land and sea borders still remain closed.