COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

On 12 January 2020, the World Health Organization [https://www.who.int/ (WHO)] confirmed that the novel coronavirus was the cause of a respiratory illness that affected a cluster of people in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. This was reported to the WHO on 31 December 2019.{{Cite web|title=Novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan City, China|url=https://www.nicd.ac.za/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-in-wuhan-city-hubei-province-of-china/|date=2020-01-17|website=NICD|access-date=2020-05-24|archive-date=3 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703003718/https://www.nicd.ac.za/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-in-wuhan-city-hubei-province-of-china/|url-status=live}} On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel COVID-19 a pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Archived: WHO Timeline - COVID-19|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/27-04-2020-who-timeline---covid-19|access-date=2020-07-23|website=www.who.int|archive-date=29 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429012212/https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/27-04-2020-who-timeline---covid-19|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana (March–July 2020)|Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana (August–December 2020)|Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana (2021)}}

Some of the highlights of events over the months after Ghana recorded its first case are mentioned below.{{COVID-19 pandemic data/Ghana medical cases chart}}{{anchor|COVID chart}}

This month saw the first confirmed cases and an initial response from Ghana's government. Joint meetings among major stakeholders were conducted as well as training sessions organised for teachers and other professionals on how to handle suspected cases of novel COVID-19. Measures instituted by the President of Ghana on 15 March 2020 included bans on school activities, bans on all social gatherings, and a temporary lockdown and restrictions of the movements of people in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions of Ghana.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 Updates {{!}} Ghana|url=https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/archive.php|access-date=2020-07-23|website=Ghana Health Service|archive-date=30 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430174242/https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/archive.php|url-status=dead}}

Greater Accra, Ashanti and Upper West regions recorded cases in the month of March. At an emergency press briefing on 12 March 2020, Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu announced Ghana's first two confirmed cases (in Accra). The two cases were people who returned to the country from Norway and Turkey which made them the first actual cases of COVID-19 in Ghana. These two cases initiated the first contact tracing process in Ghana. Of the first two cases reported in Ghana, one case was a senior officer at the Norwegian Embassy in Ghana who had returned from Norway; while the other was a staff member at the United Nations (UN) offices in Ghana who had returned from Turkey.{{Cite web|last1=Anyorigya|first1=Daniel|date=13 March 2020|title=Coronavirus: Norwegian Embassy in Ghana shuts down after staff member tested positive|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/coronavirus-norwegian-embassy-in-ghana-shuts-down-after-staff-member-tested-positive/|access-date=16 March 2020|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=9 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709081002/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/coronavirus-norwegian-embassy-in-ghana-shuts-down-after-staff-member-tested-positive/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=UN Ghana staff tests positive for Coronavirus, office shutdown|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/un-shuts-down-office-in-ghana-following-one-staff-testing-positive-for-coronavirus.html|access-date=18 March 2020|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329003610/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/un-shuts-down-office-in-ghana-following-one-staff-testing-positive-for-coronavirus.html|url-status=live}}

By the end of the month there had been 152 confirmed cases, 5 deaths, and 22 recovered patients, leaving 125 active cases going into April.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation report 72 |url=https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200401-sitrep-72-covid-19.pdf |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=7 |date=1 April 2020 |archive-date=5 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405180250/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200401-sitrep-72-covid-19.pdf |url-status=live }}

Ghana's president Nana Akufo-Addo began delivering a series of state of the nation addresses concerning COVID-19 in March by announcing that the cedi equivalent of US$100 million would be made available to enhance Ghana's coronavirus preparedness and response plan.{{Cite web|date=2020-02-12|title="$100 Million Provided To Enhance Coronavirus Preparedness And Response Plan" – President Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.moh.gov.gh/100-million-provided-to-enhance-coronavirus-preparedness-and-response-plan-president-akufo-addo/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=Ministry Of Health|archive-date=6 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706182952/https://www.moh.gov.gh/100-million-provided-to-enhance-coronavirus-preparedness-and-response-plan-president-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}} Parliament passed the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Trust Fund Act, 2020 (Act 1013) which set up a fund to receive and manage contributions and donations from individuals, groups and corporate bodies to support in the fight against the virus.{{Cite web|title=About The Fund|url=https://nationalcovidtrustfund.gov.gh/about-the-covid-19-national-trust-fund/|access-date=2021-03-22|website=COVID-19 NATIONAL TRUST FUND|archive-date=21 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121151522/https://nationalcovidtrustfund.gov.gh/about-the-covid-19-national-trust-fund/|url-status=dead}}

Initially the Government of Ghana banned all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, church activities and other related events to reduce the spread of the virus. Beaches were also closed. Basic schools, senior high schools and universities, both public and private, were also closed. Only Basic Education Certificate Examination and West African Senior School Certificate Examination candidates were permitted to remain in school under social distancing protocols.{{Cite news|last1=Nyabor|first1=Jonas|date=15 March 2020|title=Coronavirus: Government bans religious activities, funerals, all other public gatherings|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/government-bans-church-activities-funerals-all-other-public-gatherings/|access-date=16 March 2020|archive-date=23 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623103656/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/government-bans-church-activities-funerals-all-other-public-gatherings/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=All beaches in Ghana closed to fight Coronavirus|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-coronavirus-gta-closes-all-beaches-in-ghana.html|access-date=2020-03-23|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521080220/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-coronavirus-gta-closes-all-beaches-in-ghana.html|url-status=live}}

Traveling to Ghana from countries which had recorded over 200 positive COVID-19 cases was strongly discouraged with non-admittance of such travellers; this restriction did not however apply to Ghanaian citizens and people with resident permits.{{Cite news|last1=Duncan|first1=Jude|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/coronavirus-travellers-from-countries-with-over-200-cases-wont-be-allowed-in-ghana/|title=Coronavirus: Travellers from countries with over 200 cases won't be allowed in Ghana|date=15 March 2020|work=Citi Newsroom|access-date=16 March 2020|archive-date=19 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319211040/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/coronavirus-travellers-from-countries-with-over-200-cases-wont-be-allowed-in-ghana/|url-status=live}}

All of the country's borders were later closed for two weeks from midnight of Sunday 22 March 2020. Passport services were also suspended.{{Cite web|title=Ghana closes its borders for 2 weeks to fight Coronavirus|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-coronavirus-borders-closed-directive-will-last-2-weeks.html|access-date=2020-03-23|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521081616/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-coronavirus-borders-closed-directive-will-last-2-weeks.html|url-status=live}}

On 30 March, the partial lock down of Accra and Kumasi took effect.{{Cite news|last1=Acheampong|first1=Kwame|title=Covid-19: Accra, Kumasi empty as lockdown takes effect|website=Starr Fm|date=30 March 2020|url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2020/03/covid-19-accra-kumasi-empty-as-lockdown-takes-effect/|access-date=2020-04-02|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202909/https://starrfm.com.gh/2020/03/covid-19-accra-kumasi-empty-as-lockdown-takes-effect/|url-status=live}} Members of the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary; and some services such as those that were involved in the production, distribution and marketing of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, medicine, paper and plastic packages, media and telecommunications were exempted from the restrictions.{{Cite web|date=2020-03-28|title=Akufo-Addo announces partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema to curb COVID-19 spread|url=https://focusnewsroom.com/2020/03/28/akufo-addo-announces-partial-lockdown-of-accra-kumasi-tema-to-curb-covid-19-spread/|access-date=2020-03-28|website=Focus Fm|archive-date=13 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513153803/https://focusnewsroom.com/2020/03/28/akufo-addo-announces-partial-lockdown-of-accra-kumasi-tema-to-curb-covid-19-spread/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 Updates {{!}} Ghana|url=https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/|access-date=2020-04-02|website=Ghana Health Service|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717194224/https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/|url-status=dead}}

The Local Government Minister announces the disinfection of 137 markets in the Greater Accra Region.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/markets-in-accra-tema-being-disinfected-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread.html|title=Markets in Accra, Tema being disinfected to prevent Coronavirus spread (VIDEO)|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-03-23|archive-date=21 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521093450/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/markets-in-accra-tema-being-disinfected-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread.html|url-status=live}}

On 26 March, 64 new cases were recorded increasing Ghana's case count to 132.{{Cite news|last1=Nyabor|first1=Jonas|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/ghanas-coronavirus-case-count-rises-to-132/|title=Ghana's Coronavirus case count rises to 132|date=26 March 2020|work=Citi Newsroom|access-date=28 March 2020|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328012813/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/03/ghanas-coronavirus-case-count-rises-to-132/|url-status=live}} On the same day, a letter written and signed by the director general of the Ghana Health Service Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye recalled all staff on study leave into active service. This was to help accommodate the workload on health centres. A special life insurance cover for the professionals at the frontline dealing with the pandemic, was announced by the Ghana Health Ministry. The workers were insured under Group Life cover, with an assured sum of GHC 350,000 on each life.{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus: Ghana announces special life insurance cover for health workers|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-ghana-announces-special-life-insurance-cover-for-health-workers.html|access-date=2020-04-02|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521075656/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-ghana-announces-special-life-insurance-cover-for-health-workers.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/all-ghana-health-service-staff-on-study-leave-recalled-for-coronavirus-fight.html|title=All Ghana Health Service staff on study leave recalled for Coronavirus 'fight'|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-03-28|archive-date=21 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521060017/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/all-ghana-health-service-staff-on-study-leave-recalled-for-coronavirus-fight.html|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

During the month of April cases increased to 2,074 at the end of the month. Cases were confirmed in most of the regions of Ghana, with some coming from those entering via unapproved routes along the Ghana-Togo border.{{Cite web|date=2020-04-13|title=Volta Region: Six out of the nine COVID-19 patients entered Ghana illegally|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/04/volta-region-six-out-of-the-nine-covid-19-patients-entered-ghana-illegally/|access-date=2020-04-13|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610204508/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/04/volta-region-six-out-of-the-nine-covid-19-patients-entered-ghana-illegally/|url-status=live}} There were twelve more deaths in April, bringing the death toll to 17.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report 102 |url=https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200501-covid-19-sitrep.pdf?sfvrsn=742f4a18_4 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=5 |date=1 May 2020 |archive-date=3 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200503174111/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200501-covid-19-sitrep.pdf?sfvrsn=742f4a18_4 |url-status=live }}

There were several disinfection exercises of markets in the Northern, North East and Savannah regions as well as the Eastern Region.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/northern-north-east-savannah-regions-disinfect-markets.html|title=Northern, North East, Savannah regions disinfect markets|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202917/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/northern-north-east-savannah-regions-disinfect-markets.html|url-status=live}} The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development teamed up with Moderpest Company and Zoomlion Ghana for the exercise.{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus: 198 markets in Eastern region disinfected|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-198-markets-in-eastern-region-disinfected.html|access-date=2020-04-04|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151333/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-198-markets-in-eastern-region-disinfected.html|url-status=live}}

At a press briefing, the director-general of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, reiterated President Nana Akufo-Addo's announcement to the commencement of local production of nose masks as part of efforts to arrest the spread of the pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-starts-local-production-of-nose-masks-to-fight-covid-19.html|title=Ghana starts local production of nose masks to fight COVID-19|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202911/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-starts-local-production-of-nose-masks-to-fight-covid-19.html|url-status=live}}

The GES and ZGL also joined forces to launch an initiative to fumigate all senior high, special and technical schools in the country to curb the spread of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Zoomlion rolls out school disinfection programme|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/zoomlion-rolls-out-school-disinfection-programme.html|access-date=2020-04-15|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719091735/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/zoomlion-rolls-out-school-disinfection-programme.html|url-status=live}}

The border closure was extended by the president, for another two week effective midnight of Sunday 5 April 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/president-akufo-addo-extends-closure-of-ghana-s-borders.html|title=President Akufo-Addo extends closure of Ghana's borders|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-04-04|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151332/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/president-akufo-addo-extends-closure-of-ghana-s-borders.html|url-status=live}}

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Mandatory use of masks was to be enforced by businesses and organizations.{{Cite web|title=Businesses, organisations enforce compulsory wearing of nose masks|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/businesses-organisations-enforce-compulsory-wearing-of-nose-masks.html|access-date=2020-04-28|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610155307/https://www.graphic.com.gh/business/business-news/businesses-organisations-enforce-compulsory-wearing-of-nose-masks.html|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

The hotspots identified were in the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central Regions. In Greater Accra, the Tema Metropolitan, Accra Metropolitan, Klottey Korle and Kpong Katamanso districts recorded the highest tallies with Tema taking the top position, followed by the Ablekuma, Okaikwei South and North, Ashiaman and Adenta areas as well as the Ga Central townships. In the Ashanti Region, Obuasi had the highest figures followed by Kumasi, Oforikrom, and Nkawie. Other areas were Old Tafo, Asokwa, Kumasi Municipal, Kumasi Metropolis and Suame which has high numbers as well. Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abbrem (KEEA) District, Cape Coast, and Ajumako are the districts with the high numbers in the Central Region.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Know the hotspot areas in Ghana|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-know-the-hotspot-areas-in-ghana.html|access-date=2020-05-13|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202912/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-know-the-hotspot-areas-in-ghana.html|url-status=live}}

695 persons tested positive at a fish-processing factory in Tema after a worker contracted the virus and infected over 500 workers there in a widely reported case of a super-spreader. All 1,300 staff of the company were tested, yet 95 percent of the affected persons recorded a first negative test.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: 695 persons tested positive at fish-processing factory|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-695-persons-tested-positive-at-fish-processing-factory.html|access-date=2020-05-20|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151332/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-695-persons-tested-positive-at-fish-processing-factory.html|url-status=live}}

On 29 May 2020, 50 workers at the Jubilee Field operated by Tullow Oil were confirmed to have tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=50 more Jubilee Field petroleum workers test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/50-more-jubilee-field-petroleum-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-05-31|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610204445/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/50-more-jubilee-field-petroleum-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Tullow Off-shore staff test positive for COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/tullow-off-shore-staff-test-positive-for-covid-19.html|access-date=2020-05-31|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202920/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/tullow-off-shore-staff-test-positive-for-covid-19.html|url-status=live}}

There were 5,807 new cases in May, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 7,881. The death toll more than doubled to 36. There were 2,629 recoveries in May, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 2,841 and leaving 5,004 active cases at the end of the month.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report 133 |url=https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200601-covid-19-sitrep-133.pdf?sfvrsn=9a56f2ac_4 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=6 |date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=2 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602055422/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200601-covid-19-sitrep-133.pdf?sfvrsn=9a56f2ac_4 |url-status=live }}

• On 11 May 2020, the government of Ghana through the office of the Ghana Tourism Authority, gave hotels, bars and restaurants permission to reopen but to operate under enhanced social distancing procedures.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-13|title=COVID-19: Hotels, restaurants, bars to reopen; night clubs remain shut|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/covid-19-hotels-restaurants-bars-to-reopen-night-clubs-remain-shut/|access-date=2020-05-14|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151327/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/covid-19-hotels-restaurants-bars-to-reopen-night-clubs-remain-shut/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Drinking bars, restaurants, hotels to resume operations|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/drinking-bars-restaurants-hotels-to-resume-operations.html|access-date=2020-05-14|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202912/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/drinking-bars-restaurants-hotels-to-resume-operations.html|url-status=live}}
• In a televised address, the president extended the ban on social gatherings until the last day of May 2020.{{Cite web|title=Ban on public gatherings extended to May 31|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ban-on-public-gatherings-extended-to-may-31.html|access-date=2020-05-11|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610202913/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ban-on-public-gatherings-extended-to-may-31.html|url-status=live}} Private burials increased in Accra...due to ban on large funerals, lockdown. Nyarko-Yirenkyi, Anita Thursday, 2 April 2020{Ghanaian Times}
• Public transport vehicle operators were also given directives to enforce in vehicle physical distancing, while commuters were expected to use face masks within vehicles. Compliance to these directives was varied, with majority(98%) of bus operators adhering to the guidelines on physical distancing, although significant number of commuters were not adhering to the guidelines on face masks{{Cite journal|last1=Dzisi|first1=Emmanuel Komla Junior|last2=Dei|first2=Oscar Akunor|date=2020-08-03|title=Adherence to social distancing and wearing of masks within public transportation during the COVID 19 pandemic|journal=Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives|volume=7|pages=100191|doi=10.1016/j.trip.2020.100191|pmid=34173465|pmc=7396893|issn=2590-1982|doi-access=free|bibcode=2020TrRIP...700191D }}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

• On 13 June, the Minister of Health tested positive for the disease and was admitted at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-13|title=Ghana's Minister for Health tests positive for Coronavirus|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/ghanas-minister-for-health-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629105138/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/ghanas-minister-for-health-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/|url-status=live}} A couple of days later the Minister of Information announced that the Minister of Health was now recuperating at home.{{Cite web|last=emmakd|date=2020-06-16|title=Ghana Health Minister discharged from hospital, continues COVID-19 treatment at home|url=https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2020/06/16/ghana-health-minister-discharged-from-hospital-continues-covid-19-treatment-at-home/|access-date=2020-06-18|website=Ghana Business News|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701133611/https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2020/06/16/ghana-health-minister-discharged-from-hospital-continues-covid-19-treatment-at-home/|url-status=live}}
• The President also confirmed that the chief executive of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Kobina Kuretsi Sam, had passed away due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-12|title=Sekondi-Takoradi Mayor dies - weeks after his driver tested positive for Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/sekondi-takoradi-mayor-dies-weeks-after-his-driver-tested-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-06-15|website=MyJoyOnline|archive-date=13 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613172807/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/sekondi-takoradi-mayor-dies-weeks-after-his-driver-tested-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• On 16 June, the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-16|title=NHIA CEO, Lydia Dsane-Selby tests positive for Coronavirus|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/nhia-ceo-lydia-dsane-selby-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/|access-date=2020-06-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630041803/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/nhia-ceo-lydia-dsane-selby-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/|url-status=live}}
• File:Veronica Bucket 42.jpg, a bucket with a tap(spigot) attached mounted in many open spaces and at entrances for mandatory hand-washing.]] On 24 June, the Education Minister was detained at the UGMC over fears of the virus infection. He reported himself to the hospital when he felt unwell.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-24|title=NAPO detained at UGMC, awaiting COVID-19 test results|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/napo-detained-at-ugmc-awaiting-covid-19-test-results/|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=27 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627045033/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/napo-detained-at-ugmc-awaiting-covid-19-test-results/|url-status=live}} Member of Parliament for Okere was admitted at the same facility with the Education Minister.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-24|title=Dan Botwe admitted at UGMC, awaiting COVID-19 test results|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/dan-botwe-admitted-at-ugmc-awaiting-covid-19-test-results/|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628020613/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/dan-botwe-admitted-at-ugmc-awaiting-covid-19-test-results/|url-status=live}}
• There were 9,860 new cases in June, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 17,741. The death toll more than tripled to 112. The number of recovered patients increased by 10,427 to 13,268 since the start of the outbreak, leaving 4,361 active cases at the end of the month.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report 163 |url=https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200701-covid-19-sitrep-163.pdf?sfvrsn=c202f05b_2 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=6 |date=1 July 2020 |archive-date=2 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702033315/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200701-covid-19-sitrep-163.pdf?sfvrsn=c202f05b_2 |url-status=live }}

• With effect from the beginning of June there was some relaxation of restrictions. Religious services were allowed to commence effective Friday, 5 June, with mandatory use of nose masks and with congregations not exceeding 100.  Private burials with a maximum attendance of 100 persons were allowed.  Similarly weddings and other social gatherings could take place with no more than 100 people attending.  Ghana's borders remained closed.{{Cite web|title=President Akufo-Addo's 10th Update On Covid19|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/president-akufo-addos-10th-update-on-covid19/|date=2020-05-31|website=DailyGuide Network|access-date=2020-06-01|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117234817/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/president-akufo-addos-10th-update-on-covid19/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Why President Akufo-Addo relaxed Covid-19 restrictions [FULL ADDRESS]|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/why-president-akufo-addo-relaxed-covid-19-restrictions-full-address.html|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-06-01}}
• The President announced that from the middle of June, final year students of junior high schools, senior high schools and universities could return to school. Final year students in many of the 234 tertiary institutions started returning to their respective campuses on 15 June for a few weeks of classes and final exams. Fumigation of all schools across the country also started with senior high schools expected to reopen on 22 June and junior high schools on 29 June.{{Cite web|title=Ban on Covid-19 social gatherings reviewed in Ghana; People can now attend church services but...|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ban-on-social-gatherings-reviewed-100-people-can-now-attend-church-services.html|access-date=2020-06-15|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=15 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615150848/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ban-on-social-gatherings-reviewed-100-people-can-now-attend-church-services.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=UNICEF Ghana: COVID-19 Situation Report - #5, 1st – 15th June 2020 - Ghana|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/unicef-ghana-covid-19-situation-report-5-1st-15th-june-2020|access-date=2020-06-18|website=ReliefWeb|date=16 June 2020|archive-date=23 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623061954/https://reliefweb.int/report/ghana/unicef-ghana-covid-19-situation-report-5-1st-15th-june-2020|url-status=live}}
• According to the new Executive Instrument, E.I. 164, signed by the President on 15 June 2020, people who refuse to wear face masks in public could face jail terms of between 4–10 years or a fine of between GHS12,000 (approx US$2,065) and GHS60,000 (approx US$10,320) or both would be made.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-19|title=Failing to wear face mask to attract hefty fine, 10-year jail term|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/failing-to-wear-face-mask-to-attract-hefty-fine-10-year-jail-term/|access-date=2020-06-20|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712182327/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/failing-to-wear-face-mask-to-attract-hefty-fine-10-year-jail-term/|url-status=live}}
• The president approved the construction of additional Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed facilities in the Greater Accra region to boost the country's COVID-19 case management. The president also confirmed there was an ongoing construction of a new treatment centre in the Ashanti region as part of efforts in the management of the disease cases in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-21|title=ICU bed facilities, treatment centre to be constructed in Greater Accra, Ashanti Regions – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/icu-bed-facilities-treatment-centre-to-be-constructed-in-greater-accra-ashanti-regions-nana-addo/|access-date=2020-06-21|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=22 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722054526/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/icu-bed-facilities-treatment-centre-to-be-constructed-in-greater-accra-ashanti-regions-nana-addo/|url-status=live}}
• Government calmed fears over the implementation of the new COVID-19 discharge policy which was in line with the WHO revised recommendations that allowed for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients to be discharged after 14 days without test.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-22|title=Coronavirus: Ghana is not rushing to discharge asymptomatic persons – Nsiah Asare|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ghana-is-not-rushing-to-discharge-asymptomatic-persons-nsiah-asare/|access-date=2020-06-23|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=30 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630125701/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/coronavirus-ghana-is-not-rushing-to-discharge-asymptomatic-persons-nsiah-asare/|url-status=live}}
• Government assured guidelines to be given to the Ghana Police Service on the mandatory wearing of face masks enforcement. Minister for Information said the communication from the police hierarchy would address the confusion that the enforcement plan might have caused.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-23|title=Police to be given guidelines on mandatory wearing of face masks enforcement – Government|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/police-to-be-given-guidelines-on-mandatory-wearing-of-face-masks-enforcement-government/|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=27 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627092231/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/police-to-be-given-guidelines-on-mandatory-wearing-of-face-masks-enforcement-government/|url-status=live}}
• Government asked institutions to strengthen safety measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 disease among staffs. This was said by the Information Minister at a press conference in Accra.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Government warns of growing workplace infections|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-government-warns-of-growing-workplace-infections.html|access-date=2020-06-25|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=27 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627024040/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-government-warns-of-growing-workplace-infections.html|url-status=live}}
• Ghana Water Company Limited announced that the three months of "free water" announced by the Ghana Government in April would end on 30 June 2020.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Government's free water ends Tuesday, June 30.|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-government-s-free-water-ends-tuesday-june-30.html|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=13 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713022337/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-government-s-free-water-ends-tuesday-june-30.html|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

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• A former general secretary of the New Patriotic Party died after testing positive for COVID-19 at the Intensive Care Unit of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Campaign manager for New Patriotic Party and the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry tested positive for COVID-19 and were admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=Former NPP General Secretary, Sir John dies after contracting COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/former-npp-general-secretary-sir-john-dies-of-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702034140/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/former-npp-general-secretary-sir-john-dies-of-covid-19/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=Mac Manu, Carlos Ahenkorah in ICU after testing positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/mac-manu-carlos-ahenkorah-in-icu-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=14 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714121915/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/mac-manu-carlos-ahenkorah-in-icu-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}} It was later confirmed the former Deputy Minister of Trade recovered from the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-11|title=Carlos Ahenkorah recovers from COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/carlos-ahenkorah-recovers-from-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=14 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714181226/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/carlos-ahenkorah-recovers-from-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• A Consultant Surgeon of the Trust Hospital died after testing positive for COVID-19. He is the fourth medical doctor to die from the disease in Ghana.{{Cite web|title=GMA cries out over increasing COVID-19 spread as 3 top doctors succumb to disease|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gma-cries-out-over-increasing-covid-19-spread-as-3-top-doctors-succumb-to-disease.html|access-date=2020-07-04|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705144512/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gma-cries-out-over-increasing-covid-19-spread-as-3-top-doctors-succumb-to-disease.html|url-status=live}}
• The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo went to a 14-day self isolation after a person within his close circle tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: Akufo-Addo Self-Quarantined|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1014095/covid-19-akufo-addo-self-quarantined.html|access-date=2020-07-05|website=Modern Ghana|archive-date=5 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705013905/https://www.modernghana.com/news/1014095/covid-19-akufo-addo-self-quarantined.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Akufo-Addo self isolates|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-akuffo-addo-self-isolate.html|access-date=2020-07-06|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=6 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706015655/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-akuffo-addo-self-isolate.html|url-status=live}} Six Accra Girls SHS students tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-05|title=Six Accra Girls SHS students test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/six-accra-girls-shs-students-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-06|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710004307/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/six-accra-girls-shs-students-test-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}} The president completed his two weeks self-isolation of the coronavirus.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-18|title=Nana Ends Coronavirus Self-Isolation|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-ends-coronavirus-self-isolation/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719053638/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-ends-coronavirus-self-isolation/|url-status=live}}
• The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital announced the suspension of non-emergency surgical cases for two weeks to protect clients and staff from been infected with COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: Korle Bu Teaching Hospital suspends non-emergency surgeries|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-korle-bu-teaching-hospital-suspends-non-emergency-surgeries.html|access-date=2020-07-06|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=7 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707193738/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-korle-bu-teaching-hospital-suspends-non-emergency-surgeries.html|url-status=live}} It was also confirmed a teacher of Accra Girls School and the spouse tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Accra Girls teacher, spouse and 6 students test positive for COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/accra-girls-teacher-spouse-and-6-students-test-positive-for-covid-19.html|access-date=2020-07-07|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=7 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707210620/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/accra-girls-teacher-spouse-and-6-students-test-positive-for-covid-19.html|url-status=live}}
• Senior Minister of Ghana tested positive for COVID-19 and was confirmed by the Information Minister.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo tests positive|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-senior-minister-osafo-maafo-tests-positive.html|access-date=2020-07-08|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=8 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708140254/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-senior-minister-osafo-maafo-tests-positive.html|url-status=live}} The director general of GHS said measures were underway to track suspected cases of COVID-19 disease in some Senior High Schools in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-07|title=We're following up on suspected COVID-19 cases in Mfantsipim, other schools – GHS Boss|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/were-following-up-on-suspected-covid-19-cases-in-mfantsipim-others-ghs-boss/|access-date=2020-07-08|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710041314/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/were-following-up-on-suspected-covid-19-cases-in-mfantsipim-others-ghs-boss/|url-status=live}} The Senior Minister later tested negative for the virus after he went under self-isolation.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=Senior Minister Tests Negative For COVID-19|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/senior-minister-tests-negative-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720060856/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/senior-minister-tests-negative-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• Scientists called for review of COVID-19 safety protocols after there was an evidence that the virus could be spread in the air.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=Scientist calls for review of COVID-19 safety protocols amid threat of airborne spread|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/scientist-calls-for-review-of-covid-19-safety-protocols-amid-threat-of-airborne-spread/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=9 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709185301/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/scientist-calls-for-review-of-covid-19-safety-protocols-amid-threat-of-airborne-spread/|url-status=live}} The Education Minister was discharged after testing positive for the disease.{{Cite web|title=Education Minister Opoku Prempeh discharged from hospital with a positive COVID-19 test|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/education-minister-opoku-prempeh-discharged-from-hospital-with-a-positive-covid-19-test.html|access-date=2020-07-09|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711141001/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/education-minister-opoku-prempeh-discharged-from-hospital-with-a-positive-covid-19-test.html|url-status=live}}
• 55 persons tested positive for COVID-19. It was confirmed at the Accra Girls SHS by the authorities.{{Cite web|title=55 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Accra Girls SHS|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/education/accra-girls-records-55-covid-19-cases.html|access-date=2020-07-15|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=15 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715033525/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/education/accra-girls-records-55-covid-19-cases.html|url-status=live}} Seven out the 55 persons who tested positive recovered and were discharged.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=Accra Girls SHS: Seven students who tested positive for COVID-19 recover|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/accra-girls-shs-seven-students-who-tested-positive-for-covid-19-recover/|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716213433/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/accra-girls-shs-seven-students-who-tested-positive-for-covid-19-recover/|url-status=live}}
• A JHS in the Oti region recorded a case of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-14|title=JHS in Oti Region records COVID-19 case|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/jhs-in-oti-region-records-covid-19-case/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716202731/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/jhs-in-oti-region-records-covid-19-case/|url-status=live}}
• According to the Education Directorate, 62 COVID-19 cases were recorded in seven schools in Greater-Accra.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=62 COVID-19 cases so far recorded in seven schools in Accra – Education Directorate|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/seven-schools-record-62-cases-of-covid-19-in-accra-regional-education-director/|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083001/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/seven-schools-record-62-cases-of-covid-19-in-accra-regional-education-director/|url-status=live}} 10 SHS students tested positive for COVID-19 in the Ahafo region.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=Ahafo Region: 24 health workers, ten SHS students test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/ahafo-region-24-health-workers-ten-shs-students-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716131802/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/ahafo-region-24-health-workers-ten-shs-students-test-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}} Six students recovered from the virus in Ahafo region.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=6 Students Recover From COVID-19 In Ahafo Region|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/6-students-recover-from-covid-19-in-ahafo-region/|access-date=2020-07-18|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=18 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718014940/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/6-students-recover-from-covid-19-in-ahafo-region/|url-status=live}}
• 6 SHS in Western region recorded COVID-19 cases.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=56 SHS, nursing training students in Western Region test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/56-shs-nursing-training-students-in-western-region-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-18|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=18 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718055119/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/56-shs-nursing-training-students-in-western-region-test-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• Dr Da Costa Aboagye, the director of health promotion of the Ghana Health Service, on 19 July 2020 said in a report that four months after the country recorded its first coronavirus case,  cases has exceeded 27,000.{{Cite web|last=emmakd|date=2020-07-20|title=Four months after first cases Ghana COVID-19 infections exceed 27,000|url=https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2020/07/20/four-months-after-first-cases-ghana-covid-19-infections-exceed-27000/|access-date=2020-07-20|website=Ghana Business News|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720093522/https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2020/07/20/four-months-after-first-cases-ghana-covid-19-infections-exceed-27000/|url-status=live}}
• On July 21, the MP for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong revealed he tested positive for COVID-19 after he celebrated his 60th birthday on 16 June 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-21|title=I contracted Covid-19 during my 60th birthday celebration - Kennedy Agyapong reveals|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/i-contracted-covid-19-during-my-60th-birthday-celebration-kennedy-agyapong-reveals/|access-date=2020-07-21|website=MyJoyOnline|archive-date=22 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722024054/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/i-contracted-covid-19-during-my-60th-birthday-celebration-kennedy-agyapong-reveals/|url-status=live}}
• According to the Deputy Minister of Health, 178 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed both in the JHS and SHS and eight recoveries. He also claimed from May 2020, FLY Zipline Ghana Limited delivered 2,573 COVID-19 samples to the NMIMR and the KCCR.{{Cite web|title=178 Cases of COVID-19 confirmed in JHS, SHS — Minister|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/178-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-jhs-shs-in-the-country-deputy-health-minister.html|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026102321/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/178-cases-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-jhs-shs-in-the-country-deputy-health-minister.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Zipline delivers 79,800 medical products via drone|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/zipline-delivers-79-800-medical-products-via-drone.html|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=9 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209050930/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/zipline-delivers-79-800-medical-products-via-drone.html|url-status=live}}
• UMat in Ghana became the latest school that recorded COVID-19 case in the Western region.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-23|title=UMaT becomes latest school to record COVID-19 case in Western Region|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/umat-becomes-latest-school-to-record-covid-19-case-in-western-region/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724033015/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/umat-becomes-latest-school-to-record-covid-19-case-in-western-region/|url-status=live}}
• The Chief Justice returned to office after he went for 14days isolation from the public.{{Cite web|title=COVID 19: Chief Justice back from Self-Isolation|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-covid-19-cj-back-from-self-isolation.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=11 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811153917/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-covid-19-cj-back-from-self-isolation.html|url-status=live}} The Deputy Trade Minister went into self-isolation after he was unwell in compliance with the COVID-19 protocols.{{Cite web|title=COVID 19: Deputy Trade Minister Ahomka-Lindsay goes into self-isolation|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-ghana-news-19-deputy-trade-minister-ahomka-lindsay-goes-into-self-isolation.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=11 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811134301/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-ghana-news-19-deputy-trade-minister-ahomka-lindsay-goes-into-self-isolation.html|url-status=live}}
• The number of confirmed cases doubled in July, to 35,501. The death toll increased by 70 to 182. There were 18,828 more recoveries, bringing the total number of recovered patients to 32,096. There were 3,223 active cases at the end of the month.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report 194 |url=https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200801-covid-19-sitrep-194.pdf?sfvrsn=401287f3_2 |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=4 |date=1 August 2020 |archive-date=9 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809061355/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200801-covid-19-sitrep-194.pdf?sfvrsn=401287f3_2 |url-status=live }}

• As part of efforts to ensure management of COVID-19 cases in Accra, the Metropolitan Assembly announced that it planned to construct an isolation centre at Kaneshie Polyclinic.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=COVID-19: AMA to construct two-storey isolation centre at Kaneshie Polyclinic|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-ama-to-construct-two-storey-isolation-centre-at-kaneshie-polyclinic/|access-date=2020-07-01|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=2 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702014620/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-ama-to-construct-two-storey-isolation-centre-at-kaneshie-polyclinic/|url-status=live}}
• Government has set aside 80million Ghana cedis to pay front line health workers' incentive package as part of Ghana's COVID-19 pandemic preparedness.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-01|title=COVID-19: Government sets aside GHS80M to pay health workers' incentive packages|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-government-sets-aside-ghs80m-to-pay-health-workers-incentive-packages/|access-date=2020-07-01|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=3 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703203334/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-government-sets-aside-ghs80m-to-pay-health-workers-incentive-packages/|url-status=live}}
• According to the Information minister, Government considered options in curbing the spread of COVID-19 disease.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-02|title=Re-imposition of COVID-19 restrictions still on the table – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/re-imposition-of-covid-19-restrictions-still-on-the-table-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2020-07-02|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=4 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704204041/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/re-imposition-of-covid-19-restrictions-still-on-the-table-oppong-nkrumah/|url-status=live}}
• Government said it has embarked on the expansion of COVID-19 treatment centres across Ghana. This is to make available more logistics and beds for COVID-19 management.{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus: Government to expand isolation centers|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-government-to-expand-isolation-centers.html|access-date=2020-07-03|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=4 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704214634/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-government-to-expand-isolation-centers.html|url-status=live}}
• Government deployed over 200 personnel to monitor COVID-19 cases in senior high schools.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=Over 200 personnel deployed to monitor COVID-19 situation in SHSs – Government|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/over-200-personnel-deployed-to-monitor-covid-19-situation-in-shss-government/|access-date=2020-07-07|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=7 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707224650/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/over-200-personnel-deployed-to-monitor-covid-19-situation-in-shss-government/|url-status=live}}
• Ghana's Supreme Court adjourned all cases which were scheduled in July.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-08|title=Supreme Court adjourns all cases over COVID-19 scare|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/supreme-court-adjourns-all-cases-over-covid-19-scare/|access-date=2020-07-08|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=8 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708175600/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/supreme-court-adjourns-all-cases-over-covid-19-scare/|url-status=live}}
• Government considered inspection of offices to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=Government considering inspection of offices to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/government-considering-inspection-of-offices-to-enforce-covid-19-safety-protocols/|access-date=2020-07-10|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711055805/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/government-considering-inspection-of-offices-to-enforce-covid-19-safety-protocols/|url-status=live}} The speaker of parliament threatened to sanction parliamentary members who breached COVID-19 protocols.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=Speaker threatens to sanction Parliamentary staff breaching COVID-19 protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/speaker-threatens-to-sanction-parliamentary-staff-breaching-covid-19-protocols/|access-date=2020-07-10|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710171455/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/speaker-threatens-to-sanction-parliamentary-staff-breaching-covid-19-protocols/|url-status=live}}
• A former president claimed Government bungled up the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-15|title=Government bungled its Coronavirus response – Mahama|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/government-bungled-its-coronavirus-response-mahama/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716130540/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/government-bungled-its-coronavirus-response-mahama/|url-status=live}}
• The COVID-19 National Trust Fund spent over 32million Ghana cedis to aid in the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=COVID-19 Trust Fund spends over GH¢32M supporting institutions|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-trust-fund-spends-over-gh%c2%a232m-supporting-institutions/|access-date=2020-07-18|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=18 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718091451/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-trust-fund-spends-over-gh%C2%A232m-supporting-institutions/|url-status=live}}
• The Coordinator of Ghana's COVID-19 testing program claimed Ghana's testing capacity was back after laboratory equipment and supplies were delivered.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=Our Testing Capacity Is Back On Full Track – Prof. Ampofo|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/our-testing-capacity-is-back-on-full-track-prof-ampofo/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720000121/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/our-testing-capacity-is-back-on-full-track-prof-ampofo/|url-status=live}} GHS called on stakeholders to focus on active COVID-19 cases and not cumulative cases.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=Focus On Declining Cases Of Covid19- GHS|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/focus-on-declining-cases-of-covid19-ghs/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720012854/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/focus-on-declining-cases-of-covid19-ghs/|url-status=live}} The Minister for Information discredited claimed the government's response strategy to COVID-19 failed.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=Statistics show successes chalked in Ghana's COVID-19 fight – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/statistics-show-successes-chalked-in-ghanas-covid-19-fight-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=20 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720213026/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/statistics-show-successes-chalked-in-ghanas-covid-19-fight-oppong-nkrumah/|url-status=live}} The government distributed 50,000 PCR testing kits and other kits to COVID-19 testing facilities across Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=COVID-19: Government distributes 50,000 PCR test kits to testing centres|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-government-distributes-50000-pcr-test-kits-to-testing-centres/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=21 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721042938/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-government-distributes-50000-pcr-test-kits-to-testing-centres/|url-status=live}}
• Government spent US$35million on testing for COVID-19 suspected cases. This amount was not part of the expenditure on the expansion of testing capacity according to the Deputy Health Minister.{{Cite web|title=Government spends US$35million on testing for COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/government-spends-us-35million-on-testing-for-covid-19.html|access-date=2020-07-21|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=22 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722034811/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/government-spends-us-35million-on-testing-for-covid-19.html|url-status=live}}
• The Finance Minister claimed in his report that the government spent about 54.3 million Ghana cedis to provide cooked and uncooked food to the vulnerable during the three-week lockdown.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-23|title=COVID-19: GH¢54.3 million spent on food for vulnerable during lockdown|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-gh%c2%a254-3-million-spent-on-food-for-vulnerable-during-lockdown/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724043248/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-gh%C2%A254-3-million-spent-on-food-for-vulnerable-during-lockdown/|url-status=live}} He also claimed Government would provide free electricity and water for the rest of 2020.{{Cite web|title=Govt announces free electricity for the rest of the year|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-announces-free-electricity-for-the-rest-of-the-year.html|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125063519/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-announces-free-electricity-for-the-rest-of-the-year.html|url-status=live}}

• The Ministry of Local Government and Zoomlion began the first phase of the nationwide disinfection and fumigation on the
• Ministry of Local Government and Zoomlion began the second phase of nationwide disinfection and fumigation exercise. Some markets in Accra were used for the exercise.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-19|title=Local Gov't Ministry, Zoomlion Respray 137 Markets In Greater Accra|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/local-govt-ministry-zoomlion-respray-137-markets-in-greater-accra/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719124923/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/local-govt-ministry-zoomlion-respray-137-markets-in-greater-accra/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-07-18|title=COVID-19: Phase two of nationwide disinfection, fumigation to begin on Sunday|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-phase-two-of-nationwide-disinfection-fumigation-begin-tomorrow/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=19 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200719004540/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-phase-two-of-nationwide-disinfection-fumigation-begin-tomorrow/|url-status=live}}
• Government disinfected markets, public places etc. in the Upper West region as part of efforts in fighting the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-25|title=Gov't Disinfects 109 Markets In Upper West|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/govt-disinfects-109-markets-in-upper-west/|access-date=2020-07-26|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=26 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726055438/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/govt-disinfects-109-markets-in-upper-west/|url-status=live}}
• The COVID-19 National Trust Fund gave GHS6.8 million to the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund to be given to the GIDC.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 Trust Fund presents GH¢6.8m to Infectious Diseases Centre|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-trust-fund-presents-gh-6-8m-to-infectious-diseases-centre.html|access-date=2020-08-22|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=29 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329185401/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-trust-fund-presents-gh-6-8m-to-infectious-diseases-centre.html|url-status=live}}

• The president lifted the ban on COVID-19 related restrictions on transport operators by allowing them to operate to full capacity.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=President Removes Covid19 Restrictions On Transport Sector|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/president-removes-covid19-restrictions-on-transport-sector/|access-date=2020-07-27|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727075911/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/president-removes-covid19-restrictions-on-transport-sector/|url-status=live}} He also lifted restrictions on tourist sites in the country.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=Nana Lifts Restrictions On Tourist Sites|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-lifts-restrictions-on-tourist-sites/|access-date=2020-07-27|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727121327/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-lifts-restrictions-on-tourist-sites/|url-status=live}} He further eased restrictions on religious worships in the country.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=Nana Increase Time For Religious Services|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-increase-time-for-religious-services/|access-date=2020-07-27|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727075908/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nana-increase-time-for-religious-services/|url-status=live}} The cap on the number of worshippers which was initially [https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/religious-activities-to-begin-as-akufo-addo-eases-coronavirus-induced-restrictions/ 100 people] was removed. The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo increased the duration from one hour to two hours, taking effect on Saturday, 1 August 2020.{{Cite web|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=26 July 2020|title=Churches, mosques can now have full capacity services – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/churches-mosques-can-now-have-full-capacity-services-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=30 July 2020|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427093639/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/churches-mosques-can-now-have-full-capacity-services-oppong-nkrumah/|url-status=live}} He further claimed Ghana's border closure still stands despite easing some COVID-19 restrictions.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-26|title=Borders to remain closed despite eased COVID-19 restrictions – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/borders-to-remain-closed-despite-eased-covid-19-restrictions-nana-addo/|access-date=2020-07-27|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=27 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727081357/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/borders-to-remain-closed-despite-eased-covid-19-restrictions-nana-addo/|url-status=live}}

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For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• On 2 August, according to the acting chief medical officer of Barbados, Dr. Kenneth Georgeit nine out of the [https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/95-ghanaian-nurses-touch-down-in-barbados/ 95 Ghanaian nurses] who traveled to Barbados to work for two years have tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=2 August 2020|title=Nine Ghanaian nurses in Barbados test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/nine-ghanaian-nurses-in-barbados-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=5 August 2020|website=CitiNewsroom.com|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802153909/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/nine-ghanaian-nurses-in-barbados-test-positive-for-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• Ghana recorded 798 new cases of COVID-19 and nine persons died from the virus.{{Cite web|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=3 August 2020|title=798 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ghana; death toll now 191|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/798-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-death-toll-now-191/|access-date=5 August 2020|website=CitiNewsroom.com|archive-date=21 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921055235/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/798-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-death-toll-now-191/|url-status=live}}
• On 5 August, Ghana recorded eight new death cases hence a total of 199 death cases in the country. Also, we recorded 574 new active cases pushing the total case count to 39,075.{{Cite web|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=5 August 2020|title=Ghana records eight new COVID-19 deaths as case count rises to 39,075|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-eight-new-covid-19-deaths-as-case-count-rises-to-39075/|access-date=5 August 2020|website=CitiNewsroom.com|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919052037/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-eight-new-covid-19-deaths-as-case-count-rises-to-39075/|url-status=live}}
• On 6 August, Ghana recorded 567 new COVID-19 cases. Clinical recoveries rose to 36,384 and out of this number, eight are in a critical condition, four on ventilators, and 22 in severe condition.{{Cite news|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=6 August 2020|title=Ghana records 567 new COVID-19 cases; clinical recoveries now 36,384|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-567-new-covid-19-cases-clinical-recoveries-now-36384/|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=24 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924112254/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-567-new-covid-19-cases-clinical-recoveries-now-36384/|url-status=live}}
• On 7 August, Ghana recorded 455 new positive cases therefore increasing the country's case count to 40,097. Eight new deaths have also been recorded, pushing the number of deaths from the virus to 206.{{Cite news|last=Nyabor|first=Jonas|date=7 August 2020|title=COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 40,097; eight new deaths recorded|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-ghanas-case-count-now-40097-eight-new-deaths-recorded/|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=26 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926201944/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-ghanas-case-count-now-40097-eight-new-deaths-recorded/|url-status=live}}
• 436 new COVID-19 cases recorded on 8 August 2020 had come from samples that were taken between 17 July and 4 August 2020.{{Cite news|last=Ansah|first=Marian|date=8 August 2020|title=Ghana records 436 new COVID-19 cases|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-436-new-covid-19-cases/|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808112211/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-436-new-covid-19-cases/|url-status=live}} Also, 7 persons were recorded to have died according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).{{Cite news|last=Awotwe Darko|first=Kenneth|date=8 August 2020|title=7 more die as Ghana records 436 new Covid-19 cases|work=My Joy Online|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/7-more-die-as-ghana-records-436-new-covid-19-cases/|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=1 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001063000/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/7-more-die-as-ghana-records-436-new-covid-19-cases/|url-status=live}}
• On 9 August, Ghana recorded 470 new cases pushing COVID-19 cases to 41,003. Also, 9 deaths were recorded hence a total of 215.{{Cite news|last=Ansah|first=Marian|date=9 August 2020|title=COVID-19: Ghana's case count now 41,003, nine new deaths recorded|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-ghanas-case-count-now-41003-nine-new-deaths-recorded/|access-date=9 August 2020|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919215553/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-ghanas-case-count-now-41003-nine-new-deaths-recorded/|url-status=live}}
• On 13 August, 39,718 persons clinically recovered and were discharged.{{Cite news|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=13 August 2020|title=39,718 clinical recoveries reduce Ghana's active COVID-19 cases to 1,906|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/39718-clinical-recoveries-reduce-ghanas-active-covid-19-cases-to-1906/|access-date=17 August 2020|archive-date=19 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919220909/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/39718-clinical-recoveries-reduce-ghanas-active-covid-19-cases-to-1906/|url-status=live}}
• Eight deaths were recorded on 15 August. This gives a total of 231 death cases.{{Cite news|last=Dapaah|first=Ellen|date=15 August 2020|title=Eight more people die from coronavirus; Ghana's death toll now 231|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/eight-more-people-die-from-coronavirus-ghanas-death-toll-now-231/|access-date=17 August 2020|archive-date=18 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818033237/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/eight-more-people-die-from-coronavirus-ghanas-death-toll-now-231/|url-status=live}}
• Death cases increased to 248 with nine deaths and 340 new COVID-19 cases recorded on 18 August.{{Cite news|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=18 August 2020|title=Ghana records nine new COVID-19 deaths pushing toll to 248|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-nine-new-covid-19-deaths-pushing-toll-to-248/|access-date=22 August 2020|archive-date=18 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818212136/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/ghana-records-nine-new-covid-19-deaths-pushing-toll-to-248/|url-status=live}}
• 101 new cases recorded on 19 August with eight death cases. This brings a total of active cases to 1,875.{{Cite news|last=Lartey|first=Nii Larte|date=19 August 2020|title=101 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ghana; death toll now 256|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/101-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-death-toll-now-256/|access-date=22 August 2020|archive-date=19 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819202022/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/101-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-death-toll-now-256/|url-status=live}}
• On 20 August, Ghana's recoveries and discharges rose to 41,279 while the number of deaths increased from 256 to 261, with the latest death being recorded on 13 August.{{Cite news|last=Adogla-Bessa|first=Delali|date=20 August 2020|title=COVID-19: Active case count drops to 1,723; deaths rise to 261|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-active-case-count-drops-to-1723-deaths-rise-to-261/|access-date=26 August 2020|archive-date=14 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814213948/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-active-case-count-drops-to-1723-deaths-rise-to-261/|url-status=live}}
• 180 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on 24 August.{{Cite news|last=Arhinful|first=Ernest|date=24 August 2020|title=180 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Ghana; active cases now 1,712|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/180-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-active-cases-now-1712/|access-date=26 August 2020|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427093815/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/180-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-ghana-active-cases-now-1712/|url-status=live}}
• There were 8,797 new cases in August, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 44,298. The death toll rose by 94 to 276. The number of recovered patients grew by 10,867 to 42,963, leaving 1,059 active cases at the end of the month.{{cite web |title=Outbreak brief 33: COVID-19 pandemic – 1 September 2020 |url=https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-33-covid-19-pandemic-1-september-2020/?ind=1598972030109&filename=DRAFT_AfricaCDC_COVIDBrief_1SEPT20_EN.pdf&wpdmdl=6077&refresh=5f66cb3e981d81600572222 |publisher=CDC Africa |access-date=20 September 2020 |page=4 |date=1 September 2020 |archive-date=1 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210401062846/https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-33-covid-19-pandemic-1-september-2020/?ind=1598972030109&filename=DRAFT_AfricaCDC_COVIDBrief_1SEPT20_EN.pdf&wpdmdl=6077&refresh=5f66cb3e981d81600572222 |url-status=live }}

• A new COVID-19 Business Tracker Survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the UNDP, and the World Bank showed that about 770,000 workers (25.7% of the total workforce), had their wages reduced and about 42,000 employees were laid off during the country's COVID-19 partial lock-down.{{Cite news|last=Nettey|first=Nerteley|date=3 August 2020|title=Lockdown caused 42,000 layoffs, reduced wages of over 770,000 workers – GSS|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/lockdown-caused-42000-layoffs-reduced-wages-of-over-770000-workers-gss/|access-date=8 August 2020|archive-date=21 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071138/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/lockdown-caused-42000-layoffs-reduced-wages-of-over-770000-workers-gss/|url-status=live}}

• Government claimed it was not relenting in its efforts to ensure people abide by the law that criminalizes the act of not using face masks.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-14|title=Wearing of nose mask directive still in force – AMA|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/wearing-of-nose-mask-directive-still-in-force-ama/|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928202103/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/wearing-of-nose-mask-directive-still-in-force-ama/|url-status=live}} Parliament of Ghana approved a tax waiver on income taxes of GHS174 million cedis (equivalent to US$30 million) for front line health workers.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-14|title=Parliament approves GHS174M tax waiver for frontline health workers|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/parliament-approves-ghs174m-tax-waiver-for-frontline-health-workers/|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=18 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818073224/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/parliament-approves-ghs174m-tax-waiver-for-frontline-health-workers/|url-status=live}}
• The Parliament of Ghana has granted a tax waiver of GHS174 million cedis on income taxes of frontline workers. This spans for three months thus July, August and September 2020.{{Cite news|last=Arhinful, Mensah Opoku|first=Ernest, Duke|date=15 August 2020|title=Parliament approves GHS174M tax waiver for frontline health workers|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/parliament-approves-ghs174m-tax-waiver-for-frontline-health-workers/|access-date=17 August 2020|archive-date=18 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818073224/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/parliament-approves-ghs174m-tax-waiver-for-frontline-health-workers/|url-status=live}}
• President Nana Akufo-Addo chose 1 September 2020 as the date to reopen the borders which have been closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana.{{Cite news|last=Adogla-Bessa|first=Delali|date=16 August 2020|title=Nana Addo eyes September 1 for reopening of air borders|work=Citi Newsroom|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/nana-addo-eyes-september-1-for-reopening-of-air-borders/|access-date=17 August 2020|archive-date=17 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817222652/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/nana-addo-eyes-september-1-for-reopening-of-air-borders/|url-status=live}}
• Data from the NBSSI indicated that about 120,000 out of the over 700,000 who applied for the CAP Business Support Program were said to have received financial support.{{Cite web|title=120,000 Businesses receive COVID-19 support|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-120-000-businesses-receive-covid-19-support.html|access-date=2020-08-27|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125055336/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-120-000-businesses-receive-covid-19-support.html|url-status=live}}
• Government claimed it spent over GH¢76 million in the disinfection, fumigation and cleaning-up of markets, lorry parks and other social amenities across the country.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-28|title=Government spends over GH¢76 million on markets, lorry parks disinfection|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-spends-over-GH-76-million-on-markets-lorry-parks-disinfection-1045765|access-date=2020-08-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917215204/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-spends-over-GH-76-million-on-markets-lorry-parks-disinfection-1045765|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.

• There were 2,184 new cases in September, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 46,482. The death toll rose to 301. The number of recovered patients increased to 45,651, leaving 530 active cases at the end of the month.{{cite web |title=COVID-19 situation update for the WHO African region |url=https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/335766/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200930-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y |publisher=World Health Organization |access-date=5 October 2020 |page=4 |date=30 September 2020 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011201357/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/335766/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200930-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y |url-status=live }}

• The Ministry of Finance claimed there was an increase in cost of servicing the national debt which was caused by the shock brought about by COVID-19 which caused revenues to fall.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 hikes debt service cost; Govt restrategises for rebound|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-hikes-debt-service-cost-govt-restrategises-for-rebound.html|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031093602/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-hikes-debt-service-cost-govt-restrategises-for-rebound.html|url-status=live}}
• The Finance Minister claimed there is a possible post-COVID-19 economic recovery and attainment of SDGs with digitization, increase in private capital etc.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-17|title=Coronavirus: Economic recovery and attainment of SDGs possible – Ofori-Atta|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Economic-recovery-and-attainment-of-SDGs-possible-Ofori-Atta-1062676|access-date=2020-09-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114041550/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Economic-recovery-and-attainment-of-SDGs-possible-Ofori-Atta-1062676|url-status=live}}
• The Governor of the BoG claimed the economy of Ghana began to experience some recovery as price pressures which was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lock down.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Ghana's economy rebounding rapidly amidst coronavirus – Dr Addison|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economy-rebounding-rapidly-amidst-coronavirus-Dr-Addison-1071613|access-date=2020-09-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004042214/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economy-rebounding-rapidly-amidst-coronavirus-Dr-Addison-1071613|url-status=live}}
• GSS revealed in a survey that about 90 per cent of businesses in Ghana recorded low sales during the lock down period.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-29|title=Lockdown: About 90 percent of local businesses saw reduction in sales - GSS|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Lockdown-About-90-percent-of-local-businesses-saw-reduction-in-sales-GSS-1072648|access-date=2020-09-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004045916/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Lockdown-About-90-percent-of-local-businesses-saw-reduction-in-sales-GSS-1072648|url-status=live}}

• Government relaunched the GH COVID-19 tracker app after it was launched on 13 April.{{Cite web|title=Ghana's COVID-19 Tracker App upgraded|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-re-launches-covid-19-tracker-app.html|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Graphic Online}}
• The president disclosed that the government, through the MoE, planned a relief package for private schools who were affected by COVID-19 induced shutdown of schools.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-07|title=President Akufo-Addo hints of relief package for private schools|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/President-Akufo-Addo-hints-of-relief-package-for-private-schools-1053127|access-date=2020-09-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918093840/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/President-Akufo-Addo-hints-of-relief-package-for-private-schools-1053127|url-status=live}}
• According to the Deputy Minister of Health, the state would bear the cost of treatment for passengers who tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-07|title=Govt will pay for treatment of arrivals who test positive - Dep. Health Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Govt-will-pay-for-treatment-of-arrivals-who-test-positive-Dep-Health-Minister-1053466|access-date=2020-09-08|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917221402/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Govt-will-pay-for-treatment-of-arrivals-who-test-positive-Dep-Health-Minister-1053466|url-status=live}}
• The MoE partnered with UNESCO to ensure all Ghanaians are educated on the COVID-19 pandemic by using local dialects on the International Literacy Day.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-09|title=Coronavirus: MoE partners UNESCO to educate Ghanaians in local dialects|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-MoE-partners-UNESCO-to-educate-Ghanaians-in-local-dialects-1054945|access-date=2020-09-10|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113131831/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-MoE-partners-UNESCO-to-educate-Ghanaians-in-local-dialects-1054945|url-status=live}}
• The Minister of Employment and Labor Relations claimed government's intervention in easing of restrictions restored over 2,849 out of the over 11,000 job losses due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-17|title=Coronavirus: Government's interventions restore 2,849 jobs|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Government-s-interventions-restore-2-849-jobs-1061761|access-date=2020-09-17|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026202324/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Government-s-interventions-restore-2-849-jobs-1061761|url-status=live}}
• Government established a committee to bring about modalities to implement the National Unemployment Insurance Scheme to help those who lost their jobs during the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-17|title=Govt establishes committee to implement Unemployment Insurance Scheme|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-establishes-committee-to-implement-Unemployment-Insurance-Scheme-1061899|access-date=2020-09-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000048/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-establishes-committee-to-implement-Unemployment-Insurance-Scheme-1061899|url-status=live}}
• Government extended the free water package to the end of 2020 due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Gov't extends free water package to December 31|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-gov-t-extends-free-water-package-to-december-31.html|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021071657/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-gov-t-extends-free-water-package-to-december-31.html|url-status=live}}
• The President donated 10,000 beds to the MoH for distribution to health centres across Ghana.{{Cite web|title=President presents 10,000 beds for distribution to hospitals|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/president-presents-10-000-beds-for-distribution-to-hospitals.html|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021075656/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/president-presents-10-000-beds-for-distribution-to-hospitals.html|url-status=live}}
• Government supported entrepreneurs with disability in the Northern, North East and Savannah regions with an amount of GH¢200,000 to help them in their businesses due to the impact of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-24|title=Govt supports disabled entrepreneurs with GH¢200,000 coronavirus relief grant|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-supports-disabled-entrepreneurs-with-GH-200-000-coronavirus-relief-grant-1068148|access-date=2020-09-26|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=3 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003010605/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-supports-disabled-entrepreneurs-with-GH-200-000-coronavirus-relief-grant-1068148|url-status=live}}
• According to the Information Minister, Government took note of new waves of the virus in Europe and the US.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-27|title=Gov't Tightens Covid-19 Inbound Flight Protocols|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/govt-tightens-covid-19-inbound-flight-protocols/|access-date=2020-09-29|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=8 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008185742/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/govt-tightens-covid-19-inbound-flight-protocols/|url-status=live}} He also called on Ghanaians to keep on adhering to the COVID-19 protocols to prevent a new wave of infections.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Ghanaians advised to observe coronavirus protocols to prevent new infections|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghanaians-advised-to-observe-coronavirus-protocols-to-prevent-new-infections-1070860|access-date=2020-09-29|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011111154/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghanaians-advised-to-observe-coronavirus-protocols-to-prevent-new-infections-1070860|url-status=live}} He also claimed that the testing regime that was used at KIA would help prevent the importation of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Test regime at Airport will prevent importation of coronavirus - Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Test-regime-at-Airport-will-prevent-importation-of-coronavirus-Minister-1071133|access-date=2020-09-29|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004031719/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Test-regime-at-Airport-will-prevent-importation-of-coronavirus-Minister-1071133|url-status=live}}
• Government released packages to partners in the Tourism industry and other businesses to help them against the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Government releases incentive packages to partners in Tourism Industry - Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Government-releases-incentive-packages-to-partners-in-Tourism-Industry-Minister-1071544|access-date=2020-09-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004035054/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Government-releases-incentive-packages-to-partners-in-Tourism-Industry-Minister-1071544|url-status=live}}
• According to the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, 2,262 Ghanaians in Lebanon were evacuated during the COVID-19 lock down and an amount of $1,062,600 was spent.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-30|title=Government spent $1 million to evacuate 2,200 Ghanaians from Lebanon - Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-spent-1-million-to-evacuate-2-200-Ghanaians-from-Lebanon-Minister-1073653|access-date=2020-09-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004050517/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-spent-1-million-to-evacuate-2-200-Ghanaians-from-Lebanon-Minister-1073653|url-status=live}}
• The vice president claimed government considered providing financial support to private schools who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-30|title=Govt to support private schools affected by coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Govt-to-support-private-schools-affected-by-coronavirus-1073560|access-date=2020-09-30|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004050512/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Govt-to-support-private-schools-affected-by-coronavirus-1073560|url-status=live}}

The President extended the Executive Instrument by making compulsory the wearing of face masks.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-21|title=Government extends compulsory wearing of nose mask by 3 months|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-extends-compulsory-wearing-of-nose-mask-by-3-months-1064839|access-date=2020-09-21|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=23 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923212654/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-extends-compulsory-wearing-of-nose-mask-by-3-months-1064839|url-status=live}} He also lifted the ban on football as he announced Ghana's Premier League and another league resumes in October, 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-20|title=Ghana Premier league, Division One league to resume on October 30|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/09/ghana-premier-league-division-one-league-to-resume-on-october-30/|access-date=2020-09-21|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=2 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002143926/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/09/ghana-premier-league-division-one-league-to-resume-on-october-30/|url-status=live}} According to the President, beaches, cinemas nightclubs and pubs should still be closed due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-21|title=Beaches, night clubs, cinemas remain closed until further notice - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Beaches-night-clubs-cinemas-remain-closed-until-further-notice-Akufo-Addo-1064938|access-date=2020-09-23|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025175421/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Beaches-night-clubs-cinemas-remain-closed-until-further-notice-Akufo-Addo-1064938|url-status=live}}

The Ghana Women's Premier League was set to begin in January 2021 after the government placed a ban on all football related activities in March 2020 due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=2020/21 Ghana Women's Premier League to commence in January|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/2020-21-Ghana-Women-s-Premier-League-to-commence-in-January-1068733|access-date=2020-09-26|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112221034/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/2020-21-Ghana-Women-s-Premier-League-to-commence-in-January-1068733|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

The GHS claimed there was no COVID-19 death recovered in Ghana in the month of October.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-01|title=No coronavirus deaths recorded in October - Ghana Health Service|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/No-coronavirus-deaths-recorded-in-October-Ghana-Health-Service-1097902|access-date=2020-11-01|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108170324/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/No-coronavirus-deaths-recorded-in-October-Ghana-Health-Service-1097902|url-status=live}}

• According to executive secretary of Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, consumers were expected to buy fuel at a lower cost due to the outbreak of COVID-19 which has affected global oil markets.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-03|title=COPEC predicts marginal fuel price drop towards end of 2020|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/COPEC-predicts-marginal-fuel-price-drop-towards-end-of-2020-1076470|access-date=2020-10-05|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=9 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009174308/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/COPEC-predicts-marginal-fuel-price-drop-towards-end-of-2020-1076470|url-status=live}}
• The deputy governor of BoG claimed COVID-19 impacted the compelling of central banks to implement extra responses.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-06|title=Magnitude of coronavirus impact prompts fiscal response – Deputy BoG Governor|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Magnitude-of-coronavirus-impact-prompts-fiscal-response-Deputy-BoG-Governor-1078981|access-date=2020-10-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=9 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009022219/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Magnitude-of-coronavirus-impact-prompts-fiscal-response-Deputy-BoG-Governor-1078981|url-status=live}}
• Finance ministers in Africa asked for about US$300 billion to accelerate economic recovery and other factors for vulnerable countries.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=Africa deserves more coronavirus help - Ken Ofori-Atta|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Africa-deserves-more-coronavirus-help-Ken-Ofori-Atta-1082950|access-date=2020-10-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018032619/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Africa-deserves-more-coronavirus-help-Ken-Ofori-Atta-1082950|url-status=live}}
• Traders in some parts of the country blamed the increment of foodstuffs to the outbreak of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-13|title=Coronavirus affects prices of consumer goods in Takoradi|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-affects-prices-of-consumer-goods-in-Takoradi-1083298|access-date=2020-10-15|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030072711/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-affects-prices-of-consumer-goods-in-Takoradi-1083298|url-status=live}}
• Community and Rural banks were commended for applying strategies to remain resilient during the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-15|title=Coronavirus: Rural and Community banks remain resilient – Apex Bank|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Rural-and-Community-banks-remain-resilient-Apex-Bank-1085704|access-date=2020-10-15|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113235906/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Rural-and-Community-banks-remain-resilient-Apex-Bank-1085704|url-status=live}}
• A rating from an American agency claimed the country's economy experienced a shock after the outbreak of the pandemic and has also worsened the already low public finances of the country.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=Pandemic shock exacerbated Ghana's already-weak public finances – Fitch|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Pandemic-shock-exacerbated-Ghana-s-already-weak-public-finances-Fitch-1086571|access-date=2020-10-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022080559/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Pandemic-shock-exacerbated-Ghana-s-already-weak-public-finances-Fitch-1086571|url-status=live}}
• The President claimed the economy of Ghana bounced back 'strongly'.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-19|title=Ghana's economy recovering from coronavirus than anticipated – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economy-recovering-from-coronavirus-than-anticipated-Akufo-Addo-1087612|access-date=2020-10-19|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020200147/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economy-recovering-from-coronavirus-than-anticipated-Akufo-Addo-1087612|url-status=live}}
• IMF cautioned Ghana and other African countries on debts due to the crisis caused by the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-25|title='Be careful' – IMF warns Ghana, other Sub-Saharan African countries over debts|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Be-careful-IMF-warns-Ghana-other-Sub-Saharan-African-countries-over-debts-1092661|access-date=2020-10-26|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029230611/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Be-careful-IMF-warns-Ghana-other-Sub-Saharan-African-countries-over-debts-1092661|url-status=live}}
• According to the GIPC, the country clearly cruised from the impacts of the pandemic compared to other countries.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-25|title=Ghana attracts US$785.62m in FDI commitments in 1st half of 2020|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-attracts-US-785-62m-in-FDI-commitments-in-1st-half-of-2020-1092637|access-date=2020-10-26|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030004715/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-attracts-US-785-62m-in-FDI-commitments-in-1st-half-of-2020-1092637|url-status=live}}
• Figures from the GSS claimed the country's economy fall was a result of restrictions caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-26|title=Country risk index: Ghana ranks 1st in West, Central Africa|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/business/country-risk-index-ghana-ranks-1st-in-west-central-africa/|access-date=2020-10-26|website=MyJoyOnline|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029050737/https://www.myjoyonline.com/business/country-risk-index-ghana-ranks-1st-in-west-central-africa/|url-status=live}}

• Government released some packages to partners in the tourism industry and others to help their businesses because of the effects of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-01|title=Government Gives Incentive Packages To Tourism Partners|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/government-gives-incentive-packages-to-tourism-partners/|access-date=2020-10-03|website=DailyGuide Network|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101075143/https://dailyguidenetwork.com/government-gives-incentive-packages-to-tourism-partners/|url-status=live}}
• Government's CAP BuSS was claimed to have created jobs mainly owned by the youth from the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-03|title=21,892 jobs created in three and half years – NBSSI|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/21-892-jobs-created-in-three-and-half-years-NBSSI-1076506|access-date=2020-10-05|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=6 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006200250/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/21-892-jobs-created-in-three-and-half-years-NBSSI-1076506|url-status=live}}
• Government pleaded with Chiefs to lead the Community Engagement and Risk Education strategy to create more awareness on corona virus and adherence of the protocols.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Chiefs urged to lead coronavirus community engagement strategy|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Chiefs-urged-to-lead-coronavirus-community-engagement-strategy-1079716|access-date=2020-10-08|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193943/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Chiefs-urged-to-lead-coronavirus-community-engagement-strategy-1079716|url-status=live}}
• The government with the effort of Ministry of Business Development collaborated with other organizations to launch the post-COVID-19 business recovery initiative.{{Cite web|title=Post-COVID-19 business recovery initiative launched|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/post-covid-19-business-recovery-initiative-launched.html|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=26 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926135208/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/post-covid-19-business-recovery-initiative-launched.html|url-status=live}}
• Government with the support of WFP disbursed an amount of GH¢11 million to vulnerable people in three regions in the country.{{Cite web|title=GH¢11 million COVID-19 Relief Fund launched|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gh-11-million-covid-19-relief-fund-launched.html|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Graphic Online}}
• The President said Ghana would not increase the COVID-19 test period for travelers to the country.{{Cite web|last=Frimpong|first=Enoch Darfah|date=18 October 2020|title=COVID-19: Ghana will not change 3-day negative test arriving protocol at airport|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-will-not-change-3-day-negative-test-arriving-protocol-at-airport.html|access-date=18 October 2020|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020060455/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-will-not-change-3-day-negative-test-arriving-protocol-at-airport.html|url-status=live}} He also claimed Government expanded testing facilities for the virus to private hospitals and others.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Ghana's recovery rate 98.5 percent|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-active-cases-in-ghana-declines-to-398.html|access-date=2020-10-18|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021073259/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-active-cases-in-ghana-declines-to-398.html|url-status=live}}
• Government launched an amount to aid banks in Ghana to give financial help to SMEs for their recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-18|title=Govt unveils GH¢2 billion credit guarantee scheme for SMEs|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-unveils-GH-2-billion-credit-guarantee-scheme-for-SMEs-1087045|access-date=2020-10-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=19 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019114808/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Govt-unveils-GH-2-billion-credit-guarantee-scheme-for-SMEs-1087045|url-status=live}}
• Government lifted the number of persons who could go to events etc.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-19|title=Coronavirus: Government lifts limit on number of persons at conferences|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-lifts-limit-on-number-of-persons-at-conferences-1087615|access-date=2020-10-19|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021022309/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-lifts-limit-on-number-of-persons-at-conferences-1087615|url-status=live}}
• The Government through the Deputy Minister for Trade claimed about 18.8million face masks were manufactured in the country,{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=Coronavirus: 18.8 million face masks were produced in Ghana – Deputy Trade Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-18-8-million-face-masks-were-produced-in-Ghana-Deputy-Trade-Minister-1088836|access-date=2020-10-20|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022030316/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-18-8-million-face-masks-were-produced-in-Ghana-Deputy-Trade-Minister-1088836|url-status=live}} and also more than 10,000 jobs were created locally for PPE production.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Over 10,000 jobs created for local production of PPE – Deputy Trade Minister|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/10/over-10000-jobs-created-for-local-production-of-ppe-deputy-trade-minister/|access-date=2020-10-22|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024140134/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/10/over-10000-jobs-created-for-local-production-of-ppe-deputy-trade-minister/|url-status=live}}
• Government claimed Ghana's health system improved because of the fight against COVID-19 and would further invest in the health sector.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Ghana's health systems have benefited from coronavirus fight – Govt|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-s-health-systems-have-benefited-from-coronavirus-fight-Govt-1089562|access-date=2020-10-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027001124/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-s-health-systems-have-benefited-from-coronavirus-fight-Govt-1089562|url-status=live}}
• Government claimed it spent about GHc 11.788 billion and created more than 350,000 jobs across Ghana and also saved $16.8 million.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Gov't gives appraisal on Coronavirus response programme|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Gov-t-gives-appraisal-on-Coronavirus-response-programme-1089406|access-date=2020-10-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024030440/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Gov-t-gives-appraisal-on-Coronavirus-response-programme-1089406|url-status=live}}
• Government with the GFA begun the COVID-19 testing of players and club members.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-22|title=GFA to start coronavirus testing of Ghana Premier League clubs today|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/GFA-to-start-coronavirus-testing-of-Ghana-Premier-League-clubs-today-1090183|access-date=2020-10-23|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026093737/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/GFA-to-start-coronavirus-testing-of-Ghana-Premier-League-clubs-today-1090183|url-status=live}}
• Government through the MoTI partnered with the nation's Chamber of Pharmacy to launch the COVID-19 Support Measures at the pharmaceutical sector.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Ghana launches coronavirus support measures to mitigate impact|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-launches-coronavirus-support-measures-to-mitigate-impact-1095295|access-date=2020-10-28|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=6 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106131709/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-launches-coronavirus-support-measures-to-mitigate-impact-1095295|url-status=live}}
• Government supported over 10,000 SMEs in the Volta region who were affected by the pandemic under the CAP BuSS distributed by the NBSSI.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=10,000 businesses in Volta Region receive coronavirus relief funds|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/10-000-businesses-in-Volta-Region-receive-coronavirus-relief-funds-1095139|access-date=2020-10-28|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=6 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106122143/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/10-000-businesses-in-Volta-Region-receive-coronavirus-relief-funds-1095139|url-status=live}}

• The president of the Creative Arts Council, Mark Okraku-Mantey cautioned against those who are pushing for the reopening of night clubs in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Mark Okraku Mantey reacts to calls for night club reopening|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/radio-tv/mark-okraku-mantey-reacts-to-calls-for-night-club-reopening/|access-date=2020-10-15|website=MyJoyOnline|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029023204/https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/radio-tv/mark-okraku-mantey-reacts-to-calls-for-night-club-reopening/|url-status=live}}
• The NCCE urged the Ghana Police Service to be vigilant in enforcing the law on the compulsory wearing of face masks in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-14|title=Police must enforce mandatory wearing of face mask directive – NCCE|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/10/police-must-enforce-mandatory-wearing-of-face-mask-directive-ncce/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016045716/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/10/police-must-enforce-mandatory-wearing-of-face-mask-directive-ncce/|url-status=live}}
• Beaches across the country were claimed to have been deserted as part of the measures taken by the government to help the prevent the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=Coronavirus Ravages: An almost deserted beach with an unusually empty 'Calabash'|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ravages-An-almost-deserted-beach-with-an-unusually-empty-Calabash-1085878|access-date=2020-10-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017034406/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ravages-An-almost-deserted-beach-with-an-unusually-empty-Calabash-1085878|url-status=live}}
• The Minister for Information said cinemas and night clubs are high-risk places for the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-19|title=Cinemas remain closed due to high-risk social activities - Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/movies/cinemas-remain-closed-due-to-high-risk-social-activities-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=MyJoyOnline}}
• The Accra Sport Stadium was set to accommodate 9,500 supporters for the 2020–21 GPL because of COVID-19 restrictions.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Coronavirus: 9,500 fans will be allowed to enter Accra Sports Stadium - NSA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Coronavirus-9-500-fans-will-be-allowed-to-enter-Accra-Sports-Stadium-NSA-1089598|access-date=2020-10-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024235805/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Coronavirus-9-500-fans-will-be-allowed-to-enter-Accra-Sports-Stadium-NSA-1089598|url-status=live}}
• The National Film Authority-Action Group pleaded with the President to lift the ban on cinemas.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title='Open cinemas' - National Film Authority-Action Group begs govt|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Open-cinemas-National-Film-Authority-Action-Group-begs-govt-1095226|access-date=2020-10-28|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114020804/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Open-cinemas-National-Film-Authority-Action-Group-begs-govt-1095226|url-status=live}}

• Ghana's case count saw a sharp increase of active cases.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-06|title=Ghana's active coronavirus case count sees sharp rise after 145 new cases|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-s-active-coronavirus-case-count-sees-sharp-rise-after-145-new-cases-1102057|access-date=2020-11-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=6 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106101517/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-s-active-coronavirus-case-count-sees-sharp-rise-after-145-new-cases-1102057|url-status=live}}
• Ghana's COVID-19 infections passed 50,000.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Coronavirus infections in Ghana pass 50,000|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-infections-in-Ghana-pass-50-000-1108183|access-date=2020-11-13|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114233201/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-infections-in-Ghana-pass-50-000-1108183|url-status=live}} At the end of November the total number of cases stood at 51,667, an increase by 3,612 during the month. The death toll rose by three to 323.{{cite web|title=COVID-19 and W/Africa: 344 new cases, 8 new deaths in 24 hours|url=https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/covid-19-and-w-africa-344-new-cases-8-new-deaths-in-24-hours/|website=Journal du Cameroun|publisher=APA|access-date=2 December 2020|date=1 December 2020|archive-date=1 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210101145937/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/covid-19-and-w-africa-344-new-cases-8-new-deaths-in-24-hours/|url-status=live}}
• Ghana's COVID-19 active cases declined slightly.{{Cite web|title=Ghana records slight decline in active COVID-19 cases|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-records-slight-decline-in-active-covid-19-cases.html|access-date=2020-11-24|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201023742/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-records-slight-decline-in-active-covid-19-cases.html|url-status=live}}
• Ghana's COVID-19 active cases began to drop.{{Cite news|date=2020-11-26|title=Coronavirus: Ghana's active cases begin to decline, now at 775|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ghana-s-active-cases-begin-to-decline-now-at-775-1118843|access-date=2020-11-26|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202075604/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ghana-s-active-cases-begin-to-decline-now-at-775-1118843|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• A union in the country claimed the pandemic disrupted Ghana's economy and placed threats to lives and livelihoods.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-06|title=Silence of 2021 budget on possible coronavirus second wave worrying – ICU|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Silence-of-2021-budget-on-possible-coronavirus-second-wave-worrying-ICU-1102039|access-date=2020-11-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=15 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115090343/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Silence-of-2021-budget-on-possible-coronavirus-second-wave-worrying-ICU-1102039|url-status=live}}
• An economist claimed the effect of COVID-19 on economies might go beyond a century.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Effect of coronavirus on the economy may go beyond 100 years – Bokpin|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Effect-of-coronavirus-on-the-economy-may-go-beyond-100-years-Bokpin-1105027|access-date=2020-11-10|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=15 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115015143/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Effect-of-coronavirus-on-the-economy-may-go-beyond-100-years-Bokpin-1105027|url-status=live}}
• A research conducted by AGI revealed about 89% of businesses were affected by COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=AGI research shows 70 per cent of companies see recovery in next six months|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/AGI-research-shows-70-per-cent-of-companies-see-recovery-in-next-six-months-1105345|access-date=2020-11-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=29 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129170943/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/AGI-research-shows-70-per-cent-of-companies-see-recovery-in-next-six-months-1105345|url-status=live}}
• According to the Finance Minister, about 19 SOEs lost about GH¢1.6 billion because of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Nineteen SOEs post losses of GH¢1.6 billion - Finance Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Nineteen-SOEs-post-losses-of-GH-1-6-billion-Finance-Minister-1105957|access-date=2020-11-11|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117164224/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Nineteen-SOEs-post-losses-of-GH-1-6-billion-Finance-Minister-1105957|url-status=live}}
• Ghana's maritime sector was disrupted by the pandemic as it impacted the shipping industry with drops in imports and exports.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Trade-offs will be crucial for a resilient maritime sector amid pandemic|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Trade-offs-will-be-crucial-for-a-resilient-maritime-sector-amid-pandemic-1105873|access-date=2020-11-11|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=21 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121165746/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Trade-offs-will-be-crucial-for-a-resilient-maritime-sector-amid-pandemic-1105873|url-status=live}}
• An economist blamed the Government for Ghana's economic difficulties and claimed it was not due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Ghana's economic situation self-inflicted – Economist|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economic-situation-self-inflicted-Economist-1106362|access-date=2020-11-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117065444/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-s-economic-situation-self-inflicted-Economist-1106362|url-status=live}}
• The Governor of BoG said the government was approaching the limits of the COVID-19 interventions.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-24|title=COVID-19 related interventions pushing debt stock to unsustainable levels – BoG Governor|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-related-interventions-pushing-debt-stock-to-unsustainable-levels-bog-governor/|access-date=2020-11-25|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130081226/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-related-interventions-pushing-debt-stock-to-unsustainable-levels-bog-governor/|url-status=live}}
• The pandemic caused the increase in Ghana's public debt.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-25|title=Record high fiscal deficit pushes public debt over sustainability threshold|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Record-high-fiscal-deficit-pushes-public-debt-over-sustainability-threshold-1118582|access-date=2020-11-25|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=28 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128033712/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Record-high-fiscal-deficit-pushes-public-debt-over-sustainability-threshold-1118582|url-status=live}}
• The private sector was claimed to have grown at a fast pace as the economy of Ghana was recovering from COVID-19 effects.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-27|title=Credit to private sector improves amid recovery in economic activities|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Credit-to-private-sector-improves-amid-recovery-in-economic-activities-1119851|access-date=2020-11-29|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=9 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209162737/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Credit-to-private-sector-improves-amid-recovery-in-economic-activities-1119851|url-status=live}}

• Government was appealed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to give insurance packages to families of pharmacists who passed during COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-02|title=Pharmaceutical Society seeks insurance packages for members infected with COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/pharmaceutical-society-seeks-insurance-packages-for-members-infected-with-covid-19/|access-date=2020-11-02|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102114927/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/pharmaceutical-society-seeks-insurance-packages-for-members-infected-with-covid-19/|url-status=live}}
• Government received financial support from a foundation to provide systems in the fight against COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-02|title=Edusei Foundation supports Ghana Embassy Coronavirus drive in USA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Edusei-Foundation-supports-Ghana-Embassy-Coronavirus-drive-in-USA-1098370|access-date=2020-11-02|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114095157/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Edusei-Foundation-supports-Ghana-Embassy-Coronavirus-drive-in-USA-1098370|url-status=live}}
• Government planned to enhance ways of tracing, testing and treatment to stop the renewed threat of COVID-19,{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=COVID-19: We'll enhance tracing and testing to stop rising infections – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-well-enhance-tracing-and-testing-to-stop-rising-infections-nana-addo/|access-date=2020-11-08|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108232529/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-well-enhance-tracing-and-testing-to-stop-rising-infections-nana-addo/|url-status=live}} and also the release of logistics to help in the process of contact tracing.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo orders the release of logistics for contact tracing|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Akufo-Addo-orders-the-release-of-logistics-for-contact-tracing-1103821|access-date=2020-11-08|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108233517/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Akufo-Addo-orders-the-release-of-logistics-for-contact-tracing-1103821|url-status=live}}
• Government also extended the relief packages for health workers until the end of the year.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Coronavirus: Govt extends incentives for health workers till December|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Govt-extends-incentives-for-health-workers-till-December-1103824|access-date=2020-11-08|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=15 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115025547/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Govt-extends-incentives-for-health-workers-till-December-1103824|url-status=live}}
• Government claimed a 100-bed Infectious Disease Centre would be opened to help fight against the virus.{{Cite news|date=2020-11-09|title=Coronavirus: 100-bed Infectious Disease Centre to be operationalized soon – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-100-bed-Infectious-Disease-Centre-to-be-operationalized-soon-Akufo-Addo-1104070|access-date=2020-11-10|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114211821/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-100-bed-Infectious-Disease-Centre-to-be-operationalized-soon-Akufo-Addo-1104070|url-status=live}}
• Government was claimed to have engaged NMIMR and other pharmaceutical institutions to produce herbal medicine.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-18|title=The Herald Ghana: Coronavirus: As the world races towards a vaccine, what are our pharmaceutical companies doing?|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/The-Herald-Ghana-Coronavirus-As-the-world-races-towards-a-vaccine-what-are-our-pharmaceutical-companies-doing-1111999|access-date=2020-11-18|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=24 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124113920/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/The-Herald-Ghana-Coronavirus-As-the-world-races-towards-a-vaccine-what-are-our-pharmaceutical-companies-doing-1111999|url-status=live}}
• Government launched the Ghana CARES Program for economic transformation post COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-19|title=Ghana CARES programme launched to revitalise the economy|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-CARES-programme-launched-to-revitalise-the-economy-1112737|access-date=2020-11-20|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=19 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119145810/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Ghana-CARES-programme-launched-to-revitalise-the-economy-1112737|url-status=live}}
• Government in collaboration with UNICEF and MasterCard Foundation launched the COVID-19 Education Recovery and Resilience Program.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-23|title=UNICEF, MasterCard Foundation launch Coronavirus Education Recovery and Resilience Programme|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UNICEF-MasterCard-Foundation-launch-Coronavirus-Education-Recovery-and-Resilience-Programme-1116400|access-date=2020-11-23|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123173415/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UNICEF-MasterCard-Foundation-launch-Coronavirus-Education-Recovery-and-Resilience-Programme-1116400|url-status=live}}

• A research fellow at UG dismissed the suggestions of locking down some parts of Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-06|title=Coronavirus: WACCBIP scientist rejects lockdown suggestions in Accra|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-WACCBIP-scientist-rejects-lockdown-suggestions-in-Accra-1102123|access-date=2020-11-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110174224/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-WACCBIP-scientist-rejects-lockdown-suggestions-in-Accra-1102123|url-status=live}}
• The general secretary of GHS warned the government might be forced to declare another lock down if Ghana's cases continue to rise.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Coronavirus: Another lockdown possible if cases rise – GMA warns|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Another-lockdown-possible-if-cases-rise-GMA-warns-1104151|access-date=2020-11-10|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110141328/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Another-lockdown-possible-if-cases-rise-GMA-warns-1104151|url-status=live}}
• The GMA cautioned there was likely for the country to go on another lock down if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Coronavirus: Ghana to go on another lockdown – GMA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ghana-to-go-on-another-lockdown-GMA-1104802|access-date=2020-11-10|website=GhanaWeb}}

• Government under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development began the third phase of the national market disinfection exercise to control the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Coronavirus: Markets in Ahafo region benefit from governments disinfection exercise|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Markets-in-Ahafo-region-benefit-from-governments-disinfection-exercise-1105507|access-date=2020-11-11|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=8 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508020735/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Markets-in-Ahafo-region-benefit-from-governments-disinfection-exercise-1105507|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=COVID-19: 3rd phase of market disinfection begins|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-3rd-phase-of-market-disinfection-begins/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110122033/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/11/covid-19-3rd-phase-of-market-disinfection-begins/|url-status=live}}
• The Regional Deputy Minister for Savannah region claimed the disinfection activities has helped in the fight against the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Coronavirus: Disinfection has helped govt fight pandemic - Deputy Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Disinfection-has-helped-govt-fight-pandemic-Deputy-Minister-1106617|access-date=2020-11-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117114737/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Disinfection-has-helped-govt-fight-pandemic-Deputy-Minister-1106617|url-status=live}}
• Markets and lorry stations were disinfected in the Upper West region to stop the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-12|title=Coronavrius: Markets, lorry stations in Upper West undergo third disinfection exercise|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavrius-Markets-lorry-stations-in-Upper-West-undergo-third-disinfection-exercise-1107151|access-date=2020-11-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113075359/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavrius-Markets-lorry-stations-in-Upper-West-undergo-third-disinfection-exercise-1107151|url-status=live}}
• Lorry parks and marketplaces were disinfected in the Volta region to halt the spread of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Coronavirus: Markets in Volta region undergo government's disinfection exercise|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Markets-in-Volta-region-undergo-government-s-disinfection-exercise-1108288|access-date=2020-11-13|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222347/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Markets-in-Volta-region-undergo-government-s-disinfection-exercise-1108288|url-status=live}} Markets in Bimbilla and Yendi were also disinfected.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Coronavirus: Phase three of nationwide market disinfection exercise hits Yendi, Bimbilla|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Phase-three-of-nationwide-market-disinfection-exercise-hits-Yendi-Bimbilla-1108063|access-date=2020-11-13|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Markets in the Bolgatanga municipal were also disinfected.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-15|title=Nationwide disinfection exercise benefits Bolga Municipality|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nationwide-disinfection-exercise-benefits-Bolga-Municipality-1109269|access-date=2020-11-15|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116101959/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nationwide-disinfection-exercise-benefits-Bolga-Municipality-1109269|url-status=live}} Markets and lorry stations in the Oti region were also fumigated.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-15|title=Coronavirus phase two: Mass disinfection of markets begins at Oti Region|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-phase-two-Mass-disinfection-of-markets-begins-at-Oti-Region-1109077|access-date=2020-11-15|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151136/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-phase-two-mass-disinfection-of-markets-begins-at-Oti-Region-1109077|url-status=live}}

• The Chairperson of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund claimed the firm is in need of funds to undertake its duties.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-25|title='COVID-19 National Trust Fund in dire need of money' - Chairperson|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/COVID-19-National-Trust-Fund-in-dire-need-of-money-Chairperson-1118435|access-date=2020-11-25|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202151901/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/COVID-19-National-Trust-Fund-in-dire-need-of-money-Chairperson-1118435|url-status=live}}
• The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection claimed Government would provide some cash transfers to persons in poverty as a COVID-19 relief measure.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-27|title=Government to begin disbursement of coronavirus relief cash - Gender Minister|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-to-begin-disbursement-of-coronavirus-relief-cash-Gender-Minister-1120088|access-date=2020-11-28|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127143617/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-to-begin-disbursement-of-coronavirus-relief-cash-Gender-Minister-1120088|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• Ghana's active cases passed 52,500.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-10|title=Coronavirus: Ghana records 326 deaths, active cases hit 855|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ghana-records-326-deaths-active-cases-hit-855-1129916|access-date=2020-12-10|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=10 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210045852/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ghana-records-326-deaths-active-cases-hit-855-1129916|url-status=live}}
• It was claimed there was an increase of COVID-19 cases in 5 municipalities and districts in Bono East region.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-22|title=Coronavirus cases surge in Bono East Region|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-cases-surge-in-Bono-East-Region-1139429|access-date=2020-12-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222215943/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-cases-surge-in-Bono-East-Region-1139429|url-status=live}}
• It was revealed the Greater Accra region remained the hot spot for the virus in Ghana.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Ghana's active case count increases to 871|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-s-active-case-count-increases-to-871.html|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=27 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227093054/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-s-active-case-count-increases-to-871.html|url-status=live}}
• 11 people were claimed to be intense conditions and one person was in a crucial state.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-27|title=115 new infections push Ghana's active Coronavirus cases to 888|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/115-new-infections-push-ghanas-active-coronavirus-cases-to-888/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=29 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329185404/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/115-new-infections-push-ghanas-active-coronavirus-cases-to-888/|url-status=live}}
• The GHS claimed COVID-19 infections were increasing but not at alarming rate.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-13|title=COVID-19 cases increasing but not alarming – GHS|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/COVID-19-cases-increasing-but-not-alarming-GHS-1153469|access-date=2021-01-13|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=15 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115220054/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/COVID-19-cases-increasing-but-not-alarming-GHS-1153469|url-status=live}}

• Government through the MOYS donated GH¢1 million to the GFA to help football clubs playing behind closed doors due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Government supports clubs with GH¢1m|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/government-supports-clubs-with-gh-1m.html|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205123427/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/government-supports-clubs-with-gh-1m.html|url-status=live}}
• The President Nana Akufo-Addo addressed the nation on ways to fight the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-20|title=LIVESTREAMED: Akufo-Addo's 20th address to the nation on measures to fight coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/LIVESTREAMED-Akufo-Addo-s-20th-address-to-the-nation-on-measures-to-fight-coronavirus-1137971|access-date=2020-12-20|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=20 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220214703/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/LIVESTREAMED-Akufo-Addo-s-20th-address-to-the-nation-on-measures-to-fight-coronavirus-1137971|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-12-20|title=Akufo-Addo to address Ghanaians on coronavirus fight tonight|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/akufo-addo-to-address-ghanaians-on-covid-19-fight-tonight-4/|access-date=2020-12-20|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=20 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220113957/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/akufo-addo-to-address-ghanaians-on-covid-19-fight-tonight-4/|url-status=live}} He claimed the country was making plans to procure the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Ghana plans to procure 'safe, effective' coronavirus vaccines|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-plans-to-procure-safe-effective-coronavirus-vaccines-1138202|access-date=2020-12-22|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The National COVID-19 Trust Fund donated an amount and a pick-up to the NCC to help it carry out educating the public on the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 Trust Fund presents vehicle, cash to Commission on Culture|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-covid-19-trust-fund-presents-vehicle-cash-to-commission-on-culture.html|access-date=2020-12-22|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728060033/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-covid-19-trust-fund-presents-vehicle-cash-to-commission-on-culture.html|url-status=live}}
• The Minister for Employment and Labor Relations claimed an amount of GH¢320 million was spent on health workers as part of the government's COVID-19 relief package.{{Cite web|title=GH¢320 Million COVID-19 package expended on health workers— Baffour Awuah|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gh-320-million-covid-19-package-expended-on-health-workers-baffour-awuah.html|access-date=2020-12-22|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728060050/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/gh-320-million-covid-19-package-expended-on-health-workers-baffour-awuah.html|url-status=live}}
• Ghana was claimed to lay hold of the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the first quarter of 2021.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 vaccine to arrive first quarter 2021- Dr Kuma-Aboagye|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-vaccine-to-arrive-first-quarter-2021-dr-kuma-aboagye.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Graphic Online}}
• Government revealed it had plans to renew the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020, which allowed the government to impose the COVID-19 restrictions.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-24|title=Coronavirus: Government to renew Imposition of Restriction Act|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-to-renew-Imposition-of-Restriction-Act-1140476|access-date=2020-12-24|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=24 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201224124002/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-to-renew-Imposition-of-Restriction-Act-1140476|url-status=live}}
• The National COVID-19 Trust Fund claimed a total of GHS 57million was received from donations and provided over GHS 40million for the buying of PPEs for health institutions.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=COVID-19 Trust Fund has provided over GH¢40 million in relief packages – Sophia Akuffo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/covid-19-trust-fund-has-provided-over-gh%c2%a240m-in-relief-packages-sophia-akuffo/|access-date=2020-12-28|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228173011/https://citinewsroom.com/2020/12/covid-19-trust-fund-has-provided-over-gh%C2%A240m-in-relief-packages-sophia-akuffo/|url-status=live}}
• According to the Information Minister, the President was to meet a cabinet to discuss on the reopening of schools.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-29|title=Akufo-Addo to meet cabinet on possible school reopening – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Akufo-Addo-to-meet-cabinet-on-possible-school-reopening-Oppong-Nkrumah-1143290|access-date=2020-12-29|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=29 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229210601/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Akufo-Addo-to-meet-cabinet-on-possible-school-reopening-Oppong-Nkrumah-1143290|url-status=live}}

• The Governor of BoG claimed the effects of the pandemic might result in the increase of NPLs among banks in the country.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=Coronavirus impact may result in high NPLs of banks post-pandemic - BoG|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-impact-may-result-in-high-NPLs-of-banks-post-pandemic-BoG-1123916|access-date=2020-12-02|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=21 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321173353/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-impact-may-result-in-high-NPLs-of-banks-post-pandemic-BoG-1123916|url-status=live}}
• The GIPC partnered a business group to produce some steps when taken would boost Ghana's business environment.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-12|title=Post-Coronavirus: Ghana looks to investor friendly reforms and digital transformation|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Post-Coronavirus-Ghana-looks-to-investor-friendly-reforms-and-digital-transformation-1131416|access-date=2020-12-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=15 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215133929/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Post-Coronavirus-Ghana-looks-to-investor-friendly-reforms-and-digital-transformation-1131416|url-status=live}}
• The GSS released information on the economy's performance preparing for post-COVID-19 recovery.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-16|title=Q3 GDP to signal recovery - Economist|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Q3-GDP-to-signal-recovery-Economist-1134782|access-date=2020-12-17|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=16 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216092920/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Q3-GDP-to-signal-recovery-Economist-1134782|url-status=live}}
• It was claimed Ghana's economy experienced a recession due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-17|title=Coronavirus pandemic rails Ghana's economy into a recession|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-pandemic-rails-Ghana-s-economy-into-a-recession-1135775|access-date=2020-12-17|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217124318/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-pandemic-rails-Ghana-s-economy-into-a-recession-1135775|url-status=live}}
• The Governor of BoG claimed the impact of Ghana's economy and the pandemic would be felt after the world reached herd immunity.{{Cite web|title=Economy on rebound - Governor of Bank of Ghana|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/economy-on-rebound-governor-of-bank-of-ghana.html|access-date=2020-12-19|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121002500/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/economy-on-rebound-governor-of-bank-of-ghana.html|url-status=live}}

• The health advisor to the president said football games would still be played behind closed doors.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=Ban on games behind closed doors will not be lifted anytime soon - Dr Nsiah Asare|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Ban-on-games-behind-closed-doors-will-not-be-lifted-anytime-soon-Dr-Nsiah-Asare-1124561|access-date=2020-12-02|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301111748/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Ban-on-games-behind-closed-doors-will-not-be-lifted-anytime-soon-Dr-Nsiah-Asare-1124561|url-status=live}}
• More than 50 travelers were captured at the land borders of Ghana using illegal routes as the borders were still closed.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-03|title=Fifty-seven travellers nabbed at unapproved routes at Aflao frontier|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Fifty-seven-travellers-nabbed-at-unapproved-routes-at-Aflao-frontier-1125365|access-date=2020-12-05|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203171936/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Fifty-seven-travellers-nabbed-at-unapproved-routes-at-Aflao-frontier-1125365|url-status=live}}
• The President in his address to the nation claimed beaches, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs should remain closed,{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=Beaches, pubs, nightclubs remain closed – President Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beaches-pubs-nightclubs-remain-closed-President-Akufo-Addo-1137989|access-date=2020-12-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=21 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221090952/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Beaches-pubs-nightclubs-remain-closed-President-Akufo-Addo-1137989|url-status=live}} and also the land and sea borders of Ghana should remain closed.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-22|title=Coronavirus: Land borders still closed as Akufo-Addo calls for caution during Christmas|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Land-borders-still-closed-as-Akufo-Addo-calls-for-caution-during-Christmas-1138772|access-date=2020-12-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222065349/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Land-borders-still-closed-as-Akufo-Addo-calls-for-caution-during-Christmas-1138772|url-status=live}}
• GTA cautioned it would deal with anyone flouting the COVID-19 laid down protocols.{{Cite web|title=Tourism Authority threatens to sanction beaches that flout Covid-19 restrictions|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tourism-authority-threatens-to-sanction-beaches-that-flout-covid-19-restrictions/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=MyJoyOnline|date=25 December 2020|archive-date=16 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516085354/https://www.myjoyonline.com/tourism-authority-threatens-to-sanction-beaches-that-flout-covid-19-restrictions/|url-status=live}}

• The Kumasi Airport was disinfected during the third phase of the exercise by Zoomlion Ghana Limited.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-12|title=Coronavirus: Kumasi Airport undergo third disinfection exercise|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Kumasi-Airport-undergo-third-disinfection-exercise-1131467|access-date=2020-12-12|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=12 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212112739/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Kumasi-Airport-undergo-third-disinfection-exercise-1131467|url-status=live}}
• KIA was disinfected as part of Ghana's effort to fight the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-15|title=Coronavirus: Government begins third phase disinfection of KIA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Government-begins-third-phase-disinfection-of-KIA-1133900|access-date=2020-12-17|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217042010/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Government-begins-third-phase-disinfection-of-KIA-1133900|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Disinfection of KIA underway|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/disinfection-of-kia-underway.html|access-date=2020-12-17|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217153022/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/disinfection-of-kia-underway.html|url-status=live}}

• It was projected that financial metrics of banks in the country would face reversals among others due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-14|title=Moody's sees further loan quality decline among Ghanaian banks|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Moody-s-sees-further-loan-quality-decline-among-Ghanaian-banks-1132643|access-date=2020-12-14|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=14 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214095801/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Moody-s-sees-further-loan-quality-decline-among-Ghanaian-banks-1132643|url-status=live}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• President Akufo-Addo made his 21st address to the nation on the fight against COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-03|title=Akufo-Addo to address Ghanaians on coronavirus fight tonight|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/akufo-addo-to-address-ghanaians-on-coronavirus-fight-tonight/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=4 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104215511/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/akufo-addo-to-address-ghanaians-on-coronavirus-fight-tonight/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Full text: Akufo-Addo's 21st address on measures taken against coronavirus|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/full-text-akufo-addos-21st-address-on-measures-taken-against-coronavirus/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=MyJoyOnline|date=3 January 2021|archive-date=4 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104060947/https://www.myjoyonline.com/full-text-akufo-addos-21st-address-on-measures-taken-against-coronavirus/|url-status=live}} He claimed Ghana was expecting to receive a delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Ghana to procure first consignment of coronavirus vaccine in first half of 2021 – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-to-procure-first-consignment-of-coronavirus-vaccine-in-first-half-of-2021-Akufo-Addo-1146338|access-date=2021-01-04|website=GhanaWeb}} He also revealed 712 positive cases were recorded at KIA.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=712 travellers tested positive for coronavirus – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/712-travellers-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-Akufo-Addo-1146371|access-date=2021-01-04|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105085119/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/712-travellers-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-Akufo-Addo-1146371|url-status=live}}
• The President claimed there was no food shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=We've stabilized and restored confidence in economy- Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/weve-stabilized-and-restored-confidence-in-economy-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-05|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105133253/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/weve-stabilized-and-restored-confidence-in-economy-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}}
• A member of the country's COVID-19 response team claimed Ghana would make sure the vaccines are safe for Ghanaians.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-06|title=Ghana has capable institutions to make coronavirus vaccines safe for citizens – Dr DaCosta assures|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-has-capable-institutions-to-make-coronavirus-vaccines-safe-for-citizens-Dr-DaCosta-assures-1148234|access-date=2021-01-07|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106192010/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-has-capable-institutions-to-make-coronavirus-vaccines-safe-for-citizens-Dr-DaCosta-assures-1148234|url-status=live}}
• The Director of NMIMR claimed the rise in COVID-19 infections was due to the non-adherence of the safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-11|title=Rise in COVID-19 cases due to disregard of protocols – Noguchi Director|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/rise-in-covid-19-cases-due-to-disregard-of-protocols-noguchi-director/|access-date=2021-01-12|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111164503/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/rise-in-covid-19-cases-due-to-disregard-of-protocols-noguchi-director/|url-status=live}}
• Accra was said to have over 50% of Ghana's COVID-19 active cases as at 10 January 2021.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Accra has over 50% of Ghana's 1,420 active cases|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-accra-has-over-50-of-ghana-s-1-420-active-cases.html|access-date=2021-01-14|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113202338/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-accra-has-over-50-of-ghana-s-1-420-active-cases.html|url-status=live}}
• The President disclosed the new strain of COVID-19 was recorded in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=New variant of COVID-19 recorded in Ghana – Nana Addo reveals|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/new-variant-of-covid-19-recorded-in-ghana-nana-addo-reveals/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728060131/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/new-variant-of-covid-19-recorded-in-ghana-nana-addo-reveals/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=New Covid-19 variant detected in Ghana - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/new-covid-19-variant-detected-in-ghana-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=MyJoyOnline|date=17 January 2021|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118060102/https://www.myjoyonline.com/new-covid-19-variant-detected-in-ghana-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}} The CDC also disclosed the new 501.V2 variant was in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=South African variant of COVID-19 virus confirmed in Ghana – Africa CDC|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/south-african-variant-of-covid-19-virus-confirmed-in-ghana-africa-cdc/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130110826/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/south-african-variant-of-covid-19-virus-confirmed-in-ghana-africa-cdc/|url-status=live}}
• The Volta region was claimed to have recorded 37 COVID-19 cases in 2 weeks.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-01-18|title=Volta Region records 37 active cases in 2 weeks|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/volta-region-records-37-active-cases-in-2-weeks/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118175043/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/volta-region-records-37-active-cases-in-2-weeks/|url-status=live}}

• Government was claimed to embark on a series of COVID-19 sensitization campaigns.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-03|title=COVID-19: GES, others to begin sensitisation campaigns ahead of schools reopening|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-ges-others-to-begin-sensitisation-campaigns-ahead-of-schools-reopening/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Citi Newsroom}} It also extended the free usage of water and electricity for 3 months.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-03|title=Lifeline consumers to continue getting free electricity, free water till March|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/lifeline-consumers-to-continue-getting-free-electricity-free-water-till-march/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Citi Newsroom}}{{Cite web|title=Gov't extends free electricity, water initiative to March|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-gov-t-extends-free-electricity-water-initiative-till-march.html|access-date=2021-01-03|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=4 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104002839/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-gov-t-extends-free-electricity-water-initiative-till-march.html|url-status=live}} The ECG published some guidelines for the implementation of the extension of electricity usage.{{Cite web|title=Govt COVID-relief: Customers to be credited with free units - ECG|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-covid-relief-customers-to-be-credited-with-free-units-ecg.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=6 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106181726/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-covid-relief-customers-to-be-credited-with-free-units-ecg.html|url-status=live}}
• Government would bear the cost of the COVID-19 isolation and treatment of passengers at KIA upon arrival.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Government to bear cost of 'mandatory coronavirus isolation, treatment' at KIA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-to-bear-cost-of-mandatory-coronavirus-isolation-treatment-at-KIA-1146533|access-date=2021-01-04|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=4 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104123306/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-to-bear-cost-of-mandatory-coronavirus-isolation-treatment-at-KIA-1146533|url-status=live}}
• Government partnered with Zoomlion to exhibit machines for nationwide spraying in the fight against the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=Government, Zoomlion holds exhibition on COVID-19 ahead of school reopening|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-Zoomlion-holds-exhibition-on-COVID-19-ahead-of-school-reopening-1146647|access-date=2021-01-04|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Government through GHS decided to provide PPEs, hygiene materials and fumigate schools for the health and safety of students.{{Cite web|title=Government to provide PPEs, hygiene materials, fumigate private schools|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-to-provide-ppes-hygiene-materials-fumigate-private-schools/|access-date=2021-01-06|website=MyJoyOnline|date=5 January 2021|archive-date=8 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108131323/https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-to-provide-ppes-hygiene-materials-fumigate-private-schools/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=We'll ensure health, safety of students — GHS|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/we-ll-ensure-health-safety-of-students-ghs.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=8 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108083034/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/we-ll-ensure-health-safety-of-students-ghs.html|url-status=live}} Government was claimed to monitor schools to curb the spread of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Coronavirus: Government will continue monitoring to avoid spread in schools – Dr Nsiah-Asare|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-will-continue-monitoring-to-avoid-spread-in-schools-Dr-Nsiah-Asare-1157267|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118140902/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-will-continue-monitoring-to-avoid-spread-in-schools-Dr-Nsiah-Asare-1157267|url-status=live}}
• Government provided about 10 million hand sanitizers to school children.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Coronavirus: Government to provide 10 million hand sanitisers to students – GES|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-to-provide-10-million-hand-sanitisers-to-students-GES-1157495|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=25 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125134754/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Government-to-provide-10-million-hand-sanitisers-to-students-GES-1157495|url-status=live}}
• The President claimed the committee deciding on the COVID-19 vaccine were done with their work. Representative of the President claimed there would be a vaccine roll-out in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan to be ready in a week's time – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-vaccine-roll-out-plan-to-be-ready-in-a-weeks-time-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119151356/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-vaccine-roll-out-plan-to-be-ready-in-a-weeks-time-oppong-nkrumah/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Committee advising on COVID-19 vaccines done with its work – Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/committee-advising-on-covid-19-vaccines-done-with-its-work-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119210637/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/committee-advising-on-covid-19-vaccines-done-with-its-work-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}} He also claimed the government would do all it can to protect school children.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Government will do its best to protect students in school – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/government-will-do-its-best-to-protect-students-in-school-nana-addo/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120131120/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/government-will-do-its-best-to-protect-students-in-school-nana-addo/|url-status=live}} He also claimed negotiations would be done with an international pharmaceutical companies to secure a COVID-19 vaccine for the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Ghana to source suitable COVID-19 vaccine|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-to-source-suitable-COVID-19-vaccine-1158872|access-date=2021-01-20|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131104954/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-to-source-suitable-COVID-19-vaccine-1158872|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Govt'll import safe COVID-19 vaccine — President|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-ll-import-safe-covid-19-vaccine-president.html?template=ghananewsh&is_preview=on|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128092207/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-ll-import-safe-covid-19-vaccine-president.html?template=ghananewsh&is_preview=on|url-status=live}}
• The COVID-19 Trust Fund was claimed to have received about GH¢57.1 million in cash donations in December 2020.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=COVID-19 Trust Fund accumulates GH¢57 million – Chief of Staff|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-trust-fund-accumulates-gh%c2%a257-million-chief-of-staff/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120173823/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-trust-fund-accumulates-gh%c2%a257-million-chief-of-staff/|url-status=live}}
• Government began distribution of 22 million PPEs and other items to schools.{{Cite web|title=Govt begins distribution of 22 million PPE to schools|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-begins-distribution-of-22-million-ppe-to-schools.html|access-date=2021-01-29|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129162739/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-begins-distribution-of-22-million-ppe-to-schools.html|url-status=live}}
• The President directed that the amount paid for testing of COVID-19 at KIA should be reduced.{{Cite web|title=Cost of Covid-19 test at KIA to be reduced to $50 from $150 - Health Minister-designate|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/cost-of-covid-19-test-at-kia-to-be-reduced-to-50-from-150-health-minister-designate/|access-date=2021-01-31|website=MyJoyOnline|date=30 January 2021 }}
• The government claimed it started meetings with some manufacturers in the country to develop locally made COVID-19 vaccines.{{Cite web|title=Govt engaging manufacturers on local production of COVID-19 vaccines|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-engaging-manufacturers-on-local-production-of-covid-19-vaccines.html|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=31 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131170818/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-engaging-manufacturers-on-local-production-of-covid-19-vaccines.html|url-status=live}}

• The President revealed there should be no mass gatherings in schools and also no sporting activities.{{Cite web|title=No mass gatherings, sporting activities permitted when schools reopen - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/no-mass-gatherings-sporting-activities-permitted-when-schools-reopen-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-03|website=MyJoyOnline|date=3 January 2021|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728063646/https://www.myjoyonline.com/no-mass-gatherings-sporting-activities-permitted-when-schools-reopen-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}}
• An MP urged the President to open the land and sea borders of Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-09|title=Consider reopening land borders – Mahama Ayariga to Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/consider-reopening-land-borders-mahama-ayariga-to-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109115059/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/consider-reopening-land-borders-mahama-ayariga-to-akufo-addo/|url-status=live}}
• The President told students not to make him shut down schools again as they return to school,{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=Don't give me a reason to close down schools again – Akufo-Addo to students|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/dont-give-me-a-reason-to-close-down-schools-again-akufo-addo-to-students/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117205836/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/dont-give-me-a-reason-to-close-down-schools-again-akufo-addo-to-students/|url-status=live}} he also claimed to reintroduce restrictions in case the country's COVID-19 cases keep on rising,{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=COVID-19: Nana Addo threatens to reintroduce restrictions|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-nana-addo-threatens-to-reintroduce-restrictions/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117205641/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-nana-addo-threatens-to-reintroduce-restrictions/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=I'll be forced to re-impose restrictions if Covid-19 continue to surge – Akufo-Addo warns|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ill-be-forced-to-re-impose-restrictions-if-covid-19-continue-to-surge-akufo-addo-warns/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=MyJoyOnline|date=17 January 2021|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118002813/https://www.myjoyonline.com/ill-be-forced-to-re-impose-restrictions-if-covid-19-continue-to-surge-akufo-addo-warns/|url-status=live}} he also claimed funerals, weddings and other events caused the rise of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Weddings, funerals, others cause of recent hike in coronavirus cases – President Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Weddings-funerals-others-cause-of-recent-hike-in-coronavirus-cases-President-Akufo-Addo-1157234|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119232226/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Weddings-funerals-others-cause-of-recent-hike-in-coronavirus-cases-President-Akufo-Addo-1157234|url-status=live}}
• 5 Burkinabes were arrested for entering into Ghana using illegal routes.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=U/W: Five Burkinabes busted at Ga inland post for entering Ghana illegally|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/u-w-five-burkinabes-busted-at-ga-inland-post-for-entering-ghana-illegally/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117214930/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/u-w-five-burkinabes-busted-at-ga-inland-post-for-entering-ghana-illegally/|url-status=live}} 16 foreigners were arrested for entering into the country through illegal routes.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=U/W: 16 ECOWAS nationals busted and deported for entering Ghana illegally|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/u-w-16-ecowas-nationals-busted-and-deported-for-entering-ghana-illegally/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728061552/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/u-w-16-ecowas-nationals-busted-and-deported-for-entering-ghana-illegally/|url-status=live}}
• 97 people were arrested by the police for not putting on nose masks.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Police arrest 97 persons for not wearing face masks|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/police-arrest-97-persons-for-not-wearing-face-masks/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728063647/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/police-arrest-97-persons-for-not-wearing-face-masks/|url-status=live}} 105 people were also arrested for failing to put on nose masks.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-01-20|title=Tema: 105 persons arrested for failing to wear nosemasks|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/tema-105-persons-arrested-for-failing-to-wear-nosemasks/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121073030/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/tema-105-persons-arrested-for-failing-to-wear-nosemasks/|url-status=live}} 188 people were also arrested for mot putting on nose masks.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-01-21|title=188 persons arrested in Central Region for not wearing nose masks|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/188-persons-arrested-in-central-region-for-not-wearing-nose-masks/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121155751/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/188-persons-arrested-in-central-region-for-not-wearing-nose-masks/|url-status=live}} 27 people were also arrested due to breaching of the protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Police arrest 27 people for not wearing face masks|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-27-people-for-not-wearing-face-masks-1160746|access-date=2021-01-21|website=GhanaWeb}} 85 people were also arrested for violating the safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=Police arrest over 85 people in Cape Coast for flouting coronavirus Safety Protocols|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-over-85-people-in-Cape-Coast-for-flouting-coronavirus-Safety-Protocols-1160950|access-date=2021-01-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128174438/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-over-85-people-in-Cape-Coast-for-flouting-coronavirus-Safety-Protocols-1160950|url-status=live}} 52 people were also arrested for flouting the safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=Police arrest 50 for breaching coronavirus protocols at Dunkwa-on-Offin|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-50-for-breaching-coronavirus-protocols-at-Dunkwa-on-Offin-1160947|access-date=2021-01-22|website=GhanaWeb|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128174651/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-arrest-50-for-breaching-coronavirus-protocols-at-Dunkwa-on-Offin-1160947|url-status=live}} 85 persons were arrested for not wearing the nose masks at different places.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-23|title=Koforidua: 85 arrested for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/koforidua-85-arrested-for-non-compliance-with-covid-19-protocols/|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Citi Newsroom|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123123356/https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/koforidua-85-arrested-for-non-compliance-with-covid-19-protocols/|url-status=live}} About 52 persons who disregarded the safety protocols were processed for court.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-10|title=Bono East police processing 52 people for court for breaching COVID-19 protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/bono-east-police-processing-52-people-for-court-for-breaching-covid-19-protocols/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government threatened to reintroduce restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Government could be forced to reintroduce COVID-19 restrictions – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/government-could-be-forced-to-reintroduce-covid-19-restrictions-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Citi Newsroom}} The President reintroduced the ban on social gatherings to halt the spread.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-31|title=COVID-19: No more funerals, parties, weddings – Akufo-Addo reimposes ban|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-no-more-parties-weddings-concerts-akufo-addo-reimposes-ban/|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• The GFA asked Hearts of Oak to play matches in empty stadium after flouting the safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-31|title=Hearts of Oak slapped with stadium ban for breaching COVID-19 protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/hearts-of-oak-slapped-with-stadium-ban-for-breaching-covid-19-protocols/|access-date=2021-01-31|website=Citi Newsroom}}

• The President claimed the government's decisions in response to the pandemic would help the economy.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=Proactive govt decisions on coronavirus offer brighter prospects – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Proactive-govt-decisions-on-coronavirus-offer-brighter-prospects-Akufo-Addo-1147211|access-date=2021-01-06|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The economy was expected to rebound slowly due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-11|title=Goldstreet Editorial: Ghana's bounce back can be far from being a far-fetched dream|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Goldstreet-Editorial-Ghana-s-bounce-back-can-be-far-from-being-a-far-fetched-dream-1151639|access-date=2021-01-12|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The President claimed the partial lock down affected the economy of Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Akufo-Addo recounts how bad Coronavirus negatively affected the economy|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Akufo-Addo-recounts-how-bad-Coronavirus-negatively-affected-the-economy-1157393|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The President of GUTA claimed freight charges has gone high.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Rent for shipping containers gone high - GUTA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Rent-for-shipping-containers-gone-high-GUTA-1159325|access-date=2021-01-20|website=GhanaWeb}} Prices of nose masks in the country increased.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Prices of nose masks increase|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Prices-of-nose-masks-increase-1159385|access-date=2021-01-20|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Businesses in the country were afraid there might be a lock down if COVID-19 cases continue to rise.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=Opinion: Businesses scared by threat of renewed lockdown|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Businesses-scared-by-threat-of-renewed-lock-down-1162972|access-date=2021-01-25|website=GhanaWeb}}
• A Director claimed economic activities would be slowed if the country is locked down,{{Cite web|title=Lockdown to slow down economic activity - Peter Quartey|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/lockdown-to-slow-down-economic-activity-peter-quartey/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=MyJoyOnline|date=26 January 2021 }} he also claimed Ghana lacks the resources to embark on the lock down.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-27|title=Coronavirus: Lockdown although ideal, the country lacks the resources to impose it - Economist|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Lockdown-although-ideal-the-country-lacks-the-resources-to-impose-it-Economist-1165033|access-date=2021-01-27|website=GhanaWeb}}
• FDA were claimed to have registered locally-made products despite the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-26|title=FDA registers more local products amid coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/FDA-registers-more-local-products-amid-coronavirus-1164439|access-date=2021-01-26|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Economy of Ghana was impacted by the pandemic as government total expenditure increased.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-29|title=Coronavirus: Government expenditure hits record GH¢92.2 billion in 2020 – Report|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Government-expenditure-hits-record-GH-92-2-billion-in-2020-Report-1166734|access-date=2021-01-29|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The banking sector was claimed to be safe to face any shocks due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Banking sector resilient to withstand second Covid-19 shocks - 2nd Deputy BoG Governor|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/banking-sector-resilient-to-withstand-second-covid-19-wave-shocks-2nd-deputy-bog-governor/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=MyJoyOnline|date=29 January 2021 }}

• Some schools in the Accra, North, Oti and Ahafo regions were disinfected as part of the measures to stop the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-08|title=Disinfect schools on quarterly basis - Upper East Region school heads appeal to govt|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Disinfect-schools-on-quarterly-basis-Upper-East-Region-school-heads-appeal-to-govt-1149842|access-date=2021-01-08|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-09|title=Northern Region schools safe to welcome students back - Abdul Aziz Yelsuma|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Northern-Region-schools-safe-to-welcome-students-back-Abdul-Aziz-Yelsuma-1150412|access-date=2021-01-10|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-09|title=Schools reopening: Asunafo North Assembly assures adequate measures to protect students|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Schools-reopening-Asunafo-North-Assembly-assures-adequate-measures-to-protect-students-1150109|access-date=2021-01-10|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-10|title=Basic and SHSs in Oti region disinfected ahead of schools reopening|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Basic-and-SHSs-in-Oti-region-disinfected-ahead-of-schools-reopening-1150757|access-date=2021-01-10|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-11|title=Coronavirus: How some schools in Accra are preparing ahead of reopening|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-How-some-schools-in-Accra-are-preparing-ahead-of-reopening-1151669|access-date=2021-01-12|website=GhanaWeb}}
• 37 Military Hospital closed down its unit for fumigation exercise.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-13|title=Medical and Emergency Unit of 37 Military Hospital to shutdown for fumigation exercise – GAF|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Medical-and-Emergency-Unit-of-37-Military-Hospital-to-shutdown-for-fumigation-exercise-GAF-1153763|access-date=2021-01-13|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Zoomlion disinfected the Kumasi Airport.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-01-14|title=Zoomlion Ghana fumigates Kumasi airport|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/zoomlion-ghana-fumigates-kumasi-airport/|access-date=2021-01-14|website=Citi Newsroom}} The GACL and MoA partnered with Zoomlion to disinfect KIA.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=Massive disinfection exercise carried out at Kotoka International Airport|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Massive-disinfection-exercise-carried-out-at-Kotoka-International-Airport-1156931|access-date=2021-01-18|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Massive disinfection exercise carried out at Kotoka International Airport|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/massive-disinfection-exercise-carried-out-at-kotoka-international-airport/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Citi Newsroom}} Zoomlion also disinfected the Ghana Prisons Headquarters.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=Prisons service benefit from Zoomlion free community disinfection|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/prisons-service-benefit-from-zoomlion-free-community-disinfection/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Citi Newsroom}} They also disinfected the Nsawam Prisons.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=Nsawam Prison benefits from Zoomlion's Free Community Disinfection Campaign|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nsawam-Prison-benefits-from-Zoomlion-s-Free-Community-Disinfection-Campaign-1167880|access-date=2021-01-30|website=GhanaWeb}} They also disinfected about 50 police stations in the Bono region.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-10|title=50 police facilities disinfected in Bono Region|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/50-police-facilities-disinfected-in-bono-region/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}

• A Doctor at KATH claimed the rise in COVID-19 cases were due to non-compliance of the safety measures.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-01-15|title=Doctors warn against non-adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/doctors-warn-against-non-adherence-to-covid-19-safety-protocols/|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate gave out guidelines on COVID-19 for parents, schools etc.{{Cite web|title=Ashanti Regional Health Directorate issues guidelines as schools reopen|url=https://ebsprod.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ashanti-regional-health-directorate-issues-guidelines-as-schools-reopen.html|access-date=2021-01-16|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123000156/https://ebsprod.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ashanti-regional-health-directorate-issues-guidelines-as-schools-reopen.html|url-status=dead}}
• The President appealed to laboratories who test COVID-19 cases to regularly update GHS on confirmed cases.{{Cite web|title=Labs that fail to supply data on positive Covid-19 cases to GHS will be sanctioned – Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/labs-that-fail-to-supply-data-on-positive-covid-19-cases-to-ghs-will-be-sanctioned-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=MyJoyOnline|date=17 January 2021 }}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=COVID-19 tests: Government to sanction private labs failing to share real-time data – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/covid-19-tests-government-to-sanction-private-labs-failing-to-share-real-time-data-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• A nurse revealed the Ga East Hospital was overwhelmed in the rise of COVID-19 cases.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Nurse opens up on patients dying at Ga East hospital|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nurse-opens-up-on-patients-dying-at-Ga-East-hospital-1157537|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• A US-based Ghanaian surgeon was claimed to complete a multi-million dollar pharmaceutical plant was it was stopped due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=US-based Ghanaian Surgeon to complete US$11 million pharmaceutical plant in Ghana|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/US-based-Ghanaian-Surgeon-to-complete-US-11-million-pharmaceutical-plant-in-Ghana-1157483|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• GMA appealed for health workers to volunteer to work at COVID-19 Treatment centres.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Political rallies contributed to Coronavirus cases - Dr. Serebour|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Political-rallies-contributed-to-Coronavirus-cases-Dr-Serebour-1157444|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}} It contradicted claims political parties can not be blamed for the rise in COVID-19 cases.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Political activities contributed to surge in Ghana's coronavirus cases – Dr Yankson contradicts Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Political-activities-contributed-to-surge-in-Ghana-s-coronavirus-cases-Dr-Yankson-contradicts-Oppong-Nkrumah-1158326|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The Head of Disease Surveillance claimed the over stretch on facilities was partly due to the review of the Service's guidelines of COVID-19 management.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Ghanaian Times: Time to take Coronavirus safety measures serious|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghanaian-Times-Time-to-take-Coronavirus-safety-measures-serious-1157366|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Nyaho Medical Centre decided to refer all non-COVID-19 patients to other hospitals.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Nyaho Medical Centre to transfer non-COVID patients to other hospitals|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/nyaho-medical-centre-to-transfer-non-covid-patients-to-other-hospitals/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Some male patients were said to have difficulty in erection for sexual pleasure after recovering from the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-26|title=Some recovered victims of coronavirus having erectile dysfunction – GMA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Some-recovered-victims-of-coronavirus-having-erectile-dysfunction-GMA-1164349|access-date=2021-01-26|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|title=Erectile dysfunction among health complications after Covid-19 recovery - GMA|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/erectile-dysfunction-among-health-complications-after-covid-19-recovery-gma/|access-date=2021-01-27|website=MyJoyOnline|date=27 January 2021 }}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

File:Cryptolepis sanguinolenta.jpg researchers received approval by FDA to trial potential treatment of COVID-19 using this herb Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, known locally as Nibima, Kadze and Gangamau.]]

On 2 February, Ghana recorded 772 new COVID-19 cases pushing the total active case to 5,515. Eight new COVID-19 deaths raised the death toll to 424.{{Cite web|title=The UK COVID-19 variants spreading faster in Ghana - GHS|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/the-uk-covid-19-variants-spreading-faster-in-ghana-ghs/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=MyJoyOnline|date=2 February 2021 }}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Ghana confirms 772 new COVID-19 cases; active load now 5,515|url=https://www.classfmonline.com/news/health/Ghana-confirms-772-new-COVID-19-cases-active-load-now-5-515-21993|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Class Fm Online}}{{Cite web|title=Eight more die from COVID-19 in Ghana, active cases rise to 5,515|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/eight-more-die-from-covid-19-in-ghana-active-cases-rise-to-5-515.html|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Graphic Online}}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=COVID-19 cases in Ghana up by 772, eight more deaths recorded|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/covid-19-cases-in-ghana-up-by-772-eight-more-deaths-recorded/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Citi Newsroom}}

The FDA approved a herbal medicine for trials to treat the virus.{{Cite web|title=FDA approves first herbal medicine for clinical trial on Covid-19 treatment|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19-treatment/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }} The researchers were from the School of Public Health at KNUST.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: KNUST researchers get approval to trial potential treatment|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-knust-researchers-get-approval-to-trial-potential-treatment.html|access-date=2025-01-31|website=Graphic Online}} They later warned against the use of the herb as a remedy for COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=KNUST researchers caution against use of herbal medicine approved by FDA for clinical trials|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/knust-researchers-caution-against-use-of-herbal-medicine-approved-by-fda-for-clinical-trials/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Citi Newsroom}} Some traders in Accra expressed their views concerning the herb.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Traders expectant of Nibima for COVID-19 treatment|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/traders-expectant-of-nibima-for-covid-19-treatment/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Citi Newsroom}}

On 24 February, Ghana became the first country to receive COVID-19 vaccines by COVAX.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-24|title=Ghana takes delivery of 600,000 COVID-19 vaccines|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/ghana-takes-delivery-of-600000-covid-19-vaccines/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Citi Newsroom}}

• The President claimed about 17.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine would be procured by June.{{Cite web|title=17.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to be procured by June - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/17-6-million-doses-of-covid-19-vaccine-to-be-procured-by-june-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }}
• The government outlined categories of people for the rollout of the vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Nsiah-Asare outlines population segments for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/nsiah-asare-outlines-population-segments-for-covid-19-vaccine-roll-out/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Citi Newsroom}} The government also was claimed to have put in place messaging systems on the virus to Ghanaians.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Government has stepped up messaging on COVID-19 awareness – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-has-stepped-up-messaging-on-COVID-19-awareness-Oppong-Nkrumah-1169626|access-date=2021-02-02|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The country was said to have made an AMC for about 2.4 million doses of a vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Coronavirus: Ghana makes Advance Market Commitment for 2.4 million doses of vaccine|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Ghana-makes-Advance-Market-Commitment-for-2-4-million-doses-of-vaccine-1172053|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The Minister for Foreign Affairs claimed there was a need for international cooperation to fight against COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=Add your voice to attract life-saving vaccines at reasonable cost - Ayorkor Botchwey to Ambassador|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Add-your-voice-to-attract-life-saving-vaccines-at-reasonable-cost-Ayorkor-Botchwey-to-Ambassador-1172812|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The GSA claimed the government's EPI would be used in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=Government's EPI to be used for deployment of coronavirus vaccines – GSA boss|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-s-EPI-to-be-used-for-deployment-of-coronavirus-vaccines-GSA-boss-1173514|access-date=2021-02-07|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Ambassador of Germany to Ghana claimed Germany gave COVID-19 relief items worth 25 million Euros to Ghana.{{Cite web|title=Ghana receives 25m euros from Germany as Covid-19 relief package|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-receives-e25m-from-germany-as-covid-19-relief-package/|access-date=2021-02-11|website=MyJoyOnline|date=10 February 2021 }}
• Government was claimed to have ordered 355,000 of AstraZeneca vaccines.{{Cite web|title=Govt orders 355,000 doses of vaccines|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-orders-355-000-doses-of-vaccines.html|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Graphic Online}} More than $200 million was spent for the procurement of the vaccine.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 vaccine costing Ghana USD 200 million - GHS|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-vaccine-costing-ghana-usd-200-million-ghs/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=11 February 2021 }} Both AstraZeneca and Sputnik V were approved for use in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-23|title=Ghana to receive COVID-19 vaccines tomorrow – Information Ministry|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/ghana-to-receive-covid-19-vaccines-tomorrow-information-ministry/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government planned to build 111 district hospitals.{{Cite web|title=Govt to construct 111 district hospitals — Minister-designate for Health|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-to-construct-111-district-hospitals-minister-designate-for-health.html|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Graphic Online}}
• Vaccine development committee was established by the government.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-28|title=Government sets up committee to ensure vaccine development in Ghana|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/government-sets-up-committee-to-ensure-vaccine-development-in-ghana/|access-date=2021-03-01|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government paid for the conveyance and deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|title=Government is paying for conveying and deployment of vaccine under COVAX Facility - Dr Nsiah-Asare|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-is-paying-for-conveying-and-deployment-of-vaccine-under-covax-facility-dr-nsiah-asare/|access-date=2021-03-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=27 February 2021 }}

• The EPA head office was closed for disinfection.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=EPA head office to be closed from today for disinfection|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/epa-head-office-to-be-closed-from-today-for-disinfection/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Zoomlion disinfected the GCGL office,{{Cite web|title=Zoomlion disinfects Graphic, Nsawam Prisons|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/zoomlion-disinfects-graphic-nsawam-prisons.html|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Graphic Online}} they also disinfected some public institutions.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Phase one of Zoomlion's free community disinfection ends as GCB, others benefit|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/phase-one-of-zoomlions-free-community-disinfection-ends-as-gcb-others-benefit/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Citi Newsroom}} ZGL disinfected police stations in some regions.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Coronavirus: Police stations, barracks disinfected in Ahafo, Eastern and Upper West regions|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Police-stations-barracks-disinfected-in-Ahafo-Eastern-and-Upper-West-regions-1174873|access-date=2021-02-09|website=GhanaWeb}} Wa Airport was disinfected by ZGL.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-19|title=Zoomlion fumigates Wa Airport [Photos]|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/zoomlion-fumigates-wa-airport-photos/|access-date=2021-02-20|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• A researcher at the NMIMR urged ZGL to disinfect the facility monthly.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=Noguchi appeals for monthly disinfection exercise|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Noguchi-appeals-for-monthly-disinfection-exercise-1172758|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}

• The GPRTU claimed the reimposing of distancing in vehicles would affect them.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=Reintroducing social distancing in commercial vehicles will affect our revenue – GPRTU|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/reintroducing-social-distancing-in-commercial-vehicles-will-affect-our-revenue-gprtu/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Citi Newsroom}} It was justified by the president's health advisor not to impose distancing in vehicles.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Coronavirus: Govt justifies decision not to ensure social distancing in 'trotros', taxis|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Govt-justifies-decision-not-to-ensure-social-distancing-in-trotros-taxis-1169662|access-date=2021-02-02|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The President in his address to the nation said beaches, night clubs, cinemas and pubs should be shut,{{Cite web|title=Beaches, night clubs, cinemas remain closed - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/beaches-night-clubs-cinemas-remain-closed-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }} he also urged workplaces to run on shift system.{{Cite web|title=Workplaces should employ a shift system to curb spread of Covid-19 - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/workplaces-should-employ-a-shift-system-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }}
• It was clarified that marriage ceremonies could be held but not full blown weddings.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Government banned full-blown wedding ceremonies not marriages – Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/government-banned-full-blown-wedding-ceremonies-not-marriages-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2021-02-02|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• 83 people were arrested by the police in the Upper West for not putting on nose masks.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=U/W: 83 persons arrested in Wa for flouting COVID-19 safety protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/u-w-83-persons-arrested-in-wa-for-flouting-covid-19-safety-protocols/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Citi Newsroom}} The Police also arrested 24 people for going to night clubs and other places.{{Cite web|title=Police enforce COVID-19 protocols in night clubs|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/police-enforce-covid-19-protocols-in-night-clubs.html?template=graphicshowbiznews&is_preview=on|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Graphic Online}} 51 people were arrested for entering the country through illegal means.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=51 ECOWAS nationals arrested at Asikuma inland checkpoint|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/51-ecowas-nationals-arrested-at-asikuma-inland-checkpoint/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Citi Newsroom}} More than 150 people were arrested for entering into Ghana illegally.{{Cite web|title=151 illegal ECOWAS nationals intercepted at Akanu barrier|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/151-illegal-ecowas-nationals-intercepted-at-akanu-barrier/|access-date=2021-02-24|website=MyJoyOnline|date=23 February 2021 }}
• Pubs, cinemas and others disregarded the President's restrictions in some parts of Accra.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 directives: Pubs, bars, cinemas not complying fully|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-directives-pubs-bars-cinemas-not-complying-fully.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Graphic Online}}
• GIS in the Upper West Region put in place measures to stop illegal entry into the country.{{Cite web|title=Ghana firms up measures to curb illegal migration|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-firms-up-measures-to-curb-illegal-migration/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=12 February 2021 }}

• Some businesses counted the cost of the banning of social gatherings.{{Cite web|title=Ban on social gathering: Affected industry players count cost|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ban-on-social-gathering-affected-industry-players-count-cost.html|access-date=2025-01-31|website=Graphic Online}}
• GRA was claimed to have exceeded its tax target despite the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=Customs exceed 2020 revenue target, first time since 2017 in spite of coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Customs-exceed-2020-revenue-target-first-time-since-2017-in-spite-of-coronavirus-1170727|access-date=2021-02-03|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The BoG claimed the rise in COVID-19 cases would threaten the achievement of fiscal deficit by the government.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=Coronavirus resurgence threatens fiscal stability - BoG cautions|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-resurgence-threatens-fiscal-stability-BoG-cautions-1170559|access-date=2021-02-03|website=GhanaWeb}} It also claimed the new variant of COVID-19 could affect the recovery of the economy.{{Cite web|title=Second wave of Covid-19 poses a major risk to recovery of the economy – Dr. Addison|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/second-wave-of-covid-19-poses-a-major-risk-to-recovery-of-the-economy-dr-addison/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=MyJoyOnline|date=5 February 2021 }}
• The CEO of AGI claimed many businesses were affected by the pandemic in 2020.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=2020 was a difficult year for businesses - AGI|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/2020-was-a-difficult-year-for-businesses-AGI-1170925|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• COVID-19 was claimed to have forced banks in Ghana to restructure loans made to businesses.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-07|title=Over GH¢6 billion in loans restructured by banks as coronavirus decimates businesses|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Over-GH-6-billion-in-loans-restructured-by-banks-as-coronavirus-decimates-businesses-1173859|access-date=2021-02-07|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The Goldman Sachs's Economics research wing claimed SSA countries could find it hard to escape the pandemic's economic impact.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-12|title=Goldman Sachs warns sub-Saharan Africa faces wobbly recovery from pandemic|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Goldman-Sachs-warns-sub-Saharan-Africa-faces-wobbly-recovery-from-pandemic-1178149|access-date=2021-02-12|website=GhanaWeb}}
• An economist claimed Ghana's economy would crumble if there was another lock down.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-12|title=Economy will crumble from another lockdown - Domfe|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Economy-will-crumble-from-another-lockdown-Domfe-1178413|access-date=2021-02-13|website=GhanaWeb}}
• The MD of IMF claimed economies of African countries needed to reset to recover from the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=MD of IMF calls for resetting of African economies to recover from Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/md-of-imf-calls-for-resetting-of-african-economies-to-recover-from-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-13|website=MyJoyOnline|date=12 February 2021 }}

• MoF was claimed to have disbursed an amount to ECG and GWCL for part payment of the government's package.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Finance Ministry releases GH¢1.2 billion part payment to ECG, GWCL|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Finance-Ministry-releases-GH-1-2-billion-part-payment-to-ECG-GWCL-1171936|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Government spent more than 4.7 billion Ghana cedis due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 related spending in 2021 to exceed GH¢4.74bn|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gh%c2%a24-74bn-earmarked-as-covid-19-spending-in-2021-to-go-up/|access-date=2021-02-13|website=MyJoyOnline}}
• Ghana's financial markets were claimed to be reacting differently as initially expected.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-15|title=Coronavirus: Ghana's financial markets showing strong resilience amid second wave|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Ghana-s-financial-markets-showing-strong-resilience-amid-second-wave-1180045|access-date=2021-02-15|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Banks in Ghana were said to have disbursed more than GH¢14 billion to businesses of Ghanaians since the outbreak of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-21|title=Coronavirus support: Commercial banks give over GH¢14 billion new loans to businesses|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-support-Commercial-banks-give-over-GH-14-billion-new-loans-to-businesses-1185502|access-date=2021-02-21|website=GhanaWeb}}

• The CEO of a hospital revealed sex does not guard against COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=Sex does not prevent coronavirus, good sex boosts the immune system - Doctor|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Sex-does-not-prevent-coronavirus-good-sex-boosts-the-immune-system-Doctor-1172839|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• COVID-19 was claimed to have affected the OD Free Campaign in the Upper West region.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-07|title=Coronavirus is affecting Open Defecation Free campaign - Committee|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-is-affecting-Open-Defecation-Free-campaign-Committee-1174000|access-date=2021-02-07|website=GhanaWeb}}
• A doctor claimed the country could record cases of non-infectious disease because of post-COVID-19 complications.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: Ghana to record more non-infectious diseases|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-ghana-to-record-more-non-infectious-diseases/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=MyJoyOnline|date=9 February 2021 }}
• The impact of the virus on Cancer was claimed to have 'worse' outcomes,{{Cite web|title=Covid's impact on cancer care is turning oncologists' worst fears into reality|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covids-impact-on-cancer-care-is-turning-oncologists-worst-fears-into-reality/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=MyJoyOnline|date=14 February 2021 }} and also on the country's depleted blood banks.{{Cite web|title=Ghana's depleted blood banks: A critical impact of Covid-19 restrictions|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-depleted-blood-banks-a-critical-impact-of-covid-19-restrictions/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=MyJoyOnline|date=17 February 2021 }}

• The UN-partnered COVAX initiative, which aims to provide equal vaccination for all, sent 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine to Accra. Ghana became Africa's first nation to receive vaccines from the COVAX facility.{{cite web|url=https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/02/1085572|title=Ghana receives first historic shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations from international COVAX facility|access-date=24 February 2021|website=UN News|date=24 February 2021}}

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For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• 43 districts claimed to be hot spot of the spread of the virus would be vaccinated.{{Cite web|title=43 Covid-19 epicentres in Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central regions to be vaccinated on March 2|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/43-covid-19-epicentres-in-greater-accra-ashanti-and-central-regions-to-be-vaccinated-on-march-2/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=MyJoyOnline|date=28 February 2021 }}
• On 2 March, the vaccination exercise began against the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-02|title=COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins today; know your centres [Infographics]|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-begins-today-know-your-centres-infographics/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=Citi Newsroom}} 3,321 people were vaccinated on the first day of the vaccination exercise.{{Cite web|title=Fight against COVID-19 in Ghana: 3,321 vaccinate first day|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/fight-against-covid-19-in-ghana-3-321-vaccinate-first-day.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Graphic Online}}
• MoH developed measures on how herbal medicines can be used for COVID-19 treatment.{{Cite web|title=Ghana testing herbal medicines for use in the fight against Covid-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/ghana-testing-herbal-medicines-for-use-in-the-fight-against-covid-19.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Graphic Online}}
• Volta region recorded the UK COVID-19 variant.{{Cite web|title=Volta Region has UK strain of Covid-19 - Dr Djokoto|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/volta-region-has-uk-strain-of-covid-19-dr-djokoto/|access-date=2021-03-05|website=MyJoyOnline|date=4 March 2021 }}
• On 18 March, it was reported the two variant were in the country.{{Cite web|title=Ghana records 2 new Covid-19 variants; experts call for immediate action|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-records-2-new-covid-19-variants-experts-call-for-immediate-action/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=MyJoyOnline|date=18 March 2021 }}

• Government revealed it would construct 14 treatment centres for medical waste disposal.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=COVID-19 vaccination: Government to construct 14 treatment centres to manage medical waste|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/covid-19-vaccination-government-to-construct-14-treatment-centres-to-manage-medical-waste/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government revealed it would introduce a COVID-19 levy.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=Government to introduce COVID-19 health levy to fund pandemic-related expenses|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/government-to-introduce-covid-19-health-levy-to-fund-pandemic-related-expenses/|access-date=2021-03-13|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government set aside €890 million for the building of 33 health facilities.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-13|title=#GhBudget: €890 million approved for construction of 33 health projects|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/ghbudget-e890-million-approved-for-construction-of-33-health-projects/|access-date=2021-03-14|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government was said to start plans for post-COVID-19 recovery of the economy of Ghana.{{Cite web|title=Government to initiate plans for post Covid-19 recovery - Oppong Nkrumah|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-to-initiate-plans-for-post-covid-19-recovery-oppong-nkrumah/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=MyJoyOnline|date=17 March 2021 }}
• President Akufo-Addo claimed 42 million COVID-19 vaccines would be purchased by the government.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=Ghana on course to procure 42 million more COVID-19 vaccines – Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/ghana-on-course-to-procure-42-million-more-covid-19-vaccines-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Government secured and issued $3 billion since the onset of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Ghana successfully issues $3 billion Eurobond amidst Covid-19 pandemic|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-successfully-issues-3-billion-eurobond-amidst-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2021-03-31|website=MyJoyOnline|date=30 March 2021 }}

• Terminal 3 of Meridian Port Services was disinfected.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-06|title=COVID-19: Dansworld Limited disinfects MPS Terminal 3|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/covid-19-dansworld-limited-disinfects-mps-terminal-3/|access-date=2021-03-06|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• GPS Hospital to close some departments for disinfection.{{Cite web|last=Boakye|first=Edna Agnes|date=2021-03-23|title=Police Hospital to close some departments for fumigation exercise|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/police-hospital-to-close-some-departments-for-fumigation-exercise/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Citi Newsroom}}

• 80 Togolese were arrested for allegedly entering Ghana illegally.{{Cite web|title=80 Togolese Nationals arrested by the Bono East Regional immigration command|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/80-togolese-nationals-arrested-by-the-bono-east-regional-immigration-command/|access-date=2021-03-04|website=MyJoyOnline|date=3 March 2021 }} Another 80 immigrants were arrested in the Bono region.{{Cite web|title=Ghana Immigration Service intercepts 80 immigrants in Bono East Region|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-immigration-service-intercepts-80-immigrants-in-bono-east-region/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=MyJoyOnline|date=10 March 2021 }}
• CEO of GTA entreated cinema owners in Ghana to bear with government due to the restrictions on mass gatherings.{{Cite web|title=Bear with us - GTA boss to cinema operators on closure of cinemas|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/bear-with-us-gta-boss-to-cinema-operators-on-closure-of-cinemas/|access-date=2021-03-30|website=MyJoyOnline|date=29 March 2021 }}

• A blueprint expected to place the country's economy on track was approved by a cabinet.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-08|title=Cabinet approves blueprint for post COVID-19 economic recovery programme|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/cabinet-approves-blueprint-for-post-covid-19-economic-recovery-programme/|access-date=2021-03-09|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Nana Akufo-Addo claimed the country's GDP was expected to rise due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Economy to rebound strongly as GDP growth nears 5% – Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/economy-to-rebound-strongly-as-gdp-growth-nears-5-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu claimed Ghana's debt stock was due to the impact of the pandemic and others.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=COVID-19, other factors responsible for high debt stock – Government|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/covid-19-other-factors-responsible-for-high-debt-stock-government/|access-date=2021-03-13|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• The GH¢100 billion GhanaCARES was claimed to help Ghana turn the difficulties caused by the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=GH¢100bn 'Obaatanpa' programme vital to Akufo-Addo's transformational agenda - 2021 Budget|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gh%c2%a2100bn-obaatanpa-programme-vital-to-akufo-addos-transformational-agenda/|access-date=2021-03-13|website=MyJoyOnline}}

• Ghana was said to have recorded US$2,650.97 billion worth of FDI amid the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Ghana records 2.6 billion dollars worth of FDI amid Covid-19 pandemic|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-records-2-6-billion-dollars-worth-of-fdi-amid-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2021-03-13|website=MyJoyOnline|date=12 March 2021 }}
• Ghana was claimed to lose GH¢18.9 billion and GH¢22 billion in revenues in 2021 and 2022 respectively, due to the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 pandemic - Ghana to lose ¢18.9bn, ¢22bn in 2021, 2022|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-pandemic-ghana-to-lose-gh%c2%a218-9bn-gh%c2%a222bn-in-2021-2022/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=MyJoyOnline}}

• Teenage pregnancy was claimed to have reduced in the Upper West region amid the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Upper West winning war against teenage pregnancy despite Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/upper-west-winning-war-against-teenage-pregnancy-despite-covid-19/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=MyJoyOnline|date=March 2021 }}
• It was claimed by Dr. Akosua Owusu-Sarpong that the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause erectile dysfunction in males.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 vaccine won't cause erectile dysfunction – Central Regional Director of Health assures|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/covid-19-vaccine-won-t-cause-erectile-dysfunction-central-regional-director-of-health-assures.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Graphic Online}}
• The vaccine was claimed to be safe for nursing mothers.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 vaccine safe for breastfeeding mothers - GHS|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-vaccine-safe-for-breastfeeding-mothers-ghs/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=11 March 2021 }}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• More than 500,000 Ghanaians received the vaccine.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Ghana vaccinates over 500,000|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-vaccinates-over-500-000-ghanaians.html|access-date=2021-04-10|website=Graphic Online}}

• Government arranged with the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum for the supply of 3.4 million doses of Sputnik V.{{Cite web|title=Ghana – Government secures 3.4 million more Covid-19 vaccines|url=https://publicsectormag.net/2021/04/06/government-secures-3-4-million-more-covid-19-vaccines/|access-date=2025-01-31|website=PublicSectorGlobal}}

• President Nana Akufo-Addo banned church activities and large gatherings during the Easter celebration.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=Security agencies will enforce COVID-19 restrictions during Easter – Akufo-Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/04/security-agencies-will-enforce-covid-19-restrictions-during-easter-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Henry Quartey ordered for the closure of all beaches.{{Cite web|title=Stay off the beach during the Easter holidays – Greater Accra Regional Minister warns|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/stay-off-the-beach-during-the-easter-holidays-greater-accra-regional-minister-warns/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=April 2021 }}

• About 12 football match centres were disinfected.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=National Sports Authority disinfects 12 league centres ahead of GPL second round|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/National-Sports-Authority-disinfects-12-league-centres-ahead-of-GPL-second-round-1221952|access-date=2021-04-01|website=GhanaWeb}}

For details see Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana

• Government was claimed to explore the use of bio-metric solutions in the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines.{{Cite web|title=Govt explores biometric means to deliver COVID-19 vaccines|url=https://ww.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-explores-biometric-means-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccines.html?template=ghananewsh_201130&is_preview=on|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Graphic Online|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502164345/https://ww.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/govt-explores-biometric-means-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccines.html?template=ghananewsh_201130&is_preview=on|url-status=dead}}
• Nana Akufo-Addo claimed the country would receive 350,000 doses of the AstraZeneca.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Ghana to receive 350,000 more AstraZeneca vaccines on Tuesday – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/05/ghana-to-receive-350000-more-astrazeneca-vaccines-on-tuesday-nana-addo/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Citi Newsroom}}

• GPS shut down the Fantasy Dome due to an event with no observance of the protocols,{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Police lock up Fantasy Dome after Christ Embassy event allegedly flouts COVID-19 protocols|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/05/police-lock-up-fantasy-dome-after-christ-embassy-event-allegedly-flouts-covid-19-protocols/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Citi Newsroom}} Later, an investigation was launched for the alleged gathering.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Police investigate alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols at Christ Embassy's Pneumatic Night|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/05/police-investigate-alleged-breach-of-covid-19-protocols-at-christ-embassys-pneumatic-night/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Nana Akufo-Addo claimed travellers from Ghana should halt or postpone their trips to high-risk COVID-19 countries.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 pandemic- All non-essential trips to high-risk countries should be postponed - Akufo-Addo|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-pandemic-all-non-essential-trips-to-high-risk-countries-should-be-postponed-akufo-addo/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=MyJoyOnline|date=16 May 2021 }}

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{{Main|Ghanaian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic}}

From 3 April, over 464 markets were disinfected across the country.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-198-markets-in-eastern-region-disinfected.html|title=Coronavirus: 198 markets in Eastern region disinfected|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-04-04}}

The second phase of nationwide fumigation begun in July.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-20|title=COVID-19: Markets, public places in Kumasi to be disinfected on Tuesday|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-markets-public-places-in-kumasi-to-be-disinfected-tomorrow/|access-date=2020-07-21|website=Citi Newsroom}} On 23 September, the MoE with GES collaborated with Zoomlion to disinfect and fumigate all SHS across Ghana to pave way for the reopening of schools.{{Cite web|title=3rd phase of national disinfection exercise in SHSs begins|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-3rd-phase-of-national-disinfection-exercise-in-shss-begins-2.html|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Graphic Online}}

Over 3700 schools in the Greater Accra alone, were fumigated.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-23|title=3,717 schools disinfected in Greater Accra ahead of reopening|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/3-717-schools-disinfected-in-Greater-Accra-ahead-of-reopening-1067272|access-date=2020-09-23|website=GhanaWeb}} A disinfection company appealed to the government to train youth in the disinfection exercise.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=COVID-19: Disinfection company calls for govt collaboration to train youth to disinfect local communities|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/COVID-19-Disinfection-company-calls-for-govt-collaboration-to-train-youth-to-disinfect-local-communities-1171468|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}}

On 15 March, at 10 pm, President Nana Akufo-Addo banned all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, church activities and other related events to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at a press briefing on the state of COVID-19. Basic schools, senior high schools and universities, both public and private, have also been closed. Only BECE and WASSCE candidates were permitted to remain in school under social distancing protocols.

On 30 March, the partial lock down of Accra and Kumasi took effect.{{Cite news|url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2020/03/covid-19-accra-kumasi-empty-as-lockdown-takes-effect/|title=Covid-19: Accra, Kumasi empty as lockdown takes effect|website=Starr Fm|last=Acheampong|first=Kwame|date=30 March 2020 |access-date=2020-04-02}} Only Members of the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary; and some services such as those that were involved in the production, distribution and marketing of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, medicine, paper and plastic packages, media and telecommunications were exempted from the restrictions.

In April 2020, At a press briefing, the director general of the Ghana Health Service, announced the commencement of local production of nose masks as part of efforts to arrest the spread of the pandemic. According to the new Executive Instrument, E.I. 164, signed by the President on 15 June 2020, people who refuse to wear face masks in public could face jail terms of between 4–10 years or a fine of between GHS12,000 (approx US$2,065) and GHS60,000 (approx US$10,320) or both would be made. This came after the mandatory wearing of nose masks

Traveling to Ghana from countries which had recorded over 200 positive COVID-19 cases was strongly discouraged with non-admittance of such travelers; this restriction did not however apply to Ghanaian citizens and people with resident permits.

All of the country's borders were later closed from midnight of Sunday 22 March. Passport services were also suspended.

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On 11 March, President Nana Akufo-Addo directed the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to make the cedi equivalent of $US100 million{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Panic-hits-social-media-as-Ghana-confirms-first-cases-of-coronavirus-893413|title=Panic 'hits' social media as Ghana confirms first cases of coronavirus|website=GhanaWeb|date=13 March 2020}} available to enhance Ghana's coronavirus

preparedness and response plan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-MPs-to-have-temperature-tested-before-entering-chamber-Speaker-892792|title=Coronavirus: MPs to have temperature tested before entering chamber – Speaker|website=GhanaWeb|date=12 March 2020}} The Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund was also initiated by the Government of Ghana to aid in the fight against the pandemic. The president disclosed that the government, through the MoE, planned a relief package for private schools who were affected by COVID-19 induced shutdown of schools. The Finance Minister claimed in his report that the government spent about 54.3 million Ghana cedis to provide cooked and uncooked food to the vulnerable during the 3-week lockdown. The government stated that it would provide free electricity and water for the rest of 2020.

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The Parliament of Ghana granted a tax waiver of GHS174 million cedis (equivalent to US$30 million) on income taxes of frontline workers. This spanned for three months from July to September 2020. The Minister of Employment and Labor Relations claimed government's intervention in easing of restrictions restored over 2,849 out of the over 11,000 job losses due to the pandemic.

Government established a committee to bring about modalities to implement the National Unemployment Insurance Scheme to help those who lost their jobs during the pandemic.

Government supported entrepreneurs with disability in the Northern, North East and Savannah regions with an amount of GH¢200,000 to help them in their businesses due to the impact of COVID-19.

Government released packages to partners in the Tourism industry and other businesses to help them against the pandemic.

The government begun the construction of various treatment centres across the country to help in the National COVID-19 Treatment. This includes the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre{{Cite web|date=2020-07-24|title=Bawumia Commissions Ghana's First Infectious Disease Centre|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/bawumia-commissions-ghanas-first-infectious-disease-centre/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=DailyGuide Network}}

There was also the expansion of COVID-19 treatment centres across Ghana in order to make available more logistics and beds for COVID-19 management.

Ghana begun the local production of nose masks as well as Medical gowns, head covers, and medical scrubs. One million face masks are produced a day. The government claimed that about 18.8million face masks have been manufactured by the country.

Government has set aside 80million Ghana cedis to pay frontline health workers' incentive package as part of Ghana's COVID-19 pandemic preparedness. The GHS received a vehicle and sets of PPEs from UK to help in the elimination of diseases in the country.{{Cite web|title=GHS takes delivery of Toyota Hilux, PPEs from UK aid|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/ghs-takes-delivery-of-toyota-hilux-ppes-from-uk-aid.html|access-date=2020-12-25|website=Graphic Online}} The National Ambulance Service underwent some training amid COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-13|title=National Ambulance trains frontline health workers|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/National-Ambulance-trains-frontline-health-workers-1153973|access-date=2021-01-13|website=GhanaWeb}}

China provided Ghana with a medical team to stop the spread of the virus in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=China deploys frontline doctors to Ghana to combat coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/China-deploys-frontline-doctors-to-Ghana-to-combat-coronavirus-1157813|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|title=Ghana receives Chinese frontline doctors to fight Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-receives-chinese-frontline-doctors-to-fight-covid-19/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=MyJoyOnline|date=19 January 2021 }}

In early March, the NMIMR was the only facility capable of testing for COVID-19 in Ghana. Moreover, it had a very limited supply of test kits.

Ghana therefore adopted pool testing as a means for COVID-19 testing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theigc.org/blog/ramping-up-early-detection-of-covid-19-with-limited-resources-the-role-of-pool-testing/|title=Ramping up early detection of COVID-19 with limited resources: The role of pool testing|website=International Growth Centre|access-date=2020-06-01}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/We-pool-coronavirus-samples-to-test-1-000s-at-a-go-we-ve-done-30-000-since-Sunday-Noguchi-931525|title=We 'pool' coronavirus samples to test 1,000s at a go; we've done 30,000 since Sunday – Noguchi|website=GhanaWeb|access-date=22 April 2020|date=22 April 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.afro.who.int/news/pooling-samples-boosts-ghanas-covid-19-testing|title=Pooling samples boosts Ghana's COVID-19 testing|publisher=WHO Africa|access-date=31 July 2020|date=31 July 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/pooling-samples-boosts-ghana-s-covid-19-testing|title=Pooling samples boosts Ghana's COVID-19 testing|publisher=World Health Organization|access-date=30 July 2020|date=30 July 2020}}

During testing, individual specimens are combined into pools. When a pool tests positive, then each individual specimen of that particular pool is tested. Initially, the NMIMR tested a pool size of fives, which was later increased to ten.

In October, the president stated that across Ghana, the government has expanded COVID-19 testing facilities from the initial two to 16, which include those of private sector providers. Additionally some hospitals across the country have been equipped with the capacity to test for COVID-19.

On 30 July, the GHS claimed it was expanding COVID-19 testings to hospitals across Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-30|title=GHS Expands Coronavirus Testing|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghs-expands-coronavirus-testing/|access-date=2020-07-30|website=DailyGuide Network}}

The government distributed 50,000 PCR testing kits and other kits to COVID-19 testing facilities across Ghana.

laboratory equipment and supplies were delivered by the government, improving the testing capacity of the nation.

Government relaunched the GH COVID-19 tracker app after it was launched on 13 April.

The use of Veronica buckets have become very popular in Ghana following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus as it is used for hand washing to stem the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalcommunitiesgh.org/index.php/telling-our-story/62-saving-lives-with-a-little-soap-and-water-new-behavior-change-communication-package-promotes-healthy-hygiene-practices|title=Saving Lives with a Little Soap and Water: New Behavior Change Communication Package promotes healthy hygiene practices|website=Global Communities Ghana|access-date=2020-03-26|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326230109/https://www.globalcommunitiesgh.org/index.php/telling-our-story/62-saving-lives-with-a-little-soap-and-water-new-behavior-change-communication-package-promotes-healthy-hygiene-practices|url-status=usurped}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/banks-in-suhum-step-up-measures-against-coronavirus-spread/ar-BB11ANUJ|title=Banks in Suhum step up measures against coronavirus spread|website=MSN|access-date=2020-03-27}}

The SolaWash, an automated and mobile hand washing machine powered by solar panels was invented by Richard Kwarteng and his team in Kumasi to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/04/gsa-certifies-solar-automated-hand-washing-machine/|title=GSA certifies solar automated hand washing machine|date=2020-04-16|website=Citi Newsroom|access-date=2020-04-16}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/ghanaian-man-invents-solar-powered-hand-sensitive-barrel-to-help-fight-covid-19-video/y9c38k7|title=VIDEO: Ghanaian man invents solar-powered hand sensitive barrel to help fight COVID-19|date=2020-04-03|website=Pulse Gh|access-date=2020-04-16}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-07|title=Touchless Tap hand-washing stations in Ghana|url=https://diraj.org/stories/touchless-tap/|access-date=2020-07-10|website=DIRAJ}}

Ghana became the first country to use drone aircraft in the fight against the pandemic through the transport of COVID-19 test samples.{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ghana-using-drones-to-transport-covid-19-tests/|title=In Ghana, Drones Are Turning Out to Be a Key Tool for Transporting COVID-19 Tests|website=Global Citizen|date=3 June 2020 |access-date=2020-06-03}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/20/zipline-begins-drone-delivery-of-covid-19-test-samples-in-ghana.html|title=Zipline begins drone delivery of COVID-19 test samples in Ghana|website=CNBC|date=20 April 2020|access-date=2020-04-20}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pri.org/stories/2020-04-23/fight-against-coronavirus-ghana-uses-drones-speed-testing?amp|title=In fight against Coronavirus, Ghana uses drones to speed up testing|website=The World|access-date=2020-04-23}} From May 2020, Zipline delivered 2,573 COVID-19 samples to the NMIMR and the KCCR.

On 15 October, the MoH received a COVID-19 AI software for detecting the virus on Chest X-rays.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-15|title=GHS Gets AI Software to Enhance Covid-19 Detection|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghs-gets-ai-software-to-enhance-covid-19-detection/|access-date=2020-10-15|website=DailyGuide Network}} On 19 October, a digital-based health system introduced a new form of testing COVID-19 for passengers and others in the country. Both travellers and the general public can be tested from the comfort of their homes or any place of their choice.{{Cite web|title=Healthker introduces hassle-free COVID-19 testing|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/healthker-introduces-hassle-free-covid-19-testing.html|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Graphic Online}}

The Municipal Director of Education of Prestea claimed ICT changed how education is carried out around the world especially in the era of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-25|title=ICT has changed the face of education globally - Municipal Director of Education|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/ICT-has-changed-the-face-of-education-globally-Municipal-Director-of-Education-1118042|access-date=2020-11-25|website=GhanaWeb}}

An authority outdoor ways to promote the use of ICT as a mode of teaching and learning for schools in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=NaSIA promotes virtual learning in all public and private pre-tertiary schools|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/nasia-promotes-virtual-learning-in-all-public-and-private-pre-tertiary-schools/|access-date=2021-01-23|website=Citi Newsroom}} An institute appealed to the government to invest in IT infrastructure to help in online studies.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-10|title=Government urged to invest in IT infrastructure to promote online learning|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Government-urged-to-invest-in-IT-infrastructure-to-promote-online-learning-1176700|access-date=2021-02-11|website=GhanaWeb}}

Students of Obuasi Sec/Tech created a 'touchless bin' in the fight against the virus.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 safety protocol receives boost; Obuasi SecTech designs touchless bin|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-safety-protocol-receives-boost-obuasi-sectech-designs-touchless-bin/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=MyJoyOnline|date=4 February 2021 }}

STU adopted virtual learning tools to curb the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|title=Sunyani Technical University employs virtual learning as part of Covid-19 safety measures|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/sunyani-technical-university-employs-virtual-learning-as-part-of-covid-19-safety-measures/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=MyJoyOnline|date=5 February 2021 }}

A digital healthcare provider launched a 'Drive Through Services' to help in acquiring PCR test for the virus.{{Cite web|title=24/7 Doctor Online introduces 'Drive-Through Services' for Covid-19 test|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/24-7-doctor-online-introduces-drive-through-services-for-covid-19-test/|access-date=2021-02-13|website=MyJoyOnline|date=12 February 2021 }}

Teachers were taught by a Tech company to construct a mechanism to curb the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|title=Tech firm supports schools to develop mechanisms to fight Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tech-firm-supports-schools-to-develop-mechanisms-to-fight-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-13|website=MyJoyOnline|date=13 February 2021 }}

An app would be used in the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-28|title=Government to use technology in deployment of COVID-19 vaccines – Nsiah Asare|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/government-to-use-technology-in-deployment-of-covid-19-vaccines-nsiah-asare/|access-date=2021-03-01|website=Citi Newsroom}} A vaccination app would be adopted to book an appointment before going to the vaccination centre.{{Cite web|title=Ghanaians to use COVID-19 Vaccination App to book appointment|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghanaians-to-use-covid-19-vaccination-app-to-book-appointment.html|access-date=2021-03-09|website=Graphic Online}}

The church was claimed to have shifted to technology for sermons and revenue collection due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 ignites digital transformation among churches|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-ignites-digital-transformation-among-churches/|access-date=2021-03-14|website=MyJoyOnline|date=13 March 2021 }}

On 23 March, a tracker for COVID-19 response funds was launched by BudgIT Ghana and Connected Development (CODE), in collaboration with SEND Ghana, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) to monitor how government uses monies received.{{Cite web|title=Tracker for COVID-19 response funds launched|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-tracker-for-covid-19-response-funds-launched.html|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Graphic Online}}

3 KNUST students built a solar-powered automatic handwashing station.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-15|title=Three Engineering students build automatic hand washing station|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Three-Engineering-students-build-automatic-hand-washing-station-1233751|access-date=2021-04-16|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|title=KNUST develops solar-powered automated handwashing station|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/business/technology-business/knust-develops-solar-powered-automated-handwashing-station/|access-date=2021-04-17|website=MyJoyOnline}}

Hologram and QR code feature was said to be embedded on the COVID-19 user card to authenticate vaccination status.{{Cite web|title=Hologram, QR Code to authenticate full vaccination status of Ghanaians|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/hologram-qr-code-to-authenticate-full-vaccination-status-of-ghanaians/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=MyJoyOnline|date=16 May 2021 }}

{{Further|Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education in Ghana}}

According to the UER Director of the Department of Agriculture, COVID-19 affected the food production in 2020 farming season.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-14|title=Coronavirus affected food production in UER - Director|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-affected-food-production-in-UER-Director-1154678|access-date=2021-01-15|website=GhanaWeb}}

National Food Buffer Stock Company claimed food was available to feed students and the impacts of COVID-19 in schools in 2020.{{Cite web|title=There's enough food for students - National Food Buffer Stock assures|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/there-s-enough-food-for-students-national-food-buffer-stock-assures-2.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Graphic Online}}

COVID-19 relief items were donated to more than 700 farmers in the Western region.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-16|title=700 farmers benefit from B-BOVID's coronavirus relief package|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/700-farmers-benefit-from-B-BOVID-s-coronavirus-relief-package-1156112|access-date=2021-01-16|website=GhanaWeb}}

An NGO urged the government to develop the local seed system in the era of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-31|title=CIKOD calls for government's support for local seed system|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/CIKOD-calls-for-government-s-support-for-local-seed-system-1168468|access-date=2021-01-31|website=GhanaWeb}}

A report by UNICEF and the WFP claimed the pandemic brought about nutrition crisis.{{Cite web|title=39 billion in-school meals missed since the start of Covid-19 pandemic|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/39-billion-in-school-meals-missed-since-the-start-of-covid-19-pandemic/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }}

The pandemic with another factor was claimed to force farmers to go into charcoal production.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Coronavirus, annual flooding has forced farmers into charcoal production|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-annual-flooding-has-forced-farmers-into-charcoal-production-1170223|access-date=2021-02-02|website=GhanaWeb}}

MoFA with support from WFP to share $1.5 million to about 5,000 farmers due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=5,000 Farmers to share $1.5m as payment cushion against COVID-19 effects|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-5-000-farmers-to-share-1-5m-payment-cushion-against-covid-19-effects.html|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Graphic Online}}

GSS in partnership with UNDP and GIZ conducted an Agribusiness Tracker Survey to track the impact of the pandemic on Agribusiness in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=Survey to track impacts of coronavirus on Agribusinesses in Ghana begins|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Survey-to-track-impacts-of-coronavirus-on-Agribusinesses-in-Ghana-begins-1215709|access-date=2021-03-26|website=GhanaWeb}}

Foreign media reportage on the President's address to the nation focused on a number of vital areas.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Foreign media coverage of coronavirus address: new variant, mask rules, rising cases|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Foreign-media-coverage-of-coronavirus-address-new-variant-mask-rules-rising-cases-1157768|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}

Zoomlion claimed it would embark on a disinfection exercise in all media houses.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-23|title=Zoomlion to embark on disinfection exercise in media houses|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Zoomlion-to-embark-on-disinfection-exercise-in-media-houses-1162195|access-date=2021-01-25|website=GhanaWeb}}

The media was commended by the government for the coverage of Rawlings' funeral to avoid crowd at the funeral grounds.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-28|title=Government commends stakeholders for cooperation during Rawlings' funeral|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/government-commends-stakeholders-for-cooperation-during-rawlings-funeral/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=Citi Newsroom}} A news station was commended by the COVID-19 ICU Team leader for educating the public.{{Cite web|title=JoyNews commended for sensitising public on Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/joynews-commended-for-sensitising-public-on-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=11 February 2021 }} The media was advised to support the campaign to make the public take the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: Media urged to lead vaccination campaign|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-media-urged-to-lead-vaccination-campaign/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=MyJoyOnline|date=25 February 2021 }} Some workers in the Media received the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|title=Media managers, editors vaccinate against COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/media-managers-editors-vaccinated-against-covid-19.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=Graphic Online}}

The number of media staff and journalists were to be reduced in the parliament to observe the safety protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-31|title=Coronavirus: Parliament to reduce media personnel|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Parliament-to-reduce-media-personnel-1168489|access-date=2021-01-31|website=GhanaWeb}}

A journalist from GHOne TV won the ICFJ Global Contest on the reporting of COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=GHOne TV's News Anchor Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman wins ICFJ's prize for Covid-19 reporting|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghone-tv-s-news-anchor-ridwan-karim-dini-osman-wins-icfj-s-prize-for-covid-19-reporting.html|access-date=2021-02-08|website=Graphic Online}}

The media especially the radio was commended for educating the public on COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=World Radio day 2021: MFWA applauds the resilience, versatility of radio in the face of Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/world-radio-day-2021-mfwa-applauds-the-resilience-versatility-of-radio-in-the-face-of-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=MyJoyOnline|date=15 February 2021 }}

A musician revealed he would temporarily close his business venture because of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=D-Black closes Oasis Lounge, cancels birthday party|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/D-Black-closes-Oasis-Lounge-cancels-birthday-party-1157462|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}

A rapper claimed COVID-19 exposed the country's creative arts sector as an unplanned industry.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 exposed our unplanned industry – Trigmatic|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-exposed-our-unplanned-industry-trigmatic/|access-date=2021-02-05|website=MyJoyOnline|date=4 February 2021 }}

Mr. Drew, a Ghanaian musician claimed artistes' economic conditions were bad due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-23|title=Ghanaian musicians are suffering under coronavirus pandemic – Mr Drew|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghanaian-musicians-are-suffering-under-coronavirus-pandemic-Mr-Drew-1187332|access-date=2021-02-24|website=GhanaWeb}}

MUSIGA launched a campaign to halt the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title=MUSIGA launches COVID-19 campaign; releases song|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/musiga-launches-covid-19-campaign-releases-song/|access-date=2021-03-14|website=Citi Newsroom}} MUSIGA featured Celestine Donkor, Kofi Kinaata, Amandzeba, Pat Thomas and other musicians to release a song to educate on COVID-19 and how to fight against it.{{Cite web|title=MUSIGA releases Covid-19 song featuring Kofi Kinaata, Celestine Donkor, Pat Thomas, others|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/musiga-releases-covid-19-song-featuring-kofi-kinaata-celestine-donkor-pat-thomas-others/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=MyJoyOnline|date=8 April 2021 }}

The GTA announced some measures the industry could take to curb the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Tourism Authority updates guidelines for hospitality sector|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/covid-19-tourism-authority-updates-guidelines-for-hospitality-sector.html|access-date=2021-02-03|website=Graphic Online}} The GTA also revealed it would enforce the observance of the safety protocols in tourist sites and other facilities.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=GTA to enforce coronavirus protocols in hospitality facilities|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/GTA-to-enforce-coronavirus-protocols-in-hospitality-facilities-1171327|access-date=2021-02-05|website=GhanaWeb}} The GTA claimed there was a reduction of tourism in the country in 2020 due to the pandemic,{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=International tourism to Ghana declines by almost 70 percent – GTA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/International-tourism-to-Ghana-declines-by-almost-70-percent-GTA-1174723|access-date=2021-02-09|website=GhanaWeb}} due to the travel restrictions{{Cite web|title=Tourist arrivals down 89.3% in 3rd-quarter 2020; port activity up 25.7%|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tourist-arrivals-fell-89-3-in-3rd-quarter-2021-but-port-activity-up-25-7/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=MyJoyOnline|date=16 February 2021 }} The GTA claimed it would help the country's tourism despite the impacts by the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=We will boost local tourism despite coronavirus challenges – Tourism Authority|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/We-will-boost-local-tourism-despite-coronavirus-challenges-Tourism-Authority-1186042|access-date=2021-02-22|website=GhanaWeb}}

The GTA partnered with others to donate PPEs and other items to GMA.{{Cite web|title=National Chocolate Week: GTA, partners donate chocolate, PPE to health workers|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/national-chocolate-week-gta-partners-donate-chocolate-ppe-to-health-workers/|access-date=2021-02-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=12 February 2021 }} The GTA donated items to Kumasi South Hospital to halt the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|title=GTA supports Kumasi South Hospital in campaign against Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/gta-supports-kumasi-south-hospital-in-campaign-against-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-14|website=MyJoyOnline|date=14 February 2021 }}

An association assured the GTA its members would observe the COVID-19 protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=Coronavirus: Traditional Caterers assure GTA of total adherence to safety protocols|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Traditional-Caterers-assure-GTA-of-total-adherence-to-safety-protocols-1173421|access-date=2021-02-07|website=GhanaWeb}}

Hotels in Sekondi-Takoradi were claimed to have complied with the President's laid down rules.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-08|title=Hotels in Takoradi comply with President's directives|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Hotels-in-Takoradi-comply-with-President-s-directives-1175044|access-date=2021-02-09|website=GhanaWeb}} The President of Ghana Hotels Association claimed some hotels were 'struggling and suffering' due to the impact of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-21|title=Coronavirus: Hotels still suffering - Association|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-Hotels-still-suffering-Association-1185643|access-date=2021-02-21|website=GhanaWeb}}

Health workers in Bolgatanga Regional Hospital were advised by the GTA in the Upper East region to strengthen fight against the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-14|title=Strengthen fight against coronavirus - GTA urges health professionals to|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Strengthen-fight-against-coronavirus-GTA-urges-health-professionals-to-1179832|access-date=2021-02-14|website=GhanaWeb}}

{{Main|Ghanaian government response to the COVID-19 pandemic#Reopening process}}

On 19 April 2020, it was announced by the President of Ghana in his address to the nation that the partial lock down that had been imposed three weeks earlier was lifted but the other preventive protocols were still in effect.{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-s-case-count-now-1-042-recoveries-99.html|title=Covid-19: Ghana's case count now 1,042, recoveries 99|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-04-19}}{{Cite web|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/04/ghanas-coronavirus-cases-hit-1042/|title=Ghana's Coronavirus cases hit 1,042|date=2020-04-19|website=Citi Newsroom|access-date=2020-04-19}} On 11 May 2020, the government of Ghana through the office of the Ghana Tourism Authority, gave hotels, bars and restaurants permission to reopen but to operate under enhanced social distancing procedures.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Hotels, restaurants, bars to reopen; night clubs remain shut|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/covid-19-hotels-restaurants-bars-to-reopen-night-clubs-remain-shut/|date=2020-05-13|website=Citi Newsroom|access-date=2020-05-14}}{{Cite web|title=Drinking bars, restaurants, hotels to resume operations|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/drinking-bars-restaurants-hotels-to-resume-operations.html|website=Graphic Online|access-date=2020-05-14}}

Stage one of the process of easing restrictions took effect on 5 June 2020. Religious services, funerals, and weddings were allowed with reduced capacity and length.

On 20 August, a 10-member committee was inaugurated by the Minister of Education to advise and deliberate on re-opening of schools.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-20|title=COVID-19: Committee inaugurated to advise on re-opening of pre-tertiary schools|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/covid-19-committee-inaugurated-to-advise-on-re-opening-of-pre-tertiary-schools/|access-date=2020-08-21|website=Citi Newsroom}}

By June, schools where partially reopened as only BECE and WASSCE candidates were permitted to remain in school under social distancing protocols. Eighteen thousand Veronica Buckets, 800,000 pieces of 200-millilitre sanitizers, 36,000 rolls of tissue paper, 36,000 gallons of liquid soap and 7,200 thermometer guns have also been distributed to schools, according to the President.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-21|title=COVID-19: Students, staff returning to school not being put at risk – Nana Addo assures|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/covid-19-students-staff-returning-to-school-not-being-put-at-risk-nana-addo-assures/|access-date=2020-06-21|website=Citi Newsroom}}

The president Nana Akufo-Addo in his address to the nation announced that all nursery, kindergarten, primary, JHS 1, SHS 1 students have had the rest of their academic year postponed until January 2021.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-31|title=SHS, JHS first-years to resume in January 2021; kids in KG, primary to also return in new year|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/shs-jhs-first-years-to-resume-in-january-2021-kids-in-kg-primary-to-also-return-in-new-year/|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Citi Newsroom}}

On 1 September, the air borders of the nation were reopened.

On 31 August, the MoH claimed Ghana has put in place enough measures to detect possible COVID-19 cases at KIA.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-31|title=Health Ministry assures of adequate safety measures ahead of reopening of air borders|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/health-ministry-assures-of-adequate-safety-measures-ahead-of-reopening-of-air-borders/|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Citi Newsroom}} According to the director of the GHS, children under the five years, air crew and passengers on transit would not undergo testing for COVID-19 at the KIA.{{Cite web|title=Airline crew, children under five, excluded from mandatory testing|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-airline-crew-children-under-five-excluded-from-mandatory-testing.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Graphic Online}} Travelers arriving to Ghana by air were expected to pay US$150 for COVID-19 test as part of measures to control the spread of the virus in Ghana.{{Cite web|title=Travellers to Ghana to pay US$150 for COVID-19 test|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/travellers-to-ghana-to-pay-us-150-for-covid-19-test.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=Graphic Online}}

On 20 September, the Ghanaian president lifted the ban on football as he announced the Ghana Premier League and Division One Football league shall resume in October, 2020. Seat capacity in stadiums were reduced with the Accra Sports Stadium for instance accommodating 9,500 supporters for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League.

However, beaches, cinemas nightclubs and pubs were still closed due to COVID-19.

The Ghana Women's Premier League was set to begin in January 2021 after the government placed a ban on all football related activities in March 2020 due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=2020/21 Ghana Women's Premier League to commence in January|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/2020-21-Ghana-Women-s-Premier-League-to-commence-in-January-1068733|access-date=2020-09-26|website=GhanaWeb}} Following the lifting of the ban on football Government with the GFA begun the COVID-19 testing of players and club members of Ghana Premier league clubs on 22 October.

On 15 January, the President announced the reopening of schools at all levels in his 21st address to the nation.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=Nana Addo to speak on government's COVID-19 enhanced response measures tonight|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/nana-addo-to-speak-on-governments-covid-19-enhanced-response-measures-tonight/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title='No need panicking over reopening of schools' – Okoe Boye assures parents|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/no-need-to-panic-over-reopening-of-schools-okoe-boye-assures-parents/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Citi Newsroom}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-17|title=Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo to outline containment measures tonight|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Akufo-Addo-to-outline-containment-measures-tonight-1156733|access-date=2021-01-18|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Don't allow passengers without nose mask to board your cars - GPRTU to drivers|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Don-t-allow-passengers-without-nose-mask-to-board-your-cars-GPRTU-to-drivers-1157597|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}

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• On 1 September, the UN office in Ghana released a booklet on messages covering COVID-19 preventive and impact measures.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-01|title=UN releases message booklet on Ghana's COVID-19 response|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/09/un-releases-message-booklet-on-ghanas-covid-19-response/|access-date=2020-09-03|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• On 24 September, the UN Global Conduct, UNDP and the ICC collaborated with other partners in the sharing of vital information to local environments with the objective of recovering better from COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-24|title=UNDP, ICC, others join forces to help communities fight Coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UNDP-ICC-others-join-forces-to-help-communities-fight-Coronavirus-1068553|access-date=2020-09-26|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 28 September, Ghana with other 4 countries were selected to receive financial benefit from the COVID-19 Private Sector Global Facility established by the UNDP, UN Global Compact and ICC.{{Cite web|title=Ghana, 3 others to benefit from COVID-19 private sector facility|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-3-others-to-benefit-from-covid-19-private-sector-facility.html|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Graphic Online}}
• On 7 October, the UN supported Ghana with some funds to aid the country's recovery from COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=UN supports Ghana to recover from coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UN-supports-Ghana-to-recover-from-coronavirus-1079794|access-date=2020-10-08|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 19 November, the UN Deputy Secretary-General toured the UN COVID-19 field hospital in Accra.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-19|title=Deputy UN boss tours UN COVID-19 field hospital|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Deputy-UN-boss-tours-UN-COVID-19-field-hospital-1112515|access-date=2020-11-20|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 1 December, report from UNAIDS claimed COVID-19 might result in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-01|title=Coronavirus could result in more HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths for next 2 years - UN report|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/Coronavirus-could-result-in-more-HIV-infections-and-AIDS-related-deaths-for-next-2-years-UN-report-1123328|access-date=2020-12-01|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 4 December, the UNICEF donated medical items claimed to be worth $40,000 to the GHS to fight against the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-04|title=UNICEF presents US$40,000 to Ghana Health Service to fight coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/UNICEF-presents-US-40-000-to-Ghana-Health-Service-to-fight-coronavirus-1125683|access-date=2020-12-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 20 December, report from UNDP claimed the COVID-19 pandemic would not be the last crisis to affect the globe.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-20|title=Bold steps required to ease planetary pressure – UNDP Report|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Bold-steps-required-to-ease-planetary-pressure-UNDP-Report-1137680|access-date=2020-12-20|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 23 December, the UNDP Ghana announced 22 winners of its COVID-19 Innovation Challenge.{{Cite web|title=UNDP Ghana announces 22 winners of its Covid-19 Innovation Challenge|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/undp-ghana-announces-22-winners-of-its-covid-19-innovation-challenge/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=MyJoyOnline|date=23 December 2020 }}
• On 13 January, UNESCO cautioned education was likely to reduce by 12% due to the impact of COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-13|title=UNESCO warns education funding to decline by 12 percent|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/UNESCO-warns-education-funding-to-decline-by-12-percent-1153328|access-date=2021-01-13|website=GhanaWeb}} UNICEF claimed the shutting of schools due to the pandemic would affect children.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-13|title=Schools are not drivers of COVID-19 pandemic – UNICEF|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/Schools-are-not-drivers-of-COVID-19-pandemic-UNICEF-1153811|access-date=2021-01-13|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 14 January, a report from UNOWAS claimed countries in West Africa and the Sahel region continued to face difficulties caused by the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-14|title=Coronavirus posing multiple challenges to West Africa, Sahel regions - Dr Chambas|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-posing-multiple-challenges-to-West-Africa-Sahel-regions-Dr-Chambas-1154768|access-date=2021-01-15|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 18 January, the UN Peace Ambassador to the country urged the government to make the testing of COVID-19 free for all.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Make Coronavirus testing free – UN Peace Ambassador to Govt|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Make-Coronavirus-testing-free-UN-Peace-Ambassador-to-Govt-1157411|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 20 January, the UNICEF lauded the government for its decision for schools to reopen.{{Cite web|title=UNICEF lauds govt for reopening schools|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/unicef-lauds-govt-for-reopening-schools.html?template=ghananewsh&is_preview=on|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Graphic Online}}
• On 27 January, the UN Coordinator in the country said parents should provide their wards with nose masks.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-27|title=Parents urged to provide nose masks for pupils/students|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Parents-urged-to-provide-nose-masks-for-pupils-students-1164763|access-date=2021-01-27|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 5 February, the UNICEF, Denmark and Ghana launched a COVID-19 response partnership.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-05|title=Ghana, Denmark, UNICEF launch Coronavirus response partnership|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-Denmark-UNICEF-launch-Coronavirus-response-partnership-1173076|access-date=2021-02-07|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 9 February, a registry with the support from WFP collected information of Ghanaians in some regions for relief items.{{Cite web|title=50,000 poor and vulnerable in Greater Kumasi targeted for Covid-19 relief|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/50000-poor-and-vulnerable-in-greater-kumasi-targeted-for-covid-19-relief/|access-date=2021-02-10|website=MyJoyOnline|date=10 February 2021 }}
• On 26 February, UNICEF in partnership with the Government of China presented some equipment to GHS to support children during the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=UNICEF donates life-saving equipment to Ghana Health Service|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/unicef-donates-life-saving-equipment-to-ghana-health-service/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MyJoyOnline|date=26 February 2021 }}{{Cite web|title=UNICEF, Chinese govt support COVID-19 response team|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/ghana-news-unicef-chinese-govt-support-covid-19-response-team.html|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Graphic Online}}

• On 14 October, the board of executive directors of the World Bank gave an approval of $12 billion for 111 countries to finance the buying and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and other items for their citizens.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-14|title=World Bank approves US$12 billion for coronavirus vaccines|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/World-Bank-approves-US-12-billion-for-coronavirus-vaccines-1084684|access-date=2020-10-14|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 23 October, the World Bank claimed it would continue to help efforts of African governments to recover from the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-23|title=Coronavirus: World Bank Group to assist African countries recover fast|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-World-Bank-Group-to-assist-African-countries-recover-fast-1091614|access-date=2020-10-24|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 11 November, the Ghana's World Bank Country Director claimed an amount of US$130 million was approved for the country to support those affected by COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-11|title=Coronavirus: World Bank extends US$130 million supplementary support to Ghana|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-World-Bank-extends-US-130-million-supplementary-support-to-Ghana-1106266|access-date=2020-11-11|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 3 December, the World Bank in a report claimed the closure of schools in relation to the pandemic would push about 72 million children into 'learning poverty'.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-03|title=Coronavirus threatens to push 72m more children into learning poverty—WB|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-threatens-to-push-72m-more-children-into-learning-poverty-WB-1125506|access-date=2020-12-05|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 26 December, the World Bank claimed COVID-19 had pushed millions into poverty including Sub-Saharan African countries.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-26|title=Coronavirus pandemic to push over 115 million people into extreme poverty – World Bank|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-pandemic-to-push-over-115-million-people-into-extreme-poverty-World-Bank-1141490|access-date=2020-12-26|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 29 January, the World Bank prepared vaccine financing projects for some countries including Ghana.{{Cite web|title=World Bank prepares emergency vaccine financing for Ghana, 20 African countries|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/world-bank-prepares-emergency-vaccine-financing-for-ghana-20-african-countries/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=MyJoyOnline|date=29 January 2021 }}
• On 10 February, the World Bank claimed they were to secure funds for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine,{{Cite web|title=World Bank ready to fund vaccine procurement|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/world-bank-ready-to-fund-vaccine-procurement.html|access-date=2025-01-31|website=Graphic Online}} and it was estimated at $180 million.{{Cite web|title=Ghana needs $180m to procure COVID-19 vaccines|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-needs-180m-to-produce-covid-19-vaccines.html|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Graphic Online}}
• On 25 February, the World Bank in a report claimed the pandemic created new avenues for women.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-25|title=Impact of coronavirus reinforces gender inequality - World Bank|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Impact-of-coronavirus-reinforces-gender-inequality-World-Bank-1188853|access-date=2021-02-25|website=GhanaWeb}}
• On 18 March, the World Bank advised the government to adopt a multi-stakeholder approach to transform the economy of the country.{{Cite web|title=Government needs a multi-stakeholder approach to transform Economy-World Bank|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-needs-a-multi-stakeholder-approach-to-transform-economy-world-bank/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=MyJoyOnline|date=18 March 2021 }}
• On 1 April, the World Bank approved US$100 million to assist the Government of Ghana due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-01|title=World Bank approves US$100 million to strengthen Ghana's social safety program|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/World-Bank-approves-US-100-million-to-strengthen-Ghana-s-social-safety-program-1221382|access-date=2021-04-01|website=GhanaWeb}}

On 20 May 2020, it was confirmed 30 health workers tested positive for the virus in Ashanti region during their line of duty.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-20|title=30 health workers tested positive for Covid-19 in Ashanti Region - Director of Health|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/health/30-health-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-ashanti-region/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=MyJoyOnline}} It was confirmed by the regional director of health services. Affected persons were front-line workers managing the disease in the region.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-20|title=30 health workers infected with Coronavirus in Ashanti Region|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/30-health-workers-infected-with-coronavirus-in-ashanti-region/|access-date=2020-05-21|website=Citi Newsroom}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-20|title=30 Health Workers Test Positive For Covid-19 In Ashanti|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/30-health-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-ashanti/|access-date=2020-05-21|website=DailyGuide Network}} 173 new cases were confirmed making Ghana's case move to 6,269 according to Ghana Health Service. 125 more recoveries were made, raising the number of recovered persons to 1,898.{{Cite web|date=2020-05-20|title=Ghana's COVID-19 cases hit 6,269, recoveries now 1,898|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/05/ghanas-covid-19-cases-hit-6269-recoveries-now-1898/|access-date=2020-05-21|website=Citi Newsroom}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-21|title=Covid-19 Cases Increase To 6,269|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/covid-19-cases-increase-to-6269/|access-date=2020-05-21|website=DailyGuide Network}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-21|title=Ghana records 173 new cases to bring Covid-19 case count to 6,269 with 1,896 recoveries|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/ghana-records-173-new-cases-to-bring-covid-19-case-count-to-6269-with-1896-recoveries/|access-date=2020-05-21|website=MyJoyOnline|archive-date=10 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610215947/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/ghana-records-173-new-cases-to-bring-covid-19-case-count-to-6269-with-1896-recoveries/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Ghana's case count hits 6,269, recoveries now 1,898|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-s-case-count-hits-6-269-recoveries-now-1-898.html|access-date=2020-05-22|website=Graphic Online}}

On 18 June 2020, it was confirmed 97 health workers in the Ashanti region tested positive for the virus. It was made known by the regional director of health during a press briefing in Kumasi.{{Cite web|title=Ashanti Region: 97 health workers test positive for COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ashanti-region-97-health-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19.html|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Graphic Online}}

On 24 June 2020, the CEO of Korle-Bu tested positive for the virus. Three staff of his office also went for isolation.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-24|title=Korle Bu CEO tests positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/korle-bu-ceo-tests-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Citi Newsroom}} The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists confirmed the death of one of its members who died from the virus. He worked at the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-24|title=Medical Laboratory Scientist at Weija Hospital dies from COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/medical-laboratory-scientist-at-weija-hospital-dies-from-covid-19/|access-date=2020-06-24|website=Citi Newsroom}}

The Presidential Advisor on Health said health officials would not conduct mass testing exercise for coronavirus in Ghana because the approach is expensive and would not reduce the spread of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-27|title=Mass testing will not reduce spread of coronavirus – Nsiah Asare|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/06/mass-testing-will-not-reduce-spread-of-coronavirus-nsiah-asare/|access-date=2020-06-27|website=Citi Newsroom}}

NMIMR said it conducted a COVID-19 testing audit and hoped to clear backlog of 7,000 samples yet to be tested.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-03|title=COVID-19: Noguchi hoping to clear backlog of 7,000 tests after audit|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-noguchi-hoping-to-clear-backlog-of-7000-tests-after-audit/|access-date=2020-07-03|website=Citi Newsroom}}

The director general of the GHS said a team was to assess the circumstances for which front line health personnel were being affected with the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-07|title=Probe into COVID-19 infections among health workers ongoing – GHS boss|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/probe-into-covid-19-infections-among-health-workers-ongoing-ghs-boss/|access-date=2020-07-08|website=Citi Newsroom}}

The Health workers union claimed over 770 health workers contracted COVID-19 disease because of lack of PPEs.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=Over 770 health workers contract Covid-19 due to lack of PPEs - Health workers union|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/over-770-health-workers-contract-covid-19-due-to-lack-of-ppes-health-workers-union/|access-date=2020-07-09|website=MyJoyOnline}} WHO announced independent evaluation of the world's response to COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=WHO announces independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/who-announces-independent-evaluation-of-global-covid-19-response.html|access-date=2020-07-10|website=Graphic Online}}

NMIMR kept track of persons who were discharged under the new COVID-19 discharge protocols.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-09|title=COVID-19: Noguchi monitoring discharged patients for antibody study|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/covid-19-noguchi-monitoring-discharged-patients-for-antibody-study/|access-date=2020-07-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}

Private medical practitioners raised red flags over how the country is managing COVID-19 after its first outbreak.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-15|title=Private medical practitioners raise red flags over Ghana's COVID-19 management|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/07/private-medical-practitioners-raise-red-flags-over-ghanas-covid-19-management/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Citi Newsroom}}

About 2,065 health workers tested positive for COVID-19 in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-16|title=2,065 Health Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/2065-health-workers-test-positive-for-coronavirus/|access-date=2020-07-18|website=DailyGuide Network}}

24 health workers tested positive for COVID-19 in the Ahafo region. This was disclosed by the regional director at an interview.

One nursing training school in the Western region recorded COVID-19 cases.

Six staff of the Northern Regional Health Directorate contracted the virus. Also, 22 staff were infected by the virus. 32 health workers also contracted the virus at the TTH.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-17|title=Northern Regional Health Directorate Hit With 6 Covid-19 Cases|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/northern-regional-health-directorate-hit-with-6-covid-19-cases/|access-date=2020-07-18|website=DailyGuide Network}}

About 254 staff of KATH were reported to have tested positive of the virus since its outbreak in Ghana.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-22|title=254 Staff Of KATH Test Positive For Covid-19|url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/254-staff-of-kath-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-07-25|website=DailyGuide Network}}

Nine out of 95 nurses who went to Barbados for two years to work tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-02|title=Nine Ghanaian nurses in Barbados test positive for COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/08/nine-ghanaian-nurses-in-barbados-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2020-08-03|website=Citi Newsroom}}

231 Health workers in the Bono region recovered from COVID-19 after they tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|title=Bono Region: 231 Health workers with COVID-19 recover|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/health/bono-region-231-health-workers-with-covid-19-recover.html|access-date=2020-08-08|website=Graphic Online}}

NMIMR tested the efficacy of COVID-19 PCR Detection Kit that is claimed to be used for testing entrants when the airport reopens.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-22|title=Noguchi tests rapid PCR kit ahead of planned airport re-opening|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Noguchi-tests-rapid-PCR-kit-ahead-of-planned-airport-re-opening-1040158|access-date=2020-08-24|website=GhanaWeb}}

7 out of the 12 nurses who arrived from Barbados on 30 July after testing positive for the virus recovered.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-30|title=Seven out of 12 Ghanaian nurses in Barbados recover from coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Seven-out-of-12-Ghanaian-nurses-in-Barbados-recover-from-coronavirus-1046272|access-date=2020-08-30|website=GhanaWeb}}

A member of the COVID-19 burial team and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-22|title=Coronavirus burial team member tests positive, infects wife|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-burial-team-member-tests-positive-infects-wife-1066450|access-date=2020-09-24|website=GhanaWeb}}

3,580 health workers were claimed by the GHS to have contracted COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-04|title=3,580 health workers have contracted COVID so far – GHS|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/3580-health-workers-have-contracted-covid-so-far-ghs/|access-date=2021-01-04|website=Citi Newsroom}}

15 health workers tested positive for the virus,{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=15 staff of War Memorial Hospital test positive for coronavirus, 1 dead|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/15-staff-of-War-Memorial-Hospital-test-positive-for-coronavirus-1-dead-1157690|access-date=2021-01-18|website=GhanaWeb}} and a nurse in the Upper East region died of the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-16|title=Coronavirus: Nurse dies in Bolgatanga|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Nurse-dies-in-Bolgatanga-1156400|access-date=2021-01-17|website=GhanaWeb}} A nurse also recovered from the virus and donated some items to newborns.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-16|title=Nurse welcomes new babies in Bolgatanga with gifts|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Nurse-welcomes-new-babies-in-Bolgatanga-with-gifts-1156403|access-date=2021-01-17|website=GhanaWeb}}

About 840 nurses were claimed to have contracted COVID-19 in the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=840 nurses get coronavirus, 4 dead|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/840-nurses-get-coronavirus-4-dead-1159145|access-date=2021-01-20|website=GhanaWeb}} The Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in Ghana claimed four of its members died from COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Four of our members have died from COVID-19 in 2021 – Nurses and Midwives Association|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/four-of-our-members-have-died-from-covid-19-in-2021-nurses-and-midwives-association/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Citi Newsroom}} They appealed for the testing of their staff for the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=Coronavirus: GRNMA wants all staff tested, income tax waiver reinstated|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-GRNMA-wants-all-staff-tested-income-tax-waiver-reinstated-1159802|access-date=2021-01-21|website=GhanaWeb}}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=GRNMA calls for strict COVID-19 prevention protocols at health facilities|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/grnma-calls-for-strict-covid-19-prevention-protocols-at-health-facilities/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=Citi Newsroom}} They also disclosed majority of health centres do not observe the protocols.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Coronavirus: Medical facilities disregarding safety protocols – GRNMA|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Medical-facilities-disregarding-safety-protocols-GRNMA-1159978|access-date=2021-01-21|website=GhanaWeb}} 789 health workers were claimed to have tested positive for the virus in two months.{{Cite web|title=789 nurses and midwives test positive for Covid-19 in 2021 - General Secretary, GRNMA|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/789-nurses-and-midwives-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-2021-general-secretary-grnma/|access-date=2021-02-15|website=MyJoyOnline|date=15 February 2021 }}

Dr Okoe-Boye claimed health workers would be among the initial group to take the COVID-19 vaccine.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-23|title=Health workers to be among the first to receive Coronavirus Vaccine – Dr. Okoe-Boye|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Health-workers-to-be-among-the-first-to-receive-Coronavirus-Vaccine-Dr-Okoe-Boye-1162246|access-date=2021-01-25|website=GhanaWeb}}

Six mortuary workers were claimed to have died from the virus between December 2020 and January 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=6 mortuary workers die of coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/6-mortuary-workers-die-of-coronavirus-1163089|access-date=2021-01-25|website=GhanaWeb}}

The Registered Nurses and Midwives Association in Ghana revealed 20 of its staff tested positive for the virus in Ashanti region.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-28|title=A/R: Nurses and Midwives Association alarmed as 20 members contract COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/a-r-nurses-and-midwives-association-alarmed-as-20-members-contract-covid-19/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=Citi Newsroom}} About 36 nurses at KATH tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-01|title=KATH: 36 nurses test positive for Coronavirus in less than 30 days|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/KATH-36-nurses-test-positive-for-Coronavirus-in-less-than-30-days-1169101|access-date=2021-02-01|website=GhanaWeb}} The association also claimed 50 staff contracted COVID-19 in the Volta region.{{Cite web|title=GRNMA records 50 Covid-19 cases with 1 death|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/grnma-records-50-covid-19-cases-with-1-death/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MyJoyOnline|date=26 February 2021 }}

About 214 health workers were claimed to have tested positive for the virus in the Northern region.{{Cite web|title=Northern Region records 214 Covid-19 positive cases among health workers|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/northern-region-records-214-covid-19-positive-cases-among-health-workers/|access-date=2021-01-31|website=MyJoyOnline|date=31 January 2021 }} About 327 health workers tested positive for the virus in Bono East region.{{Cite web|title=327 Bono East health workers contract COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/327-bono-east-health-workers-contract-covid-19.html|access-date=2025-01-31|website=Graphic Online}} About 60 health workers contracted COVID-19 in Savelugu Hospital,{{Cite web|title=60 health workers at Savelugu Hospital test positive for Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/60-health-workers-at-savelugu-hospital-test-positive-for-covid-19/|access-date=2021-02-21|website=MyJoyOnline|date=21 February 2021 }} the facility was closed.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=Savelugu Hospital closed down over mass COVID-19 cases amongst staff|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/02/savelugu-hospital-closed-down-over-mass-covid-19-cases-amongst-staff/|access-date=2021-02-22|website=Citi Newsroom}} Two health workers died of the virus in Upper East region.{{Cite web|title=UER loses two health workers to Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/uer-loses-two-health-workers-to-covid-19/|access-date=2021-03-06|website=MyJoyOnline|date=6 March 2021 }}

According to the GMA, more than 450 dentists and doctors contracted the virus and 7 passed.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19 hits 450 doctors, kills 7|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-hits-450-doctors-kills-7.html|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Graphic Online}}

10 doctors at UGMC tested positive for the virus.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 Vaccine is our salvation - Darius Osei|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-vaccine-is-our-salvation-darius-osei/|access-date=2021-03-06|website=MyJoyOnline|date=5 March 2021 }}

710 health workers tested positive for the virus in Greater Accra region with four deaths.{{Cite web|title=706 Gt. Accra health workers survive COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/706-gt-accra-health-workers-survive-covid-19.html|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Graphic Online}}

The following notable people died of COVID-19:{{Citation|title=Citi TV documentary on the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic| date=14 July 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLh_xSjge7U|access-date=2021-05-23}}

• Jacob Plange-Rhule{{Cite web|last=Yeboah|first=Isaac|date=10 April 2020|title=Prof. Jacob Plange-Rhule is dead|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/prof-plange-rhule-rector-college-of-physicians-and-surgeons-is-dead.html|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Graphic Online}}
• Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie{{Cite web|last=Frimpong|first=Enoch Darfah|date=2 July 2020|title=Forestry Commission boss Sir John is dead|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/forestry-commission-boss-sir-john-is-dead.html|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Graphic Online}}
• Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam, Municipal Chief Executive of Sekondi/Takoradi MA{{Cite web|date=2021-03-14|title=Coronavirus a year on: Prominent people who have died from the pandemic in Ghana|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-a-year-on-Prominent-people-who-have-died-from-the-pandemic-in-Ghana-1204228|access-date=2021-03-14|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Joshua Kyeremeh{{Cite web|date=18 January 2021|title=National Security boss Joshua Kyeremeh passes on|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/national-security-boss-joshua-kyeremeh-passes-on.html|access-date=19 January 2021|website=Graphic Online}}
• Alhaji Mustapha Oti Boateng, the CEO OF Chocho Industries.{{Cite web|title=Chocho Industries CEO Alhaji Mustapha Oti Boateng is dead|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/chocho-industries-ceo-alhaji-mustapha-oti-boateng-is-dead.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Graphic Online|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119145858/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/chocho-industries-ceo-alhaji-mustapha-oti-boateng-is-dead.html |archive-date=19 January 2021 }}{{Cite web|title=Alhaji Chocho reported dead|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1055858/alhaji-chocho-reported-dead.html|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Modern Ghana}}
• Nanabanyin Pratt, the brother of Kwesi Pratt.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-18|title=Coronavirus kills Kwesi Pratt's brother|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-kills-Kwesi-Pratt-s-brother-1157351|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Leonard Gikunu, the Head of Corporate Finance at Fidelity Bank.{{Cite web|title=Head of Corporate Finance at Fidelity Bank reportedly dies of Covid-19|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/head-of-corporate-finance-at-fidelity-bank-reportedly-dies-of-covid-19/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=MyJoyOnline|date=18 January 2021 }}{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Another big man succumbs to coronavirus as Ghana mourns|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Another-big-man-succumbs-to-coronavirus-as-Ghana-mourns-1157909|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Frances Awua-Kyeremanten, Senior Female Staff of Ashesi University.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=Coronavirus: Ashesi University, GIS lose staff|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-Ashesi-University-GIS-lose-staff-1158020|access-date=2021-01-19|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Philip Odei Asare, MD of Best Point Savings and Loans.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-20|title=MD of Despite's Best Point Savings & Loans dies from coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/MD-of-Despite-s-Best-Point-Savings-Loans-dies-from-coronavirus-1159574|access-date=2021-01-21|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Amoako Tuffour, politician.{{Cite web|title=Presidential advisor, Amoako Tuffour dies|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/presidential-advisor-amoako-tuffour-dies/|access-date=2021-01-21|website=MyJoyOnline|date=21 January 2021 }}
• Georgette Ami Dede Djaba, politician.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-21|title=Georgette Djaba is dead|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Georgette-Djaba-is-dead-1160830|access-date=2021-01-21|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Samuel Mensah, a rapper and CEO of Uncle John's Bakery.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-28|title=Rapper and CEO of Uncle John's Bakery, Xploder, dies of COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/rapper-and-ceo-of-uncle-johns-bakery-xploder-dies-of-covid-19/|access-date=2021-01-28|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• Kwasi Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie, CEO of Radio Gold.{{Cite web|title=CEO of Radio Gold, Baffoe-Bonnie has died|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/ceo-of-radio-gold-baffoe-bonnie-has-died/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=MyJoyOnline|date=February 2021 }}
• Samuel Akpatsu, Senior Broker Officer of KEK Reinsurance Brokers Limited.{{Cite web|title=Senior broking officer reportedly dies of Covid-19 after failing to secure a bed at health facility|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/senior-broking-officer-reportedly-dies-of-covid-19-after-failing-to-secure-a-bed-at-health-facility/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=MyJoyOnline|date=2 February 2021 }}
• Bhagwan Ramchand Khubchandani, Owner of Melcom Group Of Companies.{{Cite web|last=Sarfo|first=Kwame Jr.|title=Owner of Melcom Group Of Companies dies of Coronavirus|website=TheUrbanAfrica|url=https://www.theurbanafrica.com/owner-of-melcom-group-of-companies-dies-of-coronavirus/|access-date=2021-02-03|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126200109/https://www.theurbanafrica.com/owner-of-melcom-group-of-companies-dies-of-coronavirus/|url-status=dead}}
• Naa Adoley Ankrah, Head of HR at Prudential Bank.
• Professor George Asumeng Koffuor, a Pharmacologist.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=Prof. George Asumeng Koffuor: Top pharmacologist succumbs to Coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Prof-George-Asumeng-Koffuor-Top-pharmacologist-succumbs-to-Coronavirus-1173346|access-date=2021-02-06|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Josephine Baiden Agyarko, widow of Emmanuel Agyarko{{Cite web|date=2021-02-06|title=Widow of former Ayawaso West Wuogon MP dies from Coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Widow-of-former-Ayawaso-West-Wuogon-MP-dies-from-Coronavirus-1173331|access-date=2021-02-06|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Fred Afortey Armah, Police Inspector at Bono Regional Crime Investigative Department.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19 kills police officer in Bono Region|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-kills-police-officer-in-bono-region/|access-date=2021-02-14|website=MyJoyOnline|date=14 February 2021 }}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-10|title=Police officer died of coronavirus – Regional Command|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Police-officer-died-of-coronavirus-Regional-Command-1176892|access-date=2021-02-11|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Michael Vierra, Chief Superintendent of GPS.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-21|title=Coronavirus kills Senior Police officer|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Coronavirus-kills-Senior-Police-officer-1185292|access-date=2021-02-21|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Joshua Mahamadu Hamidu, former chief of Defence Staff
• Peter Matlare, deputy chief executive officer of Absa Group Limited and chief executive responsible for Absa regional operations,{{Cite web|date=2021-03-08|title=Absa Deputy CEO, Peter Matlare dies after battling COVID-19|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/absa-deputy-ceo-peter-matlare-dies-after-battling-covid-19/|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Citi Newsroom}}

In June 2020, Ghana was ranked as the country with the fourth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in Africa with 12,929 cases.{{Cite web|title=COVID-19: Ghana has fourth-highest confirmed cases in Africa|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-ghana-has-fourth-highest-confirmed-cases-in-africa.html|access-date=2020-06-19|website=Graphic Online}}

Ghana was ranked as the 'best' responsive country in Africa on COVID-19 prevention measures and other factors in a report by Yicai Media Group.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-13|title=Ghana tops Africa and 3rd in the world on coronavirus response - Pius Hadzide|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-tops-Africa-and-3rd-in-the-world-on-coronavirus-response-Pius-Hadzide-1083292|access-date=2020-10-15|website=GhanaWeb}}

In October 2020, in a survey, about 3% of Ghanaian participants were scared their companies would not survive the COVID-19 crisis.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-22|title=6 percent of African Business Professionals expect their companies not to survive the coronavirus crisis|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/6-percent-of-African-Business-Professionals-expect-their-companies-not-to-survive-the-coronavirus-crisis-1090606|access-date=2020-10-22|website=GhanaWeb}}

In October 2020, the Finance Minister claimed Ghana was among the 'best' 3 countries{{Cite web|title=Let us not let our guard down — GMA|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/let-us-not-let-our-guard-down-gma.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Graphic Online}} in the world to have managed the crisis during the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=COVID-19 management: Ghana named in world's top three countries – Ofori-Atta|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2020/10/covid-19-management-ghana-adjudged-one-of-best-three-in-the-world-ofori-atta/|access-date=2020-10-28|website=Citi Newsroom}}

In January 2021, Ghana was ranked as the 41st 'best' in the world in COVID-19 response by an Australian think tank.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-30|title=Ghana ranks 41 out of 98 countries in effective response to COVID-19 – Study|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/01/ghana-ranks-41-out-of-98-countries-in-effective-response-to-covid-19-study/|access-date=2021-01-30|website=Citi Newsroom}}

Ghana and South Korea were claimed to be the countries that got it 'right' concerning the ways of handling the virus.{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus one year on: Ghana, South Korea named as two countries that got it right globally with 3 others getting it wrong|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/coronavirus-one-year-on-ghana-south-korea-named-as-two-countries-that-got-it-right-globally-with-3-others-getting-it-wrong.html|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Graphic Online}}{{Cite web|title=Coronavirus one year on: two countries that got it right, and three that got it wrong|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/coronavirus-one-year-on-two-countries-that-got-it-right-and-three-that-got-it-wrong/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=MyJoyOnline|date=11 March 2021 }}

More than 23 travel and tour agencies closed down in Kumasi due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-05|title=More than 23 travel agencies shutdown in Kumasi over coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/More-than-23-travel-agencies-shutdown-in-Kumasi-over-coronavirus-1224556|access-date=2021-04-07|website=GhanaWeb}}

• Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC), revealed an estimated 100,000 job losses in the formal sector and 400,000 in the informal sector after a market research. All these jobs were lost in less than 6 months after the first COVID-19 case in March, 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-23|title=COVID-19 has rendered 500,000 people jobless in Ghana – TUC|url=https://www.theghanareport.com/covid-19-has-rendered-500000-people-jobless-in-ghana-tuc/|access-date=2020-07-23|website=The Ghana Report}}
• The Minister of Employment and Labor Relations claimed the jobs of about 11.2 million people in Ghana were affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-16|title=Coronavirus: 11.2 million Ghanaian jobs affected due to pandemic - Baffour-Awuah|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Coronavirus-11-2-million-Ghanaian-jobs-affected-due-to-pandemic-Baffour-Awuah-1061323|access-date=2020-09-17|website=GhanaWeb}}
• According to reports from GSS, about 48,998 businesses in Ghana closed down during the 3-month lock down due to COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-18|title=Over 48,998 manufacturing firms closed down during lockdown – GSS|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Over-48-998-manufacturing-firms-closed-down-during-lockdown-GSS-1063192|access-date=2020-09-20|website=GhanaWeb}} According to a survey from GSS in partnership with World Bank and UNDP, about 42,000 employees were laid off and 770,000 workers' had reduction in their wages during the partial lock down.{{Cite web|title=Covid-19: 42,000 employees in Ghana laid off during partial lockdown|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/covid-19-42000-employees-in-ghana-laid-off-during-partial-lockdown/|access-date=2021-02-20|website=MyJoyOnline|date=19 February 2021 }}
• About 500 workers lost their jobs due to the cancellation of oil and gas contracts caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=500 Workers to lose jobs after cancellation of oil, gas contracts|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/cancellation-of-oil-gas-contracts-500-workers-to-lose-jobs.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Graphic Online}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-11|title=Oil contracts cancelled over Coronavirus|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Oil-contracts-cancelled-over-Coronavirus-1082143|access-date=2020-10-12|website=GhanaWeb}}
• According to the Chief Labor Officer at the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations, more than 7,000 workers lost their jobs from April to June in the public sector.{{Cite news|date=2020-10-14|title=Over 7,000 public sector workers rendered unemployed by coronavirus – Chief Labour Officer|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Over-7-000-public-sector-workers-rendered-unemployed-by-coronavirus-Chief-Labour-Officer-1084459|access-date=2020-10-14|website=GhanaWeb}}
• According to the CEO of Ghana Employers Association, businesses would boost employment in Ghana if the virus stood under control.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-10|title=Businesses will soon scale up employment – Ghana Employers Assoc. CEO|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Businesses-will-soon-scale-up-employment-Ghana-Employers-Assoc-CEO-1105642|access-date=2020-11-12|website=GhanaWeb}}
• Some businesses in the hospitality industry were concerned about the new COVID-19 infections because it might bring job losses.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-21|title=New COVID-19 infections may lead to job losses - Hoteliers|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/New-COVID-19-infections-may-lead-to-job-losses-Hoteliers-1138481|access-date=2020-12-22|website=GhanaWeb}}
• A Project Coordinator under ILO warned against the decrease of employees due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Desist from mass layoffs – Labour expert to firms|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/desist-from-mass-layoffs-labour-expert-to-firms/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=MyJoyOnline|date=8 February 2021 }}
• There was no loss of jobs among public sector workers amid the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Government sustained public sector jobs despite COVID-19 challenges – Nana Addo|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/government-sustained-public-sector-jobs-despite-covid-19-challenges-nana-addo/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• According to a report, lock down in the country affected workers hard.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Ghana's lockdown hit vulnerable workers hard: what needs to happen next time|url=https://citinewsroom.com/2021/03/ghanas-lockdown-hit-vulnerable-workers-hard-what-needs-to-happen-next-time/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Citi Newsroom}}
• More than 300 employees of Aviation Handling Service Ghana were sent home due to the impact of the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Over 300 workers of Aviation Handling Services sent home|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/over-300-workers-of-aviation-handling-services-sent-home/|access-date=2021-04-10|website=MyJoyOnline|date=9 April 2021 }}
• According to a survey, about 50% of Ghanaians lost their source of income due to the pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Nearly 50% Ghanaians lose livelihood to COVID-19|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/nearly-50-ghanaians-lose-livelihood-to-covid-19.html|access-date=2021-04-22|website=Graphic Online}}

• COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
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• COVID-19 vaccination in Ghana

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• [https://twitter.com/DSD_GHS Ghana Health Service Twitter handle]
• [https://gh.usembassy.gov/ghana-covid-19-information/ U.S. Embassy Ghana COVID-19 Information ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119100407/https://gh.usembassy.gov/ghana-covid-19-information/ |date=19 November 2020 }}
• [https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/downloads/covid_19_self_quarantine.pdf Ghana Self-Quarantine Guidelines] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010184127/https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/downloads/covid_19_self_quarantine.pdf |date=10 October 2020 }}
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• [http://covid-19-africa.sen.ovh/ COVID-19 Africa Open Data Project Dashboard]
• [https://data.wahooas.org//outbreaks/#/ West African Health Organization COVID-19 Dashboard]
• [https://covid19.who.int/ WHO COVID-19 Dashboard]

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COVID-19 pandemic

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