The ban on social gatherings due to the resurgence of COVID-19 at the University of Ghana (UG), Legon has has ooficially been lifed.

This was announced in a letter issued by the Office of Student Affairs and signed in consultation with the University Health Services and University Management on Monday, July 14.

Students were made aware that the ban has been lifted with immediate effect.

“The restriction on social gatherings on the University of Ghana campus due to the resurgence of COVID-19 has been lifted with immediate effect,” the statement read.

The directive permits student bodies and campus-based organizations to resume their activities.

Groups such as the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Junior Common Rooms (JCRs), religious groups, as well as departmental and school associations, were specifically mentioned to comfortably go ahead with their weekly celebrations as well as other events.

“GRASAG, SRC, JCR, religious groups, departmental and school associations are now permitted to organise their week celebrations,” the notice stated.

Meanwhile, authorities have emphasized that students and event organisers are expected to comply with COVID-19 safety measures to prevent any new wave of infections.

“Note that all COVID-19 protocols should be adhered to. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated,” the statement added.

Read the letter below:

In a recent report last month, the UG said it had taken drastic measures to quell the spread of COVID-19 cases that had resurged within its vicinity.

As such, all student bodies, including the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), Students’ Representative Council (SRC), Junior Common Rooms (JCRs), and departmental and school associations, were directed to halt all week celebrations.

In a statement dated June 23, the Health Services Directorate of UG confirmed a few suspected COVID-19 cases in the immediate vicinity.

In light of this, the Health Services Directorate reactivated its COVID-19 Response Protocols, including screening and triage measures at health facilities.

Subsequently, all staff, students, and visitors were strongly advised to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection and community spread.