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March 11, 2020
Ghanianpublic officials and Gabonese Members of Parliament MPs have been temporarilybanned from travelling out of their countries in measures to prevent coronavirus.
Ghana’sPresident, Nana Akufo-Addo temporarily suspended foreign travel through aletter issued by his Chief of Staff Akusua Frema Osei-Opare.
Theletter stated that only essential and critical trips by public officials willbe considered and approved.
InGabon, the Speaker of the National Assembly Faustin Boukoubi has suspended allforeign trips by MPs.
Ina memo sent to legislators the speaker said all travel on behalf of theassembly had been suspended until further notice.
Thereare no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana or Gabon. Both countries havebeen running public announcements urging citizens to wash their handsfrequently and avoid handshakes and hugs in the wake of coronavirus.