Ghanaian President, NANA AKUFO-ADDO has said the country plans to resume international flights by 1 September after a dip in active Covid-19 cases.

In a televised address, the President said resumption of international flights will depend on the country’s capacity to test all passengers arriving at its main airport for coronavirus.

The director general of Ghana Health Service has said the authorities are considering adopting a rapid testing system at the airport as simulation exercises will be carried out this week.

President AKUFO-ADDO also announced that tertiary institutions will reopen from next week.