Ghana is barricading itself after China's zero-COVID policy ended. Accra announced restrictions on Tuesday as part of its efforts to combat the spread of the virus.
These provisions apply to travellers from China and will take effect on Friday.
Before boarding a flight to Ghana from the land of the Great Wall, passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken less than 48 hours prior.
But that's not all; they will also have to undergo a mandatory COVID test upon arrival. This measure also applies to unvaccinated travelers from other countries.
People who are fully vaccinated, with the exception of those arriving from China, are exempt from this requirement. The same applies to those under 18 years of age.
Airlines will be fined $3,500 if they fail to comply with these requirements.
Morocco has outright banned entry to its territory for all travelers from China, "regardless of their nationality".
Beijing on Tuesday condemned the imposition of Covid tests by a dozen countries on travelers from China, warning that it could take "countermeasures" in retaliation.
