Some, which held services in big auditorium, also mounted canopies outside to create more space for physical distancing.

The Ghana Health Service, ahead of the Christmas festivities, cautioned that events involving large crowds be held in open spaces to help curb the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Although there were no handwashing facilities at most of the church premises, Ashantibiz News observed that there where personnel at the entrance of some churches offering sanitizers to members to sanitize their hands before entry.

Ghana, in the last three weeks, has recorded a surge in COVID-19 infections, following the detection of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Data on the Ghana Health Service (GHS) COVID-19 update page shows that the number of COVID-19 active cases in the country stood at 10,218 as of December 27.

So far, 1,295 deaths have been recorded with 23 in severe condition.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.

However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.

Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell and sore throat.