COVID-19

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 23 MAY 2020

Brief Report on first COVID-19 Case in Savannah Region

To ascertain the status of COVID-19 in Savannah Region, the Regional Health Directorate embarked on enhanced surveillance by collecting samples from high risk groups. These include market women, drivers, banks and microfinance operators, canoe operators, fuel station operators among others. These are persons believed to have come into contact with multiple individuals as a result of the type of work they do.

On 15th May, 2020, sputum sample was taken from the case by the health authorities of East Gonja Municipality as part of the enhanced covid-19 sample collection in the Municipality. He was an asymptomatic 31-year-old young man, works in Salaga, the Municipal capital but spends his weekends in the Tamale Metropolis. The source of the infection is probably linked to the cases recorded in the Tamale Metropolis.

Health authorities of the East Gonja Municipal have started contact listing and taken sputum samples from 12 contacts so far identified for laboratory investigation. The case is currently in self-isolation in Tamale.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 22 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 21 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 20 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 19 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 18 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 17 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 15 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 14 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 13 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 11 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 10 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 8 MAY 2020

The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Ghana since the 12th of March 2020 is 4,263. There have been 378 recoveries and 22 deaths. Between the 7th and 8th May, a total of 251 new cases have been reported with the majority of them from the Greater Accra Region (205 cases representing 82%).

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 7 MAY 2020

Ghana’s total count of confirmed COVID-19 cases from the 12th of March to 7th May 2020 stands at 4,012. A total of 18 deaths have been recorded for the same period. In addition, there have been a total of 323 recoveries. Ghana’s cases under care (active cases) as of 7th May 2020 thus stands at 3,671.

Between the last update on 4th May 2020 and the current update, a total of 921 additional cases have been recorded. Over 50% of these cases were as a result of an outbreak in an industrial facility with 1,300 workers of which 533 have been confirmed positive. Over the same period, 20 more recoveries have been reported.

Bono Region has recorded a case and thus 13 out of 16 regions have reported cases. Currently, the only regions with no confirmed cases of COVID-19 are the Savannah, Bono East and Ahafo regions.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 4 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 2 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 1 MAY 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 28 APRIL 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 27 APRIL 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Always wear a mask particularly if you have to leave home
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 25 APRIL 2020

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

**Stay at home; Observe social distancing; Avoid handshaking
**Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
**Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
**Wear a mask anytime you go out or when you are with other persons.
**Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
**Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
**Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
**Stay home if you are sick. Call your doctor if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing call any of the following toll-free numbers: 112, 0509497700 & 0558439868

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 22 APRIL 2020

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 19 APRIL 2020

The Ghana Health Service is continuing with the supervision of the completion of a backlog of laboratory samples which have been picked for testing for COVID-19.

Total samples tested so far now stands at 68,591 with 1.52 % testing positive. The results of these backlog of samples when released does not mean the number of new cases recorded on the day of the report. Regions that have reported cases remain the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Upper East, Upper West, Central, Western and North East regions.

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA - 19 APRIL 2020

The Ghana Health Service is continuing with the supervision of the completion of a backlog of laboratory samples which have been picked for testing for COVID-19.

Total samples tested so far now stands at 68,591 with 1.52 % testing positive. The results of these backlog of samples when released does not mean the number of new cases recorded on the day of the report. Regions that have reported cases remain the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Upper East, Upper West, Central, Western and North East regions.

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA - 18 APRIL 2020

The Ghana Health Service is supervising the completion of a backlog of laboratory samples which have been picked for testing as part of the COVID-19 testing exercise. This is after some 57,000 samples have already been successfully tested as at April 15th 2020. In the first batch of this backlog, an additional 198 have been found to be positive. This will bring Ghana’s total case count to 834 at the moment. The general public is however advised that this does not represent new infections that are occurring. It represents results from tests of a backlog of samples.

The laboratories have been working day and night to test this large number of samples. Hopefully in the next few days all the testing would be completed.

Total samples tested so far now stands at 60, 916 with 1.37 % testing positive. The results of these backlog of samples when released does not mean the number of new cases recorded on the day of the report. Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Upper East, Upper West, Central, Western and North East.

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 15 APRIL 2020, 22:55 HRS

Two weeks since the institution of enhanced surveillance, restriction of movement and continuous public education to prevent the spread of cases of COVID-19, several cases have been recorded

As of 14th April 2020, at 23:00HRS, a total of 50,719 persons have been tested with 641 being positive for COVID-19. The breakdown of the 641 positive cases are as follows: seventeen (17) have been treated, reverted to negative on repeat tests and discharged. Furthermore, 66 have tested negative once and awaiting second test. This brings together a total of 83 cases that have been recovered / discharged. 548 cases have been categorised as mild disease and are on treatment, two (2) are categorized as moderate to severe cases, none in critical state currently and eight (8) have died.

The five (5) new cases were recorded in the following locations; one from Adenta Municipality and two (2) each from Ayawaso East and Ayawaso Central Municipalities. With the exception of one of the cases from Ayawaso East, all the new cases are asymptomatic. Contacts of the new cases are being listed for follow up.

Of the 641 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 268 were reported from two from the routine surveillance, 258 from enhanced surveillance activities and 115 from travellers who were previously under mandatory quarantine in Accra and Tamale.

Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern, Western, Volta, Northern, North East, Upper East, and Upper West regions.

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SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 11 APRIL 2020, 23:59 HRS

Over the past thirteen (13) days (since the introduction of the enhanced surveillance), a number of measures have been introduced to control and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana. Among these include restrictive movement in the hotspots of the outbreak, intensive contact tracing and laboratory testing, social distancing, and intensive public education. These measures have resulted in a sudden increase in case detection, with high number of cases being reported.

As of 11 April 2020, 23:00 Hrs, a total of 37,954 persons have been tested with 566 being positive for COVID-19. The breakdown of the 566 positive cases are as follows: four (4) have been treated, discharged and tested negative, 552 cases have been categorised as mild disease on treatment, two (2) moderate to severe cases, none currently on ventilators and eight (8) have died.

Of the 566 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 292 were reported from the routine surveillance, 159 from enhanced surveillance activities and 115 from travellers under mandatory quarantine in both Accra and Tamale.

Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern, Western, Volta, Northern, North East, Upper East, and Upper West.

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 10 APRIL 2020, 23:00 HRS

Over the past twelve (12) days (since the introduction of the enhanced surveillance), a number of measures have been introduced to control and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana. Among these include restrictive movement in the hotspots of the outbreak, intensive contact tracing and laboratory testing, social distancing, and intensive public education. These measures have resulted in a sudden increase in case detection, with high number of cases being reported.

As of 10 April 2020, 23:00 HRS, a total of 27,346 persons have been tested with 408 being positive for COVID-19. The breakdown of the 408 positive cases are as follows: four (4) have been treated, discharged and have tested negative, 394 cases have been categorised as mild disease on treatment, two (2) moderate to severe cases, none currently on ventilators and eight (8) have died.

Of the 408 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 205 were reported from the routine surveillance, 88 from enhanced surveillance activities and 115 from travellers under mandatory quarantine in both Accra and Tamale.

Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East and Upper West regions.

SITUATION UPDATE, COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN GHANA AS AT 09 APRIL 2020, 22:00 HRS

Over the past eleven (11) days, a number of measures have been introduced to control and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana. Among these include restrictive movement in the hotspots of the outbreak, enhanced surveillance including intensive contact tracing and laboratory testing. These measures have resulted in a sudden increase in case detection, with high number of cases being reported.

As of 09 April 2020, 22:00 HRS, a total of 37,405 samples (from routine and enhanced surveillance) have been collected. Out of these, 14,611 have been tested with 378 being positive for COVID-19. The breakdown of the 378 positive cases are as follows: four (4) have been treated, discharged and have tested negative, 366 cases have been categorised as mild to moderate disease on treatment, two (2) cases are currently on ventilators and six (6) have died.

Of the 378 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 192 were reported from the routine surveillance, 71 from enhanced surveillance activities and 115 from travellers under mandatory quarantine in both Accra and Tamale.

Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern, Northern, North East, Upper East and Upper West regions.

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 07 APRIL 2020, 14:40 HRS

Enhanced contact tracing and testing is ongoing in Ghana and has resulted in increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

As at 7th April 2020, 23:30 hr, a total of 313 cases of COVID-19 with six (6) deaths have been recorded. The regional distribution of the cases are as follows: Greater Accra Region has most cases (274) followed by the Ashanti Region (25), Northern Region (10), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1), Upper East Region (1) and Central Region (1).

A total of 161 cases were reported from the routine surveillance, 37 from enhanced surveillance activities and those from travellers under mandatory quarantine in both Accra and Tamale are 115.

The period for mandatory quarantine for travellers who arrived 21-22 March 2020 has ended. In all, a total 1,030 travellers were quarantined during the period. Out of these, 79 (7.7%) were positive during the initial testing whilst 951 were negative. Twenty-six (26) among those that were initially negative were found to have converted to be positive at the exit screening, bringing to a total of 105 which constitutes 10.2% among the travellers that were quarantined.

With regards to enhanced contact tracing and testing, as at 7th April 2020, a total of 11,016 samples from contacts have been processed and 37 (0.34%) have been confirmed positive for COVID-19.

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 06 APRIL 2020, 23:30HRS

Following measures for enhanced contact tracing and testing, Ghana has detected an increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

As at 6th April 2020, 23:30 hr, a total of 287 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths have been recorded. The regional distribution of the cases are as follows: Greater Accra Region has most cases (256) followed by the Ashanti Region (18), Northern Region (10), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1) and Upper East Region (1).

A total of 172 cases were reported from the routine and enhanced surveillance activities and those from travellers under mandatory quarantine in both Accra and Tamale are 115.

The period for mandatory quarantine for travellers who arrived 21-22 March 2020 has ended. In all, a total 1,030 travellers were quarantined during the period. Out of these, 79 (7.7%) were positive during the initial testing whilst 951 were negative. Twenty-six (26) among those that were initially negative were found to have converted to be positive at the exit screening, bringing to a total of 105 which constitutes 10.2% among the travellers that were quarantined.

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 05 APRIL 2020, 22:00HRS

No new confirmed case has been recorded after the previous update.

As at 4th April 2020, 22:00 hr, a total of 214 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths have been recorded. The regions that have reported cases are as follows: Greater Accra Region has most cases (189) followed by the Ashanti Region (12), Northern Region (10), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1) and Upper East Region (1).

Most of the cases are reported from routine / enhanced surveillance activities. Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine are 90.

The period for mandatory quarantine for travellers who arrived 21-22 March 2020 end by the close of today. In all, a total 1,030 travellers were quarantined during the period. Out of these, 79 (7.7%) were positive during the initial testing whilst 951 were negative. Twenty-five (25) among those that were initially negative were found to have converted to be positive at the exit screening conducted on the 12th-13th day of follow up; bringing to a total of 104 which constitutes 10.1% among the travellers that were quarantined. All the Positive cases were triaged in Ga East Hospital and were segregated for treatment at isolation either in a health facility or at home.

All those that tested negative for the second time have been processed and discharged for their individual homes.

All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 04 APRIL 2020

Ghana has confirmed nine (9) additional COVID-19 cases; six (6) from Greater Accra and three (3) from Ashanti region.

Among the cases from Greater Accra, one is a 37-year-old woman with no history of travel nor contact with a confirmed case. One is a repeat test of a traveller under quarantine who was initially negative but converted to positive on repeat test. Four ae contacts of confirmed cases with no symptoms and were detected during the enhanced contact tracing and testing.

Of the three (3) cases from Ashanti region, two (2) are Ghanaians who travelled to Ghana from France within the past 14 days and the third one is a Ghanaian who has no history of travel out of the country nor contact with a any confirmed case.

As at 4 th April 2020, Ghana has recorded a total of 214 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths. Currently, the number of regions reporting cases are as follows: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West Eastern and Upper East Region. The Greater Accra Region has most cases (189) followed by the Ashanti Region (12), Northern Region (10), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1) and Upper East Region (1).

Most of the cases are reported from routine / enhanced surveillance activities. Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine are 90.

All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 03 APRIL 2020, 17:30HRS

Since the last update, Ghana has confirmed one (1) additional COVID-19 case from Upper East Region. This particular case has no travel history or contact with any confirmed case in Ghana.

As at 3rd April 2020, Ghana has recorded a total of 205 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths. Currently, the number of regions reporting cases are as follows: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West Eastern and Upper East Region. The Greater Accra Region has most cases (183) followed by the Northern Region (10), Ashanti Region (9), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1) and Upper East Region (1).

Most of the cases are reported from routine / enhanced surveillance activities. Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine remain 89.

All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 02 APRIL 2020, 14:00HRS

Since the last situational update, Ghana has confirmed nine additional COVID-19 cases, all from Greater Accra region. Four (4) of them have no history of travel nor contact with any confirmed case. Other four (4) have no travel history but are contacts of confirmed cases in Ghana; and one travelled to Ghana from Benin within the past 14 days.

As at 2 nd April 2020, Ghana has recorded 204 cases COVID-19 with five (5) deaths. The number of regions reporting cases remain five (5) (Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West and Eastern). The Greater Accra Region has most of the cases (183) followed by the Northern Region (10), Ashanti Region (9), Upper West Region (1) and Eastern Region (1).

Most of the cases are reported from routine / enhanced surveillance activities. Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine remain 89.

All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

SITUATION UPDATE - CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 01 APRIL 2020, 11:00HRS

As of the 1st April 2020, Ghana has recorded 195 cases COVID-19 with five (5) deaths. The number of regions reporting cases remain five (5) (Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West and Eastern). The Greater Accra Region has the most cases (174) followed by the Northern Region (10), Ashanti Region (9), Upper West Region (1) and Eastern Region (1).

Most reported cases now are from routine / enhanced surveillance activities. Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine remain 89 (Tamale-10; Accra- 79) whereas the cases from routine surveillance currently stands at 106 (Accra - 95; Kumasi - 8; Obuasi- 2 and Kpong - 1).

All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection
Recovered & Discharged: three (3) have recovered and discharged; whilst one other is awaiting results of laboratory test to inform decision on discharge.

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 31ST MARCH 2020, 15:00HRS

As at 31 st March 2020, 15:00 hrs, nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 have been reported from NMIMR since the last update at 08:30hrs on 30th March 2020. All nine (9) were reported from Accra, three (3) of them travelled to Ghana within the past 14 days from Germany, France and Hungary respectively but for six (6) of them there is no history of travel outside.

The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR) also reported on tests from 77 samples including samples from 41 asymptomatic contacts of a case from Tamale Teaching Hospital and all are NEGATIVE for COVID-19.

This brings up to a total of 161 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana, including five (5) deaths as of 31 st March 2020 at 15:00Hr.

Three (3) of the confirmed cases have fully recovered and reverted to negative status for COVID-19 after repeat test following recovery from symptoms. As at 31st March 2020, additional thirty-one (31) confirmed cases have significantly improved with no symptoms and have been discharged from admission for home care pending repetition of laboratory tests. This adds to the 18 that were earlier being managed from home and bring the number of cases on home care to forty-nine (49).

Processes for enhanced contact tracing and laboratory testing have been initiated. A total of 1,185 contacts have been identified and are being followed up.

**All five (5) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

Situation Update, Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Ghana As At 30 March 2020, 08:30hrs

As of 30th March 2020, at 08:30 hrs, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the last update at 11:00hrs on 29th March 2020.

The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research tested 17 samples from the Upper East (3), North East (3) and Ashanti (11) regions all of which were Negative. No new test results have been received from Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research since the last update.

Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana stands at 152 with five deaths as of 30th March 2020 at 08:30HRS.

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Treatment Outcomes, Ghana- 30 March 2020, 08:30HRS

**All five (5) had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection

* Recovered & Discharged: two (2) have recovered and discharged; whilst two others are awaiting laboratory results to inform decision on discharge.

Situation Update, Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Ghana As At 29 March 2020, 11:00hrs

As of 29th March 2020, at 10:30 hrs, 11 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ghana. Ten (10) of the new cases were among persons who were under mandatory quarantine in Tamale under the direction of the Regional Security Committee of the Northern Region. The 10 cases were Guinean residents who travelled through Burkina Faso and Togo to Ghana and were picked following intelligence report. The eleventh case was recorded in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

Ghana’s total cases now stand at 152 with five deaths.

Situation Update, Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Ghana As At 28 March 2020, 15:20hrs

As of 14:00 hours on the 28th March 2020, a total of 2,519 persons have been tested for COVID-19 in Ghana. Among the tested, 1,276 (50.7%) were persons under mandatory quarantine with 1,243 (49.3%) from routine surveillance activities. Among all 2,519 persons tested, one hundred and forty-one (141) tested positive representing 5.6%.

Among persons under mandatory quarantine, 79 representing 6.2% tested positive. Among samples tested from routine surveillance, sixty-two (62) representing 5.0% tested positive.

Only three regions have so far reported cases- the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Upper West Regions from routine disease surveillance. One case has been confirmed in the Upper West Region. The Ashanti Region has recorded 7 of the 8 cases recorded outside the Greater Accra Region. All other 54 cases from routine surveillance were recorded in the Greater Accra Region.

A total of 731 contacts of confirmed cases are currently being followed up by the contact tracing team. Among contacts, 53 were found to have symptoms and 48 have been tested with one person testing positive.

Two hundred and thirty-one contacts have completed the mandatory 14-day follow-up

Situation Update, Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Ghana As At 27 March 2020, 19:00 Hr

As at the evening of 27 March 2020, fifty-nine (59) COVID-19 cases including four (4) deaths have been confirmed from the regular surveillance systems. All the four (4) deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions. Two have recovered and have been discharged. The remaining fifty-three (53) cases are doing well: fourteen (14) are being managed at home. The rest are on admission and responding well to treatment. Greater proportion of those on treatment with mild symptoms and are awaiting repeat of their laboratory tests to inform decision to discharge them.

Majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from other affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, Netherlands, and United Kingdom. Seventy-eight (78) among the travelers (1,030 in number), who were mandatory quarantined and tested, have tested positive for COVID-19.

In respect of contact tracing, a total of 1,006 contacts have been identified and are being tracked.

Out of these, two hundred and four (204) have completed the 14 days mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 27 March 2020, 09:15 Hr

As at the morning of 27 March 2020, a total of fifty-eight (58) cases including three (3) deaths have been confirmed from the regular surveillance systems. All the three (3) cases that unfortunately succumbed to the disease were aged and had underlying chronic medical conditions. All the other fifty-four (54) cases are well; fourteen (14) are being managed at home and the rest are responding well to treatment on admission in isolation. They are awaiting their test results and will be discharged when the results are negative.

Majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom (UK).

The number of confirmed cases among travelers under mandatory quarantine who have been tested is seventy-eight (78).

In respect of contact tracing, a total of 1,006 contacts have been identified and are being tracked.

Out of these, two hundred and four (204) have completed the 14 days mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 26 March 2020, 10:00 Hr

As at the morning of 26 March 2020, a total of fifty-four (54) cases including three (3) deaths have been confirmed from the regular surveillance systems. All the three (3) cases that unfortunately succumbed to the disease were aged and had underlying chronic medical conditions. All the other fifty-one (51) cases are well; fourteen (14) are being managed at home and the rest are responding well to treatment on admission in isolation. They are awaiting their test results and will be discharged when the results are negative.

The great majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom (UK). The number of confirmed cases among travelers under mandatory quarantine who have been tested is seventy-eight (78).

In respect of contact tracing, a total of 970 contacts have been identified and are being tracked. Out of these, two hundred and four (204) have completed the 14 days mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 25 March 2020, 16:00 Hr

The sudden spike in case incidence is as a result of the mandatory quarantine and compulsory testing for all travelers entering Ghana, as directed by the president. Overall, 30 of the 68 cases have been reported in the general population with the remaining 38 cases among persons currently under mandatory quarantine.

As of 25 March, total of 1,030 persons are under mandatory quarantine; samples from 863 of them have been tested and 38 confirmed positive. Majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationalities namely: Norway, Lebanon, China and UK. In respect of contact tracing, a total of 829 contacts have been identified and are being tracked. Total of 860 contacts have been enlisted and being tracked.

One hundred and sixty-one (161) have completed the 14 days of mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 25 March 2020, 09:00 Hr

As at the morning of 25 March 2020, a total of sixty-eight (68) cases including two (2) deaths have been confirmed. Sixty-six (66) of these confirmed cases are being managed in isolation.

The sudden spike in case incidence is as a result of the mandatory quarantine and compulsory testing for all travelers entering Ghana, as directed by the president. Overall, 30 of the 68 cases have been reported in the general population with the remaining 38 cases among persons currently under mandatory quarantine. As of 24 March, total of 1,030 persons are under mandatory quarantine; samples from 863 of them have been tested and 38 confirmed positive.

Majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationalities namely: Norway, Lebanon, China and UK.

In respect of contact tracing, a total of 829 contacts have been identified and are being tracked.

Total of 826 contacts have been enlisted and being tracked. Nineteen (19) people have completed the 14 days of mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 24 March 2020

As of 24 March 2020, a total of fifty-three (53) cases including two (2) deaths have been confirmed. All the fifty-one (51) confirmed cases are receiving treatment in isolation.

The sudden spike in case incidence is as a result of the mandatory quarantine and compulsory testing for all travellers entering Ghana, as directed by the president. As of 24 March, total of 1,030 are under mandatory quarantine; 844 have had their samples taken; 510 have had the samples tested; and out these twenty-six (26) tested positive for COVID-19.

Great majority of the confirmed cases are Ghanaians, who returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, France, UK. In respect of contact tracing, a total of 829 contacts have been identified and are being tracked. One (1) of the contacts developed symptoms and has been confirmed positive.

Nineteen (19) people have completed the 14 days of mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 23 March 2020

As of 23 March 2020, 14:00 Hr. a total of 521 suspected cases have been tested for COVID-19 by Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR).

Out of the suspected, twenty-seven (27) cases including two (2) deaths have been confirmed. All the twenty-five (25) confirmed cases are receiving treatment in isolation. Among the confirmed cases, twenty (20) are of Ghanaian nationality, majority of whom returned home from affected countries. Seven (7) are of other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, France, UK.

In respect of contact tracing, a total of 598 contacts have been identified and are being tracked. One (1) of the contacts developed symptoms and has been confirmed positive.

Nineteen (19) people have completed the 14 days of mandatory follow up.

Situation Update, Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In Ghana As At 22 March 2020

As of 22 March 2020, 14:00 Hr. a total of 315 suspected cases have been tested for COVID-19 by Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR).

Twenty-four (24) of these have been confirmed at the laboratory as COVID-19. Twenty-three of the confirmed cases are receiving treatment in isolation and one (1) of the cases who had underlying chronic pulmonary condition prior to having COVID-19 has died.

Among the confirmed cases, seventeen (17) are of Ghanaian nationality and seven (7) other nationals namely: Norway, Lebanon, China, France, UK.

With regards to contact tracing, a total of 575 contacts have been identified and are being tracked.

One (1) of the contacts developed symptoms and has been confirmed positive.

All the other twenty-three (23) confirmed cases are being managed in isolation; and are doing well on treatment

What should I do to keep my spirit up while in self-quarantine? - 22 March 2020 | 15:15GMT

Being under quarantine can be frightening. The following should be done to reduce anxiety

-- Talk to the other members of the family about the COVID-19. Understanding the disease will reduce anxiety.

-- Reassure young children using age-appropriate language.

-- Think about how you have coped with difficult situations in the past and reassure yourself that you will cope with this situation too. Remember that quarantine won’t last for long.

-- Keep in touch with family members and friends via telephone, email or social media.

-- Stock plenty of materials to read to keep your mind occupied.

-- Exercise regularly from your quarantine area.

-- Ensure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water every day to keep hydrated.

-- Eat all your meals in a timely manner.

Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Ghana Rises To twenty one (21) As At 21 March 2020 - 21:15GMT

Ghana records two(2) new cases of COVID-19 with 1 death, this leaves the existing case count in the country to be 20.

More details to be updated soon.

Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Ghana Rises To Nineteen (19) As At 21 March 2020 - 09:40GMT

Three (3) new COVID-19 cases confirmed on the 20th March 2020. Two were reported from Greater Accra Region and one from Ashanti Region.
1. 55-year-old Ghanaian woman; resident of the UK; returned to Ghana within two weeks; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory

2. 84-year-old Ghanaian lady resident of the United Kingdom; came back to Ghana within the past two (2) weeks; developed symptoms and sample confirmed positive in the laboratory

3. 27-year-old Chinese male; returned to Ghana (Ashanti Region) in the past two weeks; developed symptoms and sample confirmed positive in the laboratory.

This brings to a total of nineteen (19) confirmed cases in Ghana, with no death. Contact tracing has started in all these confirmed cases.

Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Ghana Rises To Sixteen (16) As At 20 March 2020 - 09:45GMT

Five (5) new confirmed cases on the 19th March 2020. All five were reported from Greater Accra Region.

--- 29-year-old Ghanaian lady; resident of Accra; no history of travel; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory

--- 34-year-old Ghanaian lady resident of Accra; contact of a confirmed case at place of work; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory

--- 53-year-old Ghanaian male, resident of Tema; no history of travel, no evidence of close contact with confirmed case; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory

--- 41-year-old Ghanaian male; arrived in Ghana by KLM on the 15 March 2020; indicated exposure with family members in Amsterdam exhibiting respiratory symptoms and also on the flight with some passengers sneezing and coughing; sample confirmed positive in the laboratory.

--- 36-year-old Ghanaian male; resident of Paris, France; date of arrival in Ghana unconfirmed; no evidence of contact with infected person;

This brings to a total of sixteen (16) confirmed cases in Ghana, with no death.

Contact tracing has been initiated in all these confirmed cases.

Self-Quarantine - 19th ,March, 2020 : 21:20GMT

Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Ghana Rises To Eleven (11) As At 19 March 2020 - 15:00GMT

On 19 March 2020, we received notification from KCCR indicating two (2) newly confirmed cases in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.

-The first is a 59-year-old Ghanaian woman, resident in the United Kingdom who recently returned to Ghana and currently living in Kumasi, reported to a private hospital with the history of fever (temp of 39.1 ℃ ), general malaise, cough and runny nose. Her condition was suspected to be COVID-19. Sample was subsequently collected and sent to KCCR and the report was received this early morning as positive for COVID-19.

-The second case is a 61-year-old Lebanese male trader and resident in Kumasi. He felt unwell and reported to a health facility with fever (temp 39.4 ℃ ), and cough. The sample tested positive for COVID-19.

-Both case patients are being managed in isolation and responding to treatment.

So far the confirmed cases in Ghana are from Turkey, Norway, Germany, France, United States of America, United Kingdom (UK) and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

With regards to contact tracing, a total of 399 contacts have been identified and are being followed up. Nineteen (19) of the contacts developed some forms of symptoms and samples were taken for laboratory testing.

We have received laboratory results for 15 of them which are all negative for COVID-19 and we are awaiting results for the four (4) others. Contact identification and tracking for the newly confirmed cases have just started.

Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 In Ghana Rises To Nine (9) - 19th MARCH,2020 | 09:53GMT

On the 18th March, we received another report form NMIMR indicating two (2) more confirmed cases from the Greater Accra Region. Both are imported cases. One is a 56-year-old man, a Ghanaian who travelled back to Accra from a trip to UK about a week ago. The other is a 33-year-old Ghanaian, who returned to Accra from a conference in UAE. Both cases are receiving treatment in isolation.

This brings to a total of nine (9) confirmed COVID-19 cases. There is no death. On contact tracing, a total of 399 contacts have been identified and are being followed up. Nineteen (19) of the contacts developed some forms of symptoms and samples have taken for laboratory testing. We have received results for 15 of them which are all negative for COVID-19 and we are awaiting results for four (4) of them.

Currently, there is no death and all the nine (9) confirmed COVID-19 cases are being managed in isolation and are responding well to treatment.

Self-Quarantine - 18th ,March, 2020 : 19:05GMT

Who should be self -quarantined?

1. Travellers coming from countries/territories/areas with active transmission of COVID-19 as analysed and designated by the Ministry of Health/ Ghana Health Service (refer to the list of countries) shall be in self-quarantine for 14 days.

2. Any individual who has been in close contact with a person confirmed to be having coronavirus disease should be self-quarantined for 14 days since the last contact with the confirmed case.

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What does self-quarantine mean?

This is a transparent self-restriction of persons’ activities when they are not ill with COVID-19 for the purpose of protecting unexposed members of the community from contracting the disease should any at risk person become sick. It also facilitates early detection of the disease for rapid implementation of response measures. It therefore helps to prevent the spread of the disease to close friends, relatives and community members.

This is particularly important for persons who are classified as close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case. Close contacts are individuals who have been in proximity of less than 1 meter to a confirmed case from 2 days prior to symptom onset of the case and as long as the person is symptomatic.

Close contacts are required to stay at their homes, hotel room or any identified accommodation without mixing with the general public or family members for 14 days since the last contact with the confirmed case.

Self-quarantined individuals will be followed up by surveillance officers either via phone or via physical visits (in appropriate PPEs) during the period of quarantine.

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Updates Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) In Ghana - 17 March 2020, 15:00-Hr

As of 17 March 2020, a total of 143 suspected cases have been tested for COVID-19 by Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) and Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR).

This afternoon (17 March 2020); we have received report from NMIMR that indicated one (1) more confirmed case as positive for COVID-19 in Greater Accra Region. The case patient is a 35-year-old male, a Ghanaian citizen, who returned to Accra from France within the past 14 days. This is another imported case, which brings the total number of confirmed cases to seven (7). The case is being managed in isolation and he is in stable condition.

With regard to contact tracing, a total of 350 contacts have been identified and are being followed up. Two of the contacts who developed symptoms, had their samples tested but they came out to be negative. Currently, there is no death and all the seven (7) confirmed COVID-19 cases are being managed in isolation and are in stable condition.

Laboratory Resources for testing

Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and Kumasi Center for Collaborative Research have been equipped with resources to continue testing of suspected cases.

Contact Tracing Activation

A total of six cases have been confirmed so far with no local transmission.
350 contacts have been identified for these cases.
Follow up for these contacts have commenced.
The Minister of Health and relevant stakeholders met the Parliamentary Select Committee to deliberate on current progress and what GOG/MOH and other relevant MDAs are doing to ensure the safety of Ghanaians with the current Covid-19 Pandemic.

Travel Advisory

1. All travel to Ghana is strongly discouraged until further notice.

2. Any traveler, except for Ghanaian citizens and persons with Ghana residence permits, who within the last 14 days, has been to a country that has recorded at least 200 cases of COVID-19, will not be admitted into the Ghanaian jurisdiction. Airlines are instructed not to allow such persons to embark. Border posts are instructed not to allow such persons into the jurisdiction.

3. There will be a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for persons who are otherwise allowed to enter the Ghanaian jurisdiction. Guidelines for self-quarantine will be available at the various Ghanaian ports of entry. Enforcement protocols are being deployed in collaboration with state security and health authorities. Persons determined to be unable to satisfactorily self-quarantine will be quarantined by the State.

4. Any admissible traveler, who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 will be quarantined and tested upon reaching Ghana.

5. Item one of this statement takes immediate effect.

6. Items 2,3 & 4 take effect at 1pm on Tuesday March 17th 2020.

Press Briefing - 15th ,March, 2020

Ghana Health Service and Ghana Education Service meet over COVID-19

A joint meeting has been held between top management of Ghana Health Service and Ghana Education Service to discuss measures to put in place in all schools to prevent the spread COVID-19 in schools.

Among the issues discussed were:
1. Finalisation of content on Education materials,
2. orientation and sensitization of staff and students of GES and assesment of schools preparedness.
3. Hotlines for teachers to call in case any of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 is detected in any student or child.

Ghana Confirms Two Cases of COVID-19

Both individuals returned to Ghana from Norway and Turkey. These are imported cases of the COVID-19. Both patients are being kept in isolation and are stable. Every Ghanaian should take care of their health and that of their families by adhering to the precautionary measures.
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WHO statement on cases of COVID-19 surpassing 100 000 - 7th March 2020

WHO calls on all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and slowing the spread of the virus.

Regular Hand washing

The Corona virus finds its way in our bodies when we touch our eyes and nose with infected hands. Hand washing with soap under running water can remove virus and keep us safe from Corona Virus

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Mission briefing on COVID-19 - 4 March 2020

Our view continues to be that containment of COVID-19 must be the top priority for all countries, but at the same time, countries should be preparing for sustained community transmission.