WESTERN REGION: 8 NEW CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES; 6 IN SEKONDI TAKORADI METRO

The Western Region of Ghana has recorded 8 new cases of COVID-19 increasing the number of case from 1 to 9.

The statement released by the Western Regional Health Directorate confirmed that 2 of the cases are from Ezema East (Azim Hospital) and the remaining six were confirmed in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis.

Contact tracing is expected to start tomorrow.

Below is the statement

Good evening colleagues. Western Region has unfortunately increased in our number of Covid-19 cases from 1 case to 9 cases. 2 of cases are from Ezema East (Axim hospital) and remaining 6 cases are from STM (1 each from Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Takoradi hospital and the remaining 4 samples were taken by the Metropolitan response team. So now we are into case management. From the case based forms all confirmed cases are asymptomatic but aggressive contact tracing should start from tomorrow. Specimen samples are to be taken from all contacts and sent to Noguchi. Contacts should be examined and those with symptoms quarantined either self or facility based. Case management protocols have been sent by Dr. Atsu Dodor. Those in doubt should contact him for directions. Hospitals should be prepared to manage severe cases. All affected Medical Superintendents and DDHSs have been notified of the details of the affected persons and the results. In view of the exponential nature of infections by Covid-19 we need to brace ourselves for more cases. We should test all suspected cases, trace contacts and treat those affected. We need to strengthen our health education messages and emphasize on preventive measures. Wearing of face mask (FDA approved) is mandatory and as health workers let’s lead in that direction. We received another batch of logistics which we in the process of distributing. We should all remain resolute and we shall prevail. God bless us all. Thank you.

 Dr Kofi Asemanyi-Mensah