The Deputy Regional Director in charge of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) Madam Gifty Amugi indicated that the cases are in several districts of the region.
She disclosed that victims are in stable condition and are isolated with no severe cases recorded.
She attributed the rise in cases to the total disregard for adhering to the safety and hygienic protocols
Madam Amugi also was quick to add that one of the basic things one can do in terms of protection is to adhere to the protocols.
Ghana’s COVID-19 active case count has risen to 396 from 47 three weeks ago, with eight regions now having active cases.
The surge in active cases comes three weeks after the active case count dropped to 47 with all cases recorded in the Greater Accra region.
Advice for the public
- Get vaccinated as soon as it’s your turn and follow local guidance on vaccination.
- Keep physical distance of at least 1 metre from others, even if they don’t appear to be sick. Avoid crowds and close contact.
- Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings.
- Clean your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of used tissues immediately and clean hands regularly.
- If you develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, self-isolate until you recover.
