Volta Region: Six out of the nine COVID-19 patients entered Ghana illegally

Six of the nine novel coronavirus cases recorded in the Volta Region were from foreigners who illegally entered Ghana at least two weeks ago. The six were travellers from Nigeria “who had entered Ghana through unapproved routes along the Ghana-Togo border near Aflao,” the Volta Regional Coordinating Council said in a statement. “They were apprehended … Read more

Coronavirus: U/E GHS warns against aiding illegal migrants

The Upper East (U/E) Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is calling on traditional authorities and community leaders along the borders to help clamp down on illegal migrants entering the country. The directorate observed that, community members of some border areas in the region aid the transportation of illegal immigrants into the country. … Read more

Ho: 6 Illegal Suspected Coronavirus Migrants Undergo Testing

Some 6 persons suspected to be foreigners who allegedly entered Ghana illegally through the Aflao border are currently undergoing preliminary screening at the Ho teaching Hospital in the Volta Region for coronavirus. According to Citi News’ Volta Regional Correspondent, Benjamin Aklama, the six joined a public transport this dawn around 4:00 am but were turned in to … Read more