COVID-19 patient who escaped from Tamale reportedly arrested in Accra

The Guinean who tested positive for COVID-19 but subsequently escaped from a quarantine facility at Tamale in the Northern Region has been arrested in Accra. The patient was arrested in Accra. Deputy Health Minister, Alexander Abban on The Big Issue on Saturday said while the patient was spotted and arrested before Saturday morning, it was surprising how … Read more

Parliament approves $700,000 for coronavirus patients – Minority says it’s inadequate

Parliament has approved an amount of $700,000 for Covid-19 patients, as part of a $35 million World Bank loan. The $700,000 amount will be used to provide support for the families of those who are isolated or quarantined. The support, according to a report of the Finance Committee of Parliament, will include psychological counselling, food … Read more

49 Coronavirus patients discharged, being managed from home

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in its latest updates on Ghana’s COVID-19 situation has disclosed that a total of 49 Coronavirus patients have been discharged. According to the Service, the 49 patients are currently being managed from home pending further tests. GHS, however, noted that three persons who also tested positive for Coronavirus have fully … Read more