A Chinese national, working at quarry company Coastal Quarry located near Anto in the Shama District of the Western Region, has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The patient, who is one of six Chinese and 32 Ghanaians working at the quarry company, arrived in Ghana on Saturday, March 21 and was in self-isolation for the mandatory period of 14 days.
A release from the Western Region Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, said though he showed no sign and symptoms of the virus, the medical team took his sample for testing on 8 April 2020 to confirm his status.
“Unfortunately, he tested positive on 12th April 2020.”
Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah said a combined team of medical and security personnel are currently at the worksite.
He appealed to the public to remain calm and all those who might have come into contact with personnel of the company to cooperate with the medical team for expedited contact tracing to curb the spread of the virus.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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