“Out of the 185 test results received, we have 25 of those quarantined tested positive" - Minister of Health

The recent confirmed cases were among persons in mandatory quarantine

“Out of the 185 test results received, we have 25 of those quarantined tested positive" - Minister of Health
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu

The Minister of Health, Kweku Agyeman-Manu has revealed that 25 people out of the 185 test results have been confrmed positive for COVID-19.

He made the announcement on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 said other persons in mandatory quarantine are yet to be tested.

“Out of the 185 test results received, we have 25 of those quarantined tested positive. If we add on to the earlier number of 27, it means we have 52 people testing positive in our country at the moment,” the minister said.

 

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The government of Ghana confirmed 25 new cases of Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the country which brings to the total of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana to 52.

The 25 new cases were confirmed among the 1,030 people who are under mandatory quarantine in the country after arriving at the Kotoka International Airport hours to the deadline for the closure of the country’s borders.

He said the 25 new patients have been handed over to the case management team and are being sent to various isolation centers for treatment.