National service person at Accra Technical University tests positive for COVID-19
A National Service personnel at the Academic Department of the Accra Technical University has tested positive for Coronavirus, Citinewsroom confirms. The case is said to have been recorded on Monday, June 22, 2020; exactly a week after tertiary institutions across the country reopened for final year students as part of the phased easing of COVID-19…
A National Service personnel at the Academic Department of the Accra Technical University has tested positive for Coronavirus, Citinewsroom confirms.
The case is said to have been recorded on Monday, June 22, 2020; exactly a week after tertiary institutions across the country reopened for final year students as part of the phased easing of COVID-19 induced restrictions by President Akufo-Addo.
Management has issued a press release to affirm to the news.
The affected person is currently in isolation responding to treatment at the same medical facility.
Six other colleagues of the infected person have been counselled with their samples taken for testing, school authorities say.
Meanwhile, “the contacts have been asked to self-isolate while waiting for the results of the test. The University Medical Team and the safety and health committee are however in touch with the patient and contacts to provide the needed medical and psychological support.”
The school has also assured that while the contract tracing process continues, it will disinfect the affected department and its surrounding environments.
“Members of the University Community are entreated to remain calm while adhering strictly to the published personal protection etiquettes”, the statement from the university advised.
See The Press Statement Below:
Source: Citinewsroom
