The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a localised resurgence of COVID-19 cases within the University of Ghana community and is urging the public to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive protocols to curb further transmission.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, June 26, the GHS stated that the outbreak is currently confined to the university campus, with all reported cases being mild and no hospital admissions recorded.
The GHS is working closely with university authorities to contain the situation and assess the effectiveness of ongoing response measures. The Service noted that while the World Health Organization no longer classifies COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the virus remains a global health threat, with sporadic and seasonal outbreaks expected.
“In recent weeks, an uptick in COVID-19 cases has been observed, currently limited to the University of Ghana community,” the statement read. “GHS is actively collaborating with the University authorities to contain the outbreak and review measures in response to the evolving situation.”
As part of broader national surveillance efforts, the GHS, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), continues to monitor COVID-19 and influenza trends across all 16 regions of Ghana.
The public is being reminded to maintain social distancing, wear face masks in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas, wash hands regularly with soap under running water or use hand sanitizer, stay home and self-isolate if unwell, avoid large gatherings, and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell.
Despite the outbreak being limited to the University of Ghana, the GHS emphasized that these basic hygiene and safety practices remain essential in preventing the spread of the virus. The Ministry of Health, through the GHS, has assured both the university community and the general public that all necessary measures are being implemented to effectively manage and contain the outbreak.
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