Coronavirus Outbreak: Ghana’s confirmed cases rise to 53
One more person has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing Ghana’s total number of confirmed cases to 53.
This is confirmed on the official website of the Ghana Health Service.
Out of the 53 cases, 2 fatalities have been recorded.
The sudden spike in case incidence is a result of the mandatory quarantine and compulsory testing for all travelers entering Ghana, as directed by President Akufo-Addo. As of 24 March, a total of 1,030 are under mandatory quarantine; 844 have had their samples taken; 510 have had the samples tested, and out of these 26 tested positive for COVID-19.
