[ 2021-02-08 ]

37 more Covid-19 cases recorded at Akosombo International School
Source: Abubakar Ibrahim

Thirty-seven more Covid-19 cases have been
recorded at the Akosombo International School, the
Executive Director of National Schools
Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has disclosed.

Dr Hilda Ampadu told Emefa Apawu on The Probe on
Sunday that, “It is encouraging to say that the
Ghana Health Service (GHS), Regional Health
Directorate and the Municipal Health Directorate
in there are on top of issues.”

She added, “They are working very well with the
school’s Covid Management Team and all those who
have tested positive are been taken care of by
GHS.”

On February 4, the Eastern Regional Director of
GHS Dr Winfred Ofosu disclosed that 40 students at
the School had tested positive.

She explained that out of a total of 500 samples
that were taken from the school, 40 students
tested positive so far.

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has revealed that
the students who tested positive for Covid-19 at
the School have been isolated for treatment.

The Authority in a press release said although
those who tested positive for the virus are stable
and without symptoms, they have still been
admitted at the VRA Hospital for further
management.

Meanwhile, lead inspector of NaSIA, John Kweku
Aggrey, said a shift system will be rolled out
today in order to improve social distancing in
classrooms as mass testing continues.

“So far they have done well as you can see all
of them are in a noise mask properly won too. The
sanitizers are there.

“The school authorities have told us from Monday
they are going to start the shift system. And we
have also advised them that the borders should not
mix with the day learners,” he added.

Despite the concerns, Director General of the
Ghana Standards Authority Prof Alex Doodo has
backed government’s decision to keep schools
opened despite calls for a shut down.

The clinical pharmacist said other countries that
have opened schools have said it is working for
them than keeping the children home.

Source - MyJoyonline

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