The Volta River Authority (VRA) has urged parents and the general public to remain calm over coronavirus cases recorded in Akosombo International School (AIS) in Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.
AIS is a school established and managed by the power generating company -VRA.
A statement issued Friday, January 5, 2021, by the VRA confirmed the cases stated that its team of qualified Health Professionals is in control of the situation to ensure speedy recovery of the infected persons.
About forty-four (44) students and Teachers of Akosombo International School have tested positive for covid-19.
Mybrytfmonline.com can confirm that this was after a mass testing exercise of students and staff conducted by Management of the school since academic work resumed some three weeks ago.
The infected students and teachers were transported in a bus Tuesday and quarantined in a hotel at Akosombo.
The cases recorded in the school have increased the number of active cases in the Eastern Region to 174 as Kwahu West has also recorded 4 new cases.
The Eastern Regional Health Director, Dr. Winfred Ofosu confirmed the situation at Asuogyaman but refused to disclose the name of the school.
Ghana’s COVID-19 death toll has increased from 433 to 440 in the latest update by GHS reflects the situation as of February 1, 2021.
35 are in critical condition while 98 severely ill.
696 new cases recorded have sent the active Case count to 6,086.
The second wave of the virus is spreading faster and killing faster compelling the government to reintroduced restrictions on social gatherings.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
