All primary contacts of a coronavirus infected student at the University of Ghana have tested negative for the virus.
94 primary contacts were tested and went through the 14-day period of quarantine.
The number is made up of 82 students and 12 university staff of the University of Ghana, Legon.
“Seventy-four of the primary contacts (students) who were present on campus at the time the University received information about the Covid-19 case, were asked to self-quarantine on campus to avoid the risk of community spread.
“The remaining eight who had already left the campus for their homes as well as the employees, were advised by the UG-ERT and the NCTT to self-quarantine at home.
“After initial logistical challenges, the contacts were re-located to a quarantine facility on campus. This paved the way for easy management and care, such as daily health checks and monitoring, feeding, as well as providing them psychological support,” a statement from the university said.
All contacts have returned to their various locations as the university remains closed.
The University say the confirmed coronavirus infected student is at the national quarantine facility and is gradually recovering.
