Covid-19: Accra Technical University confirms first case

The Accra Technical University (ATU) has confirmed it first Covid-19 case, a statement from its management has confirmed.
A statement signed by the Director Public Affairs of the school and copied to Atinkafmolnline.com states that, the case was recorded on Monday 22^nd June 2020 at 11:20am, and the patient is a community member (a National Service Personnel) at the Academic Department.
According to the statement, the personnel reported to a medical facility in her neighbourhood after experiencing symptoms of fever, headache and runny race.
The statement added that, the personnel is currently in isolation at a medical center and responding to treatment while six colleagues who came into contact with the patient have been counseled and samples taken for laboratory test.
The Management of the school is assuring the University Community to remain calm while adhering to the strictly to the published personnel protection etiquette.
 
Below is a statement:
Our Ref:     ATIJ/COVI /2020                                                                                          88.06/2020
Your Ref:
To The Accra Technical University Community
CONFIRMED COVID -19 CASE AT ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
We are writing to inform you that we learned yesterday, Monday, 22nd June 2020 at I I .20am, a member of our University Community (a National Service Personnel in an Academic Department) has tested positive for COVID-19.
The personnel reported to a medical facility in her neighbourhood after experiencing symptoms of fever, headache and runny nose. After Covid-19 tests were conducted, the result was communicated to the service personnel on Sunday, 21 stJune 2020.
The said person is currently in isolation at a medical facility and responding well to treatment. Six colleagues who came into contact with the confirmed Covid-19 patient, have been counselled, re-assured and their samples taken for laboratory testing.
The contacts have been asked to self-isolate while waiting for the results of the test.The University Medical team and the Safety and Health Committee are however in touch with the patient and contacts, to provide the needed medical and psychological support.
The offices of the affected Department and its environs will be fumigated while contact tracing continues.
Please, continue to do everything you can to stay healthy: Wash your hands; frequently; Wipe down surfaces; avoid touching your face whenever possible. Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm and elbow. Remember that social distancing remains the key strategy in the University response.
Members of the University Community are entreated to remain calm while adhering strictly to the published personal protection etiquette.
Sinc re
Ag. irect r Public Affairs
Cc: ice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Ag. Registrar
All Staff, Students, Notice Boards
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