The 61-year-old Lebanese male trader, who is a resident in Kumasi, was said to be unwell and reported to a health facility with fever (temp 39.4 degrees Celcius), and cough.

His sample tested positive for COVID-19, GhanaWeb reports.

His case, which was the 11th confirmed infection in the country, was reported on Thursday, March 19.

Deputy Health Minister Alex Abban, who confirmed the death, said, “The information I got from the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service is that that person (the Lebanese man) has died. He died today (Saturday).”

Meanwhile, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo announced the closure of all the country’s borders to human traffic in a televised address on Saturday.

“All our borders, that is, by land, sea and air, will be closed to human traffic for the next two weeks beginning midnight on Sunday,” he said.

Ghana has recorded 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday.

https://punchng.com/ghana-records-first-coronavirus-death-shuts-borders/

RIP

fergie006:
The 61-year-old Lebanese male trader, who is a resident in Kumasi, was said to be unwell and reported to a health facility with fever (temp 39.4 degrees Celcius), and cough.

His sample tested positive for COVID-19, GhanaWeb reports.

His case, which was the 11th confirmed infection in the country, was reported on Thursday, March 19.

Deputy Health Minister Alex Abban, who confirmed the death, said, “The information I got from the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service is that that person (the Lebanese man) has died. He died today (Saturday).”

Meanwhile, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo announced the closure of all the country’s borders to human traffic in a televised address on Saturday.

“All our borders, that is, by land, sea and air, will be closed to human traffic for the next two weeks beginning midnight on Sunday,” he said.

Ghana has recorded 21 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Saturday.

https://punchng.com/ghana-records-first-coronavirus-death-shuts-borders/

The only African country that can con10 wit this virus is Nigeria

Doom is looming in Africa, may God help us

Derrylatei:
Doom is looming in Africa, may God help us

This covid-19 should open ur eyes to the reality that God doesn't exist

Ahh. Ghana Mi.

A good president act fast and smart, unlike the two West Africa miscreants who are neighbors.

GreatResearcher:
This covid-19 should open ur eyes to the reality that God doesn't exist

I believe you but butress your point

Same fools like ours here. This virus gave Africa enough time before striking but you all must lick white yansh.


Africa mumu must do

GreatResearcher:
The only African country that can con10 wit this virus is Nigeria

Says who?
Rubbish