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Just In: Senior Minister, Osafo-Maafo test positive for Covid-19

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Senior Minister yaw Osafo-Maafo has tested positive for Covid-19, this was disclosed by Ghana’s Information Minister on Tuesday July 7,2020.

Addressing the press during its weekly update, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the minister had given permit for his status to be disclosed to the public.

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said “The Senior Minister has been informed that his sample given for testing has returned positive . He will therefore as of today (June 7, 2020) commence treatment for covid-19 from home.”

Updating the nation on the current status of the president who is believed to be in isolation at the Presidential Villa of the Jubilee House, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah also wished persons battling with the virus including the Senior Minister a speedy recovery.

“Our best wishes remain with him and all who battling the virus”

The Senior Minister joins a long list of government officials who have tested positive for the virus.

 

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