University Of Ghana Suspends All Social Gatherings Because Of Rising COVID-19 Infections
- The University of Ghana has suspended social gatherings because of a resurgence of COVID-19 infections on its campus
- The Dean of Student Affairs announced this public health intervention in a statement on Wednesday, June 25
- The school said the ban is aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of the university community
The University of Ghana has suspended all social gatherings on its campus following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
The suspension was communicated in an official notice issued by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs on Wednesday, June 25.
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According to the notice, the ban on gatherings is aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of the university community in light of the resurgence of the virus on campus.
“Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases on the University of Ghana campus, it has become necessary to suspend all social gatherings with immediate effect,”
The suspension affects all student-led activities and celebrations, including those organised by the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), the Student Representative Council (SRC), the Junior Common Room (JCR), as well as departmental and school associations. All planned week celebrations and activities have been put on hold until further notice.
Students have been urged to comply with the directive to help curb the spread of the virus on campus.
Despite a downturn in infections over the last few years, the Ghana Health Service has consistently warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over and urged Ghanaians to adhere to safety protocols
It has also urged people to utilise vaccination centres close to them to get immunised against the virus.
According to a 2022 research report, about 27.9% of the country is fully vaccinated, with 37.8% receiving at least one dose.
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The Ghana Health Service issued a public health advisory following a recent increase in COVID-19 cases within the University of Ghana community, although the World Health Organisation (WHO) no longer classifies the virus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
According to a press release from the service Ghana has seen a sustained decline in COVID-19 cases for over a year.
However, surveillance continues across all 16 regions through the service and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), as part of the country’s integrated influenza and COVID-19 monitoring programme.
In recent weeks, it said there was a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 cases confined to the University of Ghana campus.
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"All reported cases are said to be mild, with no hospital admissions to date. Health authorities are working closely with university officials to manage the situation and reassess public health measures as needed."
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YEN.com.gh reported in 2023 that then-President Akufo-Addo said COVID-19 funds were not misapplied, as suggested by a report by the Auditor General.
The audit report into COVID-19 funds found that huge funds were paid to the Ministry of Information staff as an allowance during the lockdown.
However, during his State of the Nation presentation in Parliament on March 8, 2023, the president said any objective scrutiny would find that the funds were used judiciously to fight the pandemic.
Source: YEN.com.gh
