The Northern Region has confirmed one more COVID-19 case, bringing its total cases to 32, with one death.
The Northern Regional Health Director, Dr. John B. Eleeza, has told DGN Online that the patient is a 35-year-old male who works with one of the hospitals (name withheld) in Tamale.
Dr. Eleeza, however, indicated that the patient never got into contact with any COVID-19 patient at the Health facility.
He revealed that the health worker was on leave and felt sick with symptoms of COVID-19 and went to the hospital for his sample to be taken.
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“The results came out this morning and it was positive.”
The said the health worker has since isolated himself and undergoing treatment whilst contact tracing is ongoing.
Source: Daily Guide Network
