Former Ningo Prampram MP ET Mensah has reportedly tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

According to reports from Starr News, the former Sports Minister is currently receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) after he was rushed in over difficulties in breathing on Wednesday.

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E.T Mensah joins a growing list of high profile Ghanaians who contracted the disease. 

Already, Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu, Education Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh and Regional Integration Minister Dan Botwe have all tested positive for the virus but have recovered. 

However, MD of the Forestry Commission Sir John died of the virus two weeks ago. 

President Akufo-Addo is currently in self-isolation over fears of being exposed to the an infected person