Coronavirus: Senior Minister, Osafo Maafo tests positive

Coronavirus: Senior Minister, Osafo Maafo tests positive

Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

This was disclosed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.

Oppong Nkrumah made this known at a press briefing on covid-19 management today [, July 7, 2020]

"In a separate development that has come to us this morning, Senior Minister Osafo Maafo, has been informed that his sample given for covid-19 tests has returned positive"

The Information Minister noted that, Osaafo Maafo will therefore, as of today [June 7, 2020] commence covid-19 treatment from home.

Meanwhile, Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo Dankwa is on the third day, of a 14-day self-isolation, following fears of being exposed to the virulent disease.

The Information Minister, Oppong Nkrumah noted today that, the President will continue conducting affairs of the state from the Presidential Villa in the Jubilee House.