Ghana’s Education Minister Detained at UGMC, awaiting Covid-19 Results
The minister had already tested for Covid-19 prior to this one
Jonas Danquah 
Ghana’s Ministry of Education has revealed that the Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is currently detained at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), awaiting results of a COVID-19 test.
A statement from the Ministry disclosed that the Minister had been feeling unwell for a couple of days and decided to go in for a second test after testing negative in a prior test on June 16.
The statement disclosed that on June 16, Dr. Opoku Prempeh first underwent various tests including COVID-19, after he felt unwell for a couple of days.
"He tested negative for the virus, and this informed his decision to travel to his constituency for his acclamation on Saturday 20th June 2020," the statement said.
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"Following his return to Accra, he still felt unwell and decided to check himself in for further tests, including a second test for COVID-19”
The statement explained that “although the results are not out, he has been detained at the UGMC as a precautionary measure for further observation due to his condition".
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