The management of Savelugu hospital in the Savulugu municipality of the Northern region has shut down the facility after 64 Staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Rainbow Radio’s Prince Kwame Tamakloe told Nyankonton Mu Nsem that the hospital would be closed down today, Monday, February 22, 2021, temporarily and would only render emergency services.
He said a foreign national who operates an NGO in the area recently reported sick in the hospital, but unknown to the facility, he was Covid-19 positive.
He further disclosed that the management of the hospital has entreated the general public to remain calm and co-operate with the Staff and Management of the Hospital as they take steps to ensure the safety of their safety.
The shut down will be for two weeks, a memo as issued by the facility added.
The memo asked the public to strictly adhere to the safety protocols.
“You are once again reminded to take serious precautionary measures against Covid-19, put on your nose mask, Regular hand washing under running water, use of hand sanitizers, observe cough etiquette and social distancing are magical to stay safe of Covid-19.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com
