COVID 19 cases jump from 3 to 45 In 12 days at Korle-Bu

Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra has reported of an alarming trend in the increase of COVID-19 infections among both staff and patients in very recent times.

A momo on the subject “Surge In COVID-19 Cases”, circulated by Management said  from September 11 to September 23, the number of COVID cases rose from 3 to 45.

The Hospital has therefore called for a mop-up vaccination exercise and is encouraging all staff members to partake in it while strictly observing the anti-COVID safety protocols.

The memo from the Director of Medical Affairs of the Teaching Hospital that was dated September 23 and addressed to the Acting Chief Executive  and copied to all Heads of Departments and Units  noted:

“Surveillance data from the Public Health Unit of the Hospital indicate that from the week ending 11 September, 2022 to the week ending 23rd September, 2022, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen from 3 to 45.

“In response to this alarming trend of sample positivity rate among staff and patients in the Hospital, a mop-up exercise for COVID-19 vaccination is being conducted by the Public Health Unit from 22nd to 25th September 2022 in all Units, Directorates, Departments and Sub-BMCs (UDSs) in the Hospital.

“One mobile team visits each UDS every day within the period to offer primary vaccination and boosters to staff, patients and relatives. A static team has also been set up at the Public Health Event Park for the same exercise within the period and beyond.

“Whilst Management is encouraging staff and patients to take advantage of this mop-up exercise to get fully vaccinated and to have boosters as well, we also recommend that all Heads of UDSs ensure that staff, patients and relatives adhere strictly to COVID – 19 protocols at all entry points to OPDs, wards, offices and waiting areas within their buildings/structures. These COVID -19 protocols should include:…” the  memo added.