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The President of the Vice Chancellors of Ghana (VCG), Professor John Owusu Gyapong, has revealed that active Covid-19 cases registered in some of Ghana’s universities are being managed according to mandatory protocols.
About 13 tertiary institutions out of the 15 in the country have reportedly recorded active cases of Covid-19 since schools reopened in January 2021.
Speaking on The Probe on JoyNews, he stated that universities are handling their cases according to stipulated preventive protocols to curb the spread and ensure the safety of students.
“At least here at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) 8 or 9 students have tested positive and about 10 teachers and staff have also tested positive. All have been handled, many have recovered without incident, ”he told Emefa Apawu.
His comments come after several active cases of Covid-19 were reported in some schools less than a month after they resumed.
In Akosombo it was reported that about 40 students at one school tested positive.
Professor Gyapong indicated that many of the students are asymptomatic and respond well to treatment.
He added that universities are also implementing learning management systems to ensure there is online teaching.
He explained that while classroom sessions may be necessary for some practical courses, it has been reduced to ensure minimal contact between students and teachers.
Professor Gyapong also added that in addition to this, “many vice chancellors are having academic board meetings to review systems and see how best to address the situation.”
