SSNIT Hospital shut down, 60 workers including doctors self-quarantine after two COVID-19 cases

The main branch of The Trust Hospital (SSNIT Hospital), located on the Oxford Street of Osu, has asked about 60 workers comprising doctors, nurses and other staff to self-quarantine after recording two cases.

The hospital has also been shut for fumigation following the development.

Accra-based Joy FM reported on Friday that the patients have been on admission to the hospital for close to a week. They tested positive for COVID-19, after their samples were analysed following pronounced symptoms of the infection.

Management had no choice but to instruct all persons who came into contact with the patients to self-isolate as close contacts have been quarantined.

At the same time, samples of the contacts have been taken to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) for further analyses.

Consequently, the hospital has shut down the facility with fumigation expected to take place on May 9 and May 10.

“The main branch of the hospital will resume work on Monday, May 11, 2020”, a statement from the hospital said.

Patients on admission have been transferred to the Sunkwa Road branch of the hospital, also at Osu, located at the Kuku Hills. Out Patients Department (OPD) and emergency services will be undertaken at the same branch.

The hospital has also requested clients to seek services at its other branches dotted in the Greater Accra Region or consider telemedicine for medical services.