According to the latest reports on our desk, three Ghanaians have so far died as a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic that sweeping across the globe.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway has disclosed to journalists at Parliament Wednesday afternoon.
The deaths occurred in Italy and Denmark, the minister confirmed. Giving further details, the Foreign Affairs Minister said two of the deaths occurred in Italy while one happened in the Scandinavian country of Denmark.She, however, said the situation wasn’t critical and wouldn’t require the evacuation of Ghanaians in these hard-hit countries. She has advised Ghanaians abroad to be careful.
Globally, some 8,272 have died from the virus first reported in China last December. The death rate is higher among older persons while people with weak immune systems are most susceptible to infections and deaths.
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