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8-month-old baby tests positive for Coronavirus at Tamale Teaching Hospital

An eight-month-old baby has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region.

Also, a one-year-old baby has tested positive in the Region.

In the case of the eight-month-old baby, the Public Relations Officer of the Hospital, Mohammed Misbawu, said the parents of the child, who tested positive for the virus, might have passed it into the baby.

He said the eight-month-old baby was Asymptomatic, adding that the baby has fully recovered and the second result has turned out negative.

The Northern Region has recorded 184 cases between January 1 and February 2, 2021.

According to Joy News, the Public Health Laboratory has recorded 41 new cases which are yet to be added to the regional tally.

The region currently has 100 active cases and 80 recoveries. Four persons have also died.

In 2020, the Northern Region recorded a total of 569 cases with 14 deaths and 555 recoveries.

The region’s total Covid-19 case is 753, 18 deaths, and 635 recoveries.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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