“Madam Sophia reported sick on the 6th of May 2020 and returned home after treatment. She returned the following day with worsening health conditions and started exhibiting signs of COVID-19…Samples were taken and before the result came, she passed away on the night of 8th May 2020. However, the result came out positive for COVID-19.”
The statement also noted that the deceased had underlying health conditions including asthma and hypertension.
Below is the full statement from the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association