Covid-19: The new variant is very alarming- Dr. Ankobea

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President of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr. Frank Ankobea has revealed that, the rate at which the new variant is spreading is very alarming.

Speaking to Nana Ampratwum on Silver fm Omanbapa morning show said, the Delta variant spreads faster and its deadlier compared to the first and second wave.

President Akufo-Addo has revealed data available from the Ghana Health Service indicate that Ghana appears to be experiencing a third wave of Covid-19 infections.

Delivering his 26th address to the nation Sunday, July 25, President Akufo-Addo said “it appears that, unfortunately, our nation is experiencing a third wave of Covid-19 infections.”

The increased infections, he disclosed, have largely been driven by the Delta Variant of the virus, which has in its wake increased transmissibility rates according to the World Health Organization.

The President said, the increase in infection rates in recent weeks, has led to a rise in hospitalization and ICU bed uptakes, and in worst cases, deaths.

Dr. Ankobea added that, they will combat this delta variant with the old methods.

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