Epidemiological profile of SARS-CoV-2 among selected regions in Ghana: A cross-sectional retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, causing havoc to several economies. So far, Ghana has recorded 48,643 confirmed cases with 320 associated deaths. Although summaries of data are usually provided by the Ministry of Health, detailed epidemiological profile of cases are limited. This study sought to describe the socio-demographic features, pattern of COVID-19 spread and the viral load dynamics among subjects residing in northern, middle and part of the southern belt of Ghana.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional retrospective study that reviewed records of samples collected from February to July, 2020. Respiratory specimens such as sputum, deep-cough saliva and nasopharyngeal swabs were collected from suspected COVID-19 subjects in 12 regions of Ghana for lab

SUBMITTER: Owusu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7728229 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature