Parliamentary records show 107 confirmed cases among 316 tested as of July 1, 2025, all exhibiting mild symptoms.

The outbreak originated during campus Hall Week celebrations where minimal safety protocols were observed, according to epidemiological reports. Akandoh emphasized the cluster remains confined to student populations, with no community transmission detected in Accra or nationally. The strain was identified as a known Omicron subvariant with high transmissibility but low severity, particularly among young adults.

Health authorities deployed rapid response teams supporting campus medical facilities, suspended all Hall Week events, and launched health education campaigns. Nationwide surveillance has been heightened, with the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre placed on standby. Contact tracing continues across the university population.

Minister Akandoh reassured citizens this does not represent a new threat: “This is not 2020. We’ve managed this variant before.” He urged students to report symptoms promptly while affirming public vigilance through reinforced testing infrastructure. The ministry continues monitoring but confirms no general public risk exists currently.