General News of Sunday, 9 February 2020Source: Timothy Karikari, ContributorCoronavirus outbreak: Current status of Ghanaian students in ChinaThe Coronavirus epidemic is likely to be declared a pandemic soonFollowing the current medical emergency in China, the National Union of Ghana Students-China (NUGS China) has issued an update to its members in China and all Ghanaians resident in China and Ghana. The Coronavirus epidemic, likely to be declared a pandemic soon, has caused anxieties especially among families of students and Ghanaians living in China. It is estimated that about 6,400 Ghanaian students are studying in China making Ghana the highest African country with students in the country. Aside the above, there are about 400 Ghanaians, including students in Hubei province, the epicentre of this global medical emergency. Through technology, a coronavirus report centre has also been initiated by NUGS China to receive real-time complaints and challenges being faced by students during this period.

Source: GhanaWeb February 09, 2020 18:22 UTC