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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has wished the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu a speedy recovery.

This has come as a shock to many as the Health Minister is said to have denied reports that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was receiving treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).

The minister was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (June 9, 2020) and is “in a stable condition”.

Sources indicate that the Minister contracted the virus after his wife and son were both admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of UGMC.

But his wife has denied reports that she has contracted the virus.

The Ministry of Health corroborated the information as checks suggest that Mr Kwaku Agyemang Manu has taken a few days off.

In his 11th update to the country on COVID-19, President Akufo-Addo said “we wish our hardworking minister for health a speedy recovery. He contracted the virus in the line of his work and he is stable condition.”

Ghanaians on social media have been reacting to this development, see some of the tweets below:

The health minister is not a leader who leads by example.A whole health minister lying about coronavirus status??He must resign immediately .Wishing him speedy recovery though. https://t.co/iMHwwZ7THO

— Ghana Shwelemo (@CarlsonNile) June 14, 2020

If America & Uk no open border u figure say nana go open border? Health minister y3 ma wo speedy recovery pic.twitter.com/e65KH9K6yr

— CAPTAIN PLANET 4X4 (@captainplanetgh) June 14, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians the Health Minister lied. He isn't resting biaaaaa. #COVID19Ghana pic.twitter.com/ol3FgyUHRR

— Saviour_EK (@SaviourKetti) June 14, 2020

I wish the health minister a speedy recovery.

He's done a very good job so far and needs our support.

The facility that is treating him is a very competent facility with the right human resources, COVID adaworoma.

— Kojo Akoto Boateng (@KojoAB) June 14, 2020

#4More4NanaToLieToUs#KickOutNana
Dis Npp Govt n Lies?Dis Npp Govt Is A Disgrace n It Seems Dis Virus Is Deadly,SoThe Health Minister Couldn't Coordinate The Lie Well With Akuffo Addo,Who Ended Up Exposing The Minister After He Claimed He Has Not Tested Positive n Just Resting pic.twitter.com/3WXQjUMB9D

— Big Daddy Cee (@BigDaddyCee7) June 14, 2020

Please when you’re told to self isolate or quarantine, it’s for your own safety and others. No need to break it to prove you’re tough.

Yes, I’m talking to the MPs and staff who refuse to stay home.

Health minister has set a good example. Be like him.

— 💔 (@Bridget_Otoo) June 14, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians, Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has #COVID19 and is not "resting" in a hospital as has been suggested by some reports.

President Akufo-Addo said on Sunday, the minister who contracted the virus in the line of duty "is in a stable condition".#StaySafe pic.twitter.com/a5fjyTQGzq

— Israel Laryea (@TheIsraelLaryea) June 14, 2020