12 more COVID-19 cases hit ENI’s FPSO Kufuor
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This latest confirmed numbers come two days after
Citi News broke the news of COVID-19 infections on the FPSO Kufuor operated by ENI at the Offshore Cape-Three-Point Field which is Ghana's current biggest gas field.
Mary Akotua said FPSO Kufuor has so far recorded a total of 15 COVID-19 positive cases.
“We regret to confirm that 3 positive cases were identified onboard the FPSO on Friday 12 February 2021. The three cases were immediately evacuated, and all other crew onboard were immediately tested. Overall, 12 tested positive, and they were also all evacuated, along with other non-essential workers. To date, only one person has symptoms while the rest are asymptomatic. The symptomatic person is receiving care at the hospital, and we are pleased to report his condition is stable. The others are now in isolation centres onshore and their conditions are constantly monitored. Eni Ghana is providing ongoing support to all affected staff and their families.”, she said.