The Ghana AIDS Commission has entreated all Persons Living With HIV (PLHIV), to adhere to the safety measures spelt out by the Ghana Health Service to minimize exposure to and prevent infections of the Coronavirus.
It says though everyone is at risk if exposed, persons with weaker immune systems are more likely to get infected.
A statement from the Commission emphasized the need for PLHIV to take their antiretroviral therapies to boost their immune systems.
Persons Living With HIV are also encouraged to make arrangements with their health care providers for multi-month prescriptions of anti-retroviral medicines.
The statement said even though currently there is no evidence of any correlation between HIV and COVID-19, PLHIV are to exercise extreme caution to prevent exposure.
The Commission encourages PLHIV to report any symptoms of cough, fever or difficulty in breathing to a medical facility for quick response and treatment.
