The President of Ghana isolated himself after coming into contact with an associate who tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an official statement Saturday.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media.

“President Nana Akufo-Addo will today begin a 14 day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with COVID-19 protocols,” the Information Ministry said in a statement. “This is because a member of his close circle tested positive for the novel coronavirus.”

Ghana reported 19,388 coronavirus cases and confirmed 117 deaths.