Covid-19: Ghana records 8 more deaths, active cases now 4,928

As of March 2, 2021, Ghana has lost 8 more lives in its wrestle against the coronavirus pandemic bringing the death toll to 637.
According to the latest update, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) disclosed that the country recorded 503 new cases nationwide.
GHS also revealed that active cases now stand at 4,928 with a total case count of 85, 742.
In spite of the surge in Covid-19, 80,177 Ghanaians are said to have recovered from the virus and have been discharged.

The government of Ghana after receiving 600,000 Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines through the COVAX programme began the Covid-19 vaccination exercise on March 2, 2021, in 43 districts in three region of the country.
The regions are: Greater Accra-25 districts, Ashanti-16 districts and Central-two districts.
This marks the start of a nationwide exercise expected to vaccinate 20 million Ghanaians against the virus.
President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Bawumia together with other state officials including former President John Mahama, Chief of Staff Frema Opare and other dignitries have so far been vaccinated.
Regional Breakdown
Greater Accra Region – 47,988
Ashanti Region – 14,863
Western Region – 5,437
Eastern Region – 3,831
Central Region – 3,030
Volta Region – 2,030
Bono East Region – 1,197
Northern Region – 1,386
Upper East Region – 1,208
Western North Region – 808
Bono Region – 1,082
Ahafo Region – 666
Oti Region – 290
Upper West Region – 430
Savannah Region – 95
North East Region – 156