COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases skyrocket to 947

The second wave of coronavirus outbreak looms in Ghana as active cases skyrocket to 947, the latest data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate.

On the recovery and discharge front, Ghana has recorded 47,521 with the death toll still standing at 320 for the past one week.

The GHS websites also report that the number of cases confirmed at the Kotoka International Airport from international travelers since 1 September 2020 is 160 out of which 53 have been discharged or recovered. Ten persons are in severe condition, four critical while two others remain on ventilators.

Cumulative regional cases:

Greater Accra Region – 25,649

Ashanti Region – 11,029

Western Region – 2,996

Eastern Region – 2,452

Central Region – 1,935

Bono East Region – 785

Volta Region – 684

Western North Region – 651

Bono Region – 600

Northern Region – 547

Ahafo Region – 528

Upper East Region – 358

Oti Region – 243

Upper West Region – 90

Savannah Region – 62

North East Region – 19

Source Ghana/otecfmghana.com