COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases now 13,007, death toll 1,325

At least 749 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) pushing the country’s active cases to 13,007.

The death toll hits 1,325 after three additional fatalities were recorded across the country, an update on the GHS COVID-19 dashboard reveals.

As at 5 January, 2022, Ghana’s total confirmed cases stand at 150, 874. Currently, health officials have recorded 136, 542 recoveries.

So far, 45 persons are in severe condition whiles 12 remain critical , according to GHS. Cases detected at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are 6,040 with 4,456 recoveries.

Breakdown of regional cases

Greater Accra Region – 83,966

Ashanti Region – 21,984

Western Region – 8,034

Eastern Region – 6,813

Volta Region – 5,744

Central Region – 5,294

Bono East Region – 2,846

Bono Region – 2,218

Northern Region – 1,808

Upper East Region – 1,611

Ahafo Region – 1,118

Western North Region – 1,094

Oti Region – 890

Upper West Region – 805

North East Region – 318

Savannah Region – 291