COVID-19: Ghana’s deaths rise to 679; active cases fall to 3,994

The COVID-19 death toll in Ghana has hit 679, the latest figures from the Ghana Health Service indicate.

Also, some 230 new cases have been confirmed as of 9 March 2021.

The active caseload is currently 3,994.

Ghana has confirmed a total of 87,480 cases since mid-March 2020 with 82,807 recoveries.

Regional breakdown:

Greater Accra Region – 48,824

Ashanti Region – 15,018

Western Region – 5,495

Eastern Region – 3,957

Central Region – 3,119

Volta Region – 2,134

Northern Region – 1,482

Bono East Region – 1,245

Upper East Region – 1,246

Bono Region – 1,110

Western North Region – 833

Ahafo Region – 678 

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