COVID-19: Nine more killed in Ghana as death toll hits 248

Nine more persons have been killed by the deadly COVID-19 in Ghana, taking the country’s death toll to 248.

 

The total case count of the highly infectious disease now stands at 42,993 with a total of 40,796 people either recovered or discharged.

 

The current active cases has increased slightly from 1,847 to 1,949 with 340 new cases recorded, the Ghana Health Service has announced on its website.

 

Three patients are currently on ventilators while six remain critical with 16 others in a severe situation.

 

Cumulative Cases per Region

 

(Case Count from Highest to Lowest)

 

Greater Accra Region – 21,369

 

Ashanti Region – 10,650

 

Western Region – 2,924

 

Eastern Region – 2,109

 

Central Region – 1,829

 

Bono East Region – 730

 

Volta Region – 646

 

Western North Region – 598

 

Ahafo Region – 490

 

Northern Region – 489

 

Bono Region – 480

 

Upper East Region – 282

 

Oti Region – 229

 

Upper West Region – 88

 

Savannah Region – 62

 

North East Region – 18

 

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh