Ghana Records 447 New Covid-19; Case Count Reaches 26,572 As 5 More Die

The case count of the novel coronavirus in Ghana has shot up to 26,572 as the country has recorded 447 new cases.

The Ghana Health Service explains that these new cases are samples that were taken from the period 13 June to 13 July 2020 but reported from the lab on July 14.

According to the Ghana Health Service, 22,915 persons have recovered/discharged.

However, five more people have died of Covid-19 bringing the death toll to 144 and the country’s number of active cases stands at 3,515.

Regional Breakdown

Greater Accra Region - 14,674

Ashanti Region - 5,607

Western Region - 2,218

Central Region - 1,140

Eastern Region - 1,012

Volta Region - 460

Upper East Region - 282

Northern Region - 271

Western North Region - 216

Bono East Region - 206

Oti Region - 139

Bono Region - 107

Ahafo Region - 103

Upper West Region - 71

Savannah Region - 57

North East Region - 9