Ghana: 346 COVID-19 Death Recorded, as Active Cases Surge To 1,776

Ghana within the last few weeks has seen a rise in active cases of the new COVID-19 variant with rising death cases recorded. As of January 14, 2020, Five more deaths were recorded.

This brings the number of deaths resulting from the virus to 346, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

However, 297 new infections have been recorded bringing the tally of active cases to 1,776.

Out of this, 12 are in critical conditions while 53 others at the severe stage per the GHS.

The country has seen 57,714 confirmed Covid-19 cases of the global pandemic with 55,592 recoveries/discharges.

Regional Breakdown

Greater Accra Region – 32,436; Ashanti Region – 11,347; Western Region – 3,204; Eastern Region – 2,681; Central Region – 2,194; Bono East Region – 794; Volta Region – 790; Western North Region – 683; Bono Region – 644; Northern Region – 598; Ahafo Region – 534; Upper East Region – 399; Oti Region – 244; Upper West Region – 126; Savannah Region – 62; North East Region – 22