Coronavirus: Confirmed cases now 6,617 with 1,978 recoveries and 31 deaths
Ghana has recorded 131 new cases of the novel Corona virus taking the number of confirmed cases to 6,617.
27 new recoveries have been recorded since the last update 24 hours ago. The total number of recoveries now stand at 1,978.
No new deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours which means the death toll remains at 31.
This information was contained in the Ghana Health Service’s update on Saturday, 23rd May, 2020.
Where were cases recorded
The new cases were recorded in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Western, Volta and Western north regions.
The Greater Accra contributed the most number of cases 81, with specific areas such as Ga South and Korle Klottey featuring significantly.
The Ashanti region recorded 22 new cases from areas including Obuasi and Kumasi metro.
13 new cases were recorded in the Western Region with all the cases from Preste Huni Valley.
The central region recorded 10 new cases since the last update about 24 hours earlier.
Western North and Volta recorded four and one new cases respectively.
Regional breakdown of confirmed cases.
Greater Accra Region – 4,780
Ashanti Region – 1,010
Central Region – 297
Western Region – 208
Eastern Region – 106
Western North Region – 61
Volta Region – 45
Northern Region – 34
Oti Region – 26
Upper East Region – 26
Upper West Region – 21
North East Region – 2
Bono Region – 1
