Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases see sharp increase

Ghana’s active COVID-19 cases have now shot up to 947. This is according to new data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
The GHS reports that 145 new cases have been reported, increasing the national confirmed cases to 48,788 as of 6 November 2020.
On the recovery and discharge front, Ghana has recorded 47,521 with the death toll still standing at 320 for the past one week.
According to the GHS 160 travelers using the Kotoka International Airport have since its reopening in September tested positive for the virus. Out of the 160, 53 have been treated and discharged. Ten persons are in severe condition, four critical while two others remain on ventilators.
Cumulative regional cases:
Greater Accra Region – 25,649
Ashanti Region – 11,029
Western Region – 2,996
Eastern Region – 2,452
Central Region – 1,935
Bono East Region – 785
Volta Region – 684
Western North Region – 651
Bono Region – 600
Northern Region – 547
Ahafo Region – 528
Upper East Region – 358
Oti Region – 243
Upper West Region – 90
Savannah Region – 62
North East Region – 19