Coronavirus: Ghana’s case count rises to 6,964; recoveries now 2,097

Ghana’s case count for the novel Corona virus has risen to 6,964.

This was announced by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Meanwhile, 2,097 persons who were receiving treatment after contracting the virus have also recovered.

“As of 24th May 2020 a total of about 156 new cases have been recorded in Ghana and this goes to show the new trend of showing much fewer cases.

The cases were identified in five out of the 16 regions. Greater Accra contributing about 72 new cases Western Region 57, Central Region 13 new cases, Volta Region reported an increase of 10 new cases, and Ashanti recording probably the lowest figure ever in the Region of 4 new cases in a day,” he disclosed.

Regional breakdown

Greater Accra Region – 4,908
Ashanti Region – 1,066
Western Region – 334
Central Region – 319
Eastern Region – 106
Western North Region – 62
Volta Region – 57
Northern Region – 36
Oti Region – 26
Upper East Region – 26
Upper West Region – 21
North East Region – 2
Savannah Region – 1
Bono Region – 1