COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases drop below 1,000

Ghana’s active coronavirus cases have dropped below 1,000 as the country eases restrictions to bounce back to normal life.

In its latest update, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported that the active cases now stand at 904 after some 43,478 recoveries and discharges were confirmed.

New cases from the labs have also dropped in the double digits zone after 41 fresh cases were confirmed, taking the national tally to 44,658.

The death toll has remained unchanged since August 30, standing at 276. Six persons are in a critical condition while 16 others have their situation classified as severe. Three are currently on ventilators.

Below is a breakdown of the cases in the regions:

Greater Accra Region – 22,343

Ashanti Region – 10,872

Western Region – 2,959

Eastern Region – 2,299

Central Region – 1,878

Bono East Region – 769

Volta Region – 666

Western North Region – 619

Northern Region – 528

Ahafo Region – 524

Bono Region – 511

Upper East Region – 282

Oti Region – 237

Upper West Region – 90

Savannah Region – 62

North East Region – 19

Daily Mail GH