COVID-19: Ghana's death toll increases; active cases now 1,404

The number of persons who have died from the Cornavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana has climbed up to 341, according to latest figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS)

Per the recent update, the country is experiencing a surge in the virus infections, as active cases spike to 1,404 after 175 new cases were recorded.

As of 10th January 2021, the total number of confirmed cases since the outbreak, has been pegged at 56,981 of which 55,236 have recovered and been discharged.

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Regional breakdown of cases:

Greater Accra Region – 31,953

Ashanti Region – 11,285

Western Region – 3,164

Eastern Region – 2,658

Central Region – 2,184

Bono East Region – 789

Volta Region – 771

Western North Region – 668

Bono Region – 642

Northern Region – 580

Ahafo Region – 530

Upper East Region – 399

Oti Region – 244

Upper West Region – 112

Savannah Region – 62

North East Region – 22