Ghana has now confirmed over 80,000 COVID-19 cases

Ghana’s overall case count for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now crossed the 80,000 mark.

The country has so far confirmed 80,253 coronavirus infections since the virus was first detected in the country earlier in March 2020.

Recent figures from the  Ghana Health Service (GHS) show that at least 598 new cases have been recorded as at February 18, 2021.

There are however 6,658 active cases while at least 73,018 have been declared recovered and discharged.

The data also said five more deaths have been recorded pushing the toll from an earlier 572 to 577.

Breakdown of regional cases:

Greater Accra Region – 46, 189

Ashanti Region – 14, 046

Western Region – 4, 742

Eastern Region – 3, 525

Central Region – 2, 783

Volta Region –1, 559

Bono East Region –1, 081

Upper East Region – 357

Northern Region – 970

Bono Region – 924

Western North Region –797

Ahafo Region – 660

Upper West Region – 357

Oti Region – 272

North East Region – 79

Savannah Region – 72