Ghana's COVID-19 death toll rises to 472 with 6,707 active cases

Ghana's COVID-19 death toll has increased to 472, after 8 new mortalities were recorded by the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

Per the recent update, the active cases have also surged to 6,707 as of Friday, February 5, 2021

Ghana's COVID-19 total case count stands at 72,328 with 65,149 recoveries.

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810,040 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the country since the virus outbreak in March 2020.

Regional breakdown:

Greater Accra Region - 42,312

Ashanti Region - 13,092

Western Region - 4,043

Eastern Region - 3,109

Central Region - 2,458

Volta Region - 1,131

Bono East Region - 882

Northern Region - 802

Upper East Region - 755

Western North Region - 729

Bono Region - 705

Ahafo Region - 563

Oti Region - 250

Upper West Region - 239

Savannah Region - 68

North East Region - 37