At least 486 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) pushing the country’s active cases to 10,889.
The death toll hits 1,336 after four additional fatalities were recorded across the country, an update on the GHS COVID-19 dashboard reveals.
As at 8 January, 2022, Ghana’s total confirmed cases stand at 152,729. Currently, health officials have recorded 140, 504 recoveries.
So far, 39 persons are in severe condition whiles 8 remain critical , according to GHS. Cases detected at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are 6,270 with 4,722 recoveries.
Breakdown of regional cases
Greater Accra Region – 85,005
Ashanti Region – 22,177
Western Region – 8,130
Eastern Region – 6,903
Volta Region – 5,744
Central Region – 5,352
Bono East Region – 2,881
Bono Region – 2,244
Northern Region – 1,826
Upper East Region – 1,656
Ahafo Region – 1,119
Western North Region – 1,094
Oti Region – 914
Upper West Region – 805
North East Region – 318
Savannah Region – 291
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