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COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases drop to 2,531

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) newly reported cases in Africa fell by 20% in the week to 16 January, while deaths dropped by 8%

At least 202 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) pushing the country’s active cases to 3,227.

The death toll hits 1,379 after nine additional fatalities were recorded across the country, an update on the GHS COVID-19 dashboard reveals.

As at 20 January, 2022, Ghana’s total confirmed cases stand at 156, 083. Currently, health officials have recorded 152, 173 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 6,825 with 6,114 recoveries.

Breakdown of regional cases

Greater Accra Region – 86,974

Ashanti Region – 22,262

Western Region – 8,263

Eastern Region – 6,974

Volta Region – 5,890

Central Region – 5,393

Bono East Region – 2,957

Bono Region – 2,299

Northern Region – 1,858

Upper East Region – 1,712

Ahafo Region – 1,113

Western North Region – 1,094

Oti Region – 923

Upper West Region – 877

North East Region – 358

Savannah Region – 291

Fred Dzakpata

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