Table 1: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 and treatment outcomes, Ghana as at 29 May 2020
Category | Number of cases | Recovered | Severe | Critical | Dead | |
General surveillance | 2,934 | 2,841 | 15 | 5 | 36 | |
Enhanced contact tracing | 4,797 | 0 | ||||
Quarantined cases (Tamale and Accra) | 115 | 0 | ||||
Quarantined cases (Prampram/Kuwait) | 35 | 0 | ||||
Total | 7,881 | 2,841 | 15 | 5 | 36 | |
Severe: 15 and Critical: 5, 2 on ventilator (UGMC-5, Ga East-4, Korle-Bu-3, Kumasi-3, 37 Hosp-2, Ho-1)
Table 2: Positivity rate by surveillance type for samples tested in Ghana: March – May 2020
Surveillance type | Total tests | Total no. positive | Test positivity rate |
Routine surveillance | 61,677 | 2,934 | 4.76 |
Contact tracing | 151,026 | 4,797 | 3.19 |
Mandatory quarantined (Accra/Tamale) | 2,022 | 115 | 5.69 |
Mandatory quarantined (Prampram/Kuwait) | 231 | 35 | 15.15 |
Total | 214,956 | 7,881 | 3.67 |
Figure 1: Distribution of COVID-19 cases in Ghana by date sample taken, March to May 2020
Figure 2: Regional distribution of COVID-19 cases in Ghana: March – May 2020
Brief report on 36th death
A 93-year-old male, a known hypertensive and also with prostate cancer, was admitted in a hospital in Accra with a complaint of difficulty in breathing and cough. COVID -19 was suspected and the patient isolated at the emergency room. COVID -19 samples were taken on 26 May 2020 and results obtained on 29 May 2020 confirmed as positive. He died on 30 May 2020.
Initial results of Kuwaiti returnees
The results of the initial test of all 231 Kuwaiti returnees had 35 (15.15%) of them being positive for COVID-19.
Figure 3: District distribution of COVID-19 cases in Greater Accra Region: March – May 2020
Figure 4: District distribution of COVID-19 cases in Ashanti Region: March – May 2020
Figure 5: COVID-19 cases by districts in Ghana: March – May 2020
Table 3: Changes in reported cases of COVID-19 in Ghana from 28 May to 29 May 2020
Region | 28 May | 29 May | Difference | Reason/districts reporting | |
Greater Accra
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5,430 | 5,512 | 82 | Routine surveillance (41 and 36 from contact tracing) | |
Ayawaso West | 33 | ||||
Adentan | 15 | ||||
Tema Metro | 9 | ||||
Accra Metro | 8 | ||||
Tema West | 5 | ||||
*Prampram (Kuwait returnees) | 5 | ||||
Kpone Katamanso | 4 | ||||
Okaikoi North | 1 | ||||
La-Nkwantanang-Madina | 1 | ||||
Shai Osudoku | 1 | ||||
Eastern | 117 | 117 | |||
Central | 381 | 393 | 12 | Cape Coast Metro (12) | |
Western | 405 | 421 | 16 | Sekondi Takoradi (8), Tarkwa Nsuaem (7), Effia-Kwesimintsim (1) | |
Upper West | 22 | 22 | |||
Volta | 71 | 71 | |||
Ashanti | 1,183 | 1,184 | 1 | Kumasi Metro (1) | |
Upper East | 26 | 26 | |||
Northern | 37 | 37 | |||
North-East | 2 | 2 | |||
Oti | 26 | 26 | |||
Western North | 65 | 67 | 2 | Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai (1), Sefwi Wiawso (1) | |
Bono | 1 | 1 | |||
Savannah | 1 | 1 | |||
Bono East | 1 | 1 | |||
Total | 7,768 | 7,881 | 113 |
Preventive measures for the general public
- Stay at home; observe social distancing; avoid shaking hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, dispose the tissue in a closed bin, and then wash your hands.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects or surfaces such as remote controls and doorknobs.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Always wear a mask, particularly when leaving home
- Call the designated health line(s) in your district for necessary assistance or support if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. You can also call any of the following numbers toll-free for assistance: 112, 050 949 7700 and 055 843 9868.