Covid-19: Bono East region records first case as Ghana’s case count crosses 7,600

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 7,616 after 313 new cases were recorded.

Out of the total cases recorded, 17 are severe and one is in critical condition and on ventilator.

Per an update on the official website of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the number of recoveries has now increased from 2,412 to 2,421.

The number of deaths remain 34.

Meanwhile, Bono East region has recorded its first case.

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Count of cases per Region below:

Greater Accra Region – 5,331

Ashanti Region – 1,160

Western Region – 395

Central Region – 376

Eastern Region – 117

Western North Region – 63

Volta Region – 59

Northern Region – 36

Oti Region – 26

Upper East Region – 26

Upper West Region – 22

North East Region – 2

Savannah Region – 1

Bono Region – 1

Bono East Region – 1

Ahafo Region – 0

Total Confirmed Covid-19 Cases stand at 7,616 with 2,421 Recoveries and 34 Deaths.

Active cases: 5,161

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— Disease Surveillance Dept_GHS (@DSD_GHS) May 29, 2020