Eastern Region has recorded 23 COVID-19 related deaths with 74 new Confirmed cases.
The additional cases were reported by Achiase (8), Nsawam Adoagyiri (6), Kwahu East (12), Lower Manya Krobo (50), and Yilo Krobo (1).
According to the Regional Health Directorate, a total of 1,923 confirmed cases of COVID -19 have been recorded from March to 6th August 2020.
The number of recovery cases under the period stands at 1692 and Active cases are 208.
The number of Persons tested stands at 8,917 and the Results received are 8379, representing 94%.
Break down of Cases and Recoveries:
Kwahu West – 301 cases, 279 Recoveries
Lower Manya Krobo – 238 cases, 185 Recoveries
New Juaben South – 192 Cases, 169 Recoveries
Birim North – 185 cases, 172 Recoveries
Nsawam Adoagyiri – 161 cases, 134 Recoveries
Abuakwa North – 88 cases, 68 Recoveries
Denkyembour – 66 cases, 60 Recoveries
Kwahu South – 66 cases, 63 Recoveries
Birim Central – 63 cases, 61 Recoveries
West Akim 60 cases, 58 Recoveries
Birim South – 58 cases, 57 Recoveries
Akwapim North – 48 cases, 44 Recoveries
Kwahu East – 48 cases, 38 Recoveries
New Juaben North – 46 Cases, 39 Recoveries
Yilo Krobo – 43 cases, 33 Recoveries
Okere – 22 cases, 13 Recoveries
Achiase – 21 cases, 19 Recoveries
Fanteakwa North – 17 cases, 11 Recoveries
Abuakwa South
Fanteakwa South – 9 cases, 8 Recoveries
Atiwa West – 8 cases, 4 Recoveries
Districts/Municipalities without cases as of 6th August 2020:
Atiwa East, Kwahu Afram Plains South, Upper West Akim, Upper Manya Krobo, Ayensuano, Akyemansa, Kwahu Afram Plains North, Suhum, Kwaebibirem, Akwapim South, Asuogyaman, Asene Manso Akroso.
Source: Kofi Atakora/Mybrytfmonline
