The New Juaben South Municipality in the Eastern Region has recorded 14 COVID -19 related deaths, as the death toll jumped to 25 in the Region.
Out of the 25 total deaths recorded as of 7th August 2020, New Juaben North, Lower Manya Krobo, Kwahu West, Kwahu South Fanteakwa North, and Lower Manya Krobo have recorded one death each.
Also, Denkyembour District has recorded 4 deaths and Akuapim North – 2, according to a release from the Regional Health Directorate.
Total confirmed cases of the Pandemic COVID -19 from March to 7th August in the Region stands 1,934 with 1,708 Recoveries and Active cases are 200.
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 41,003, following the detection of four hundred and seventy (470) new cases.
Nine new deaths have also been recorded, pushing the death toll to 215.
This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service on its website on Sunday, 9th August 2020.
38,330 persons have so recovered from the virus while active cases stand at 2,458.
Six persons are currently in critical condition.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
