Ghana records 498 new Covid-19 cases

Ghana has recorded 498 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) to bring the country's case count to 10,856 as of Friday June 12, 2020.

According to the GHS, who released figures on Friday, 97 more people have also now recovered from the disease, raising the recovery count to 3,921.

It further stated that six persons are currently in critical condition and 16 are also in severe condition.

In all, a total of 48 persons have succumbed to the disease.

Meanwhile, a total of 242,218 tests have so far been conducted, the GHS said.

Count of Cases per Region

Greater Accra Region - 6,791

Ashanti Region - 1,905

Western Region - 874

Central Region - 539

Volta Region - 212

Eastern Region - 204

Upper East Region - 128

Western North Region - 79

Oti Region - 47

Northern Region - 37

Upper West Region - 22

Bono East Region - 13

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