414 new cases take Ghana’s COVID-19 tally to 24,248

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At least 414 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded, taking Ghana’s total tally to 24,248.

According to the Ghana Health Service, the recoveries have shot up to 19,831 with the death toll still remaining at 135 in its Sunday, July 12, 2020.

“A total of 414 new cases were reported on July 8, 2020. These are samples that were taken from the period 15 June to 6 July 2020… but reported from the lab on July 8,” the GHS said.

Six patients are in a critical condition while 24 remain severe with five others on ventilators.

Regional breakdown:

Greater Accra Region – 13,302

Ashanti Region – 5,150

Western Region – 2,128

Central Region – 1,110

Eastern Region – 911

Volta Region – 387

Upper East Region – 282

Bono East Region – 201

Northern Region – 186

Western North Region – 173

Oti Region – 115

Bono Region – 107

Upper West Region – 70

Ahafo Region – 66

Savannah Region – 51

North East Region – 9

Source: Daily Mail GH