COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases now 5,112, death toll 1,274

At least 1,158 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) pushing the country’s active cases to 5,112.

The death toll hits 1,274 after three additional fatalities were recorded across the country, an update on the GHS COVID-19 dashboard reveals.

As at 21 December, 2021, Ghana’s total confirmed cases stand at 136,436. Currently, health officials have recorded 130,050 recoveries.

So far, 15  persons are in severe condition with no critical case, according to GHS. Cases detected at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) are 4,145  with 3,350 recoveries.

Breakdown of regional cases

Greater Accra Region – 74,422

Ashanti Region – 21,117

Western Region – 7,575

Eastern Region – 6,626

Volta Region – 5,447

Central Region – 4,920

Bono East Region – 2,559

Bono Region – 2,126

Northern Region – 1,767

Upper East Region – 1,496

Ahafo Region – 1,060

Western North Region – 1,023

Oti Region – 850

Upper West Region – 743

North East Region – 283

Savannah Region – 26

Let’s act and live responsibly during the Yuletide

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared that strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols should be paramount during the festive season.

He is urging Ghanaians to act and live responsibly during the festive seasons after the country witness a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases following the discovery of the Omicron variant in the country.

Delivering his Christmas message to Ghanaians on Friday night, Akufo-Addo reiterated the need for drivers to ensure they avoid road accidents.

“Let us all celebrate the season safely and responsibly, it is my fervent hope that this Christmas will be celebrated without any road accidents,” Akufo-Addo said.

“Drivers must minimise their speed, take  due precaution for other road users , drive without the influence of alcohol and wear their seat belts, and please in the name of Christian charity , remember to help those who are less fortunate.”

The president says the country has taken delivery of enough COVID-19 vaccines, and so Ghanaians must take the jab to help the country reach herd immunity.

He also used the opportunity to wish Ghanaians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

“I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless us all and our homeland Ghana, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year,” the president said.

Fred Dzakpata

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