COVID-19: 70 die in Ghana; case count hits 13,203
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count up to 13, 203 – Four more people have also succumbed to the virus – Death toll is now at 70 – Our Manifesto:
Ghana’s COVID-19 death toll is now 70 after four more deaths were recorded on June 17, 2020, according to the Friday, June 19 update by the Ghana Health Service. The GHS data also said 274 new cases have been recorded making the total caseload 13,203.
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Regional breakdown (Case Count from Highest to Lowest)
Greater Accra Region – 7,6817
Ashanti Region – 2,498
Western Region – 1,053
Central Region – 782
Eastern Region – 301
Volta Region – 296
Upper East Region – 241
Oti Region – 105
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Western North Region – 82
Northern Region – 61
Savannah Region – 37
Upper West Region – 32
Bono East Region – 23
Ahafo Region – 8
North East Region – 2
Bono Region –1
Ghana news has earlier reported that a new Executive Instrument (E.I 164) in Ghana has made it compulsory for everyone to wear a face mask in public or risk a maximum of 10-year jail term. The law, which has been signed by President Akufo-Addo came into force on June 15, 2020. Those without face mask risk being incarcerated between four and 10 years or will pay a fine of GH¢12,000 to GH¢60,000, or both. The E.I was passed as part of measures to minimise the spread of the COVID-19.
