Ghana has yet again reached another grim milestone as far as Covid-19 is concerned.
The country is currently averaging about 700 new infections daily while "hospitals have become full, and we have had to reactivate our isolation centres."
This was revealed by President Akufo-Addo during his 23rd address to the nation on the measure adopted by the govenrnment to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
"Our average daily rates of infection now stand at 700, compared to 200 two weeks ago. The total number of active cases has more than doubled, from a little over 1,900, two weeks ago, to 5,358 currently," he told the nation Sunday night.
Speaking during a televised address, the President further revealed that "hospitalisation rates are increasing, with the number of critically and severely ill persons now at 172."
Currently all regions across the counrty have recorded active case of the novel coronavirus with 416 persons dead so far.
Ghana now has 5,358 active cases with "the number of critically and severely ill persons now at 172."
Announcing the reinstatement of some restriction, he urged the citizenry to ensure compliance with all health protocols while the government does its bid to stem the virus' spread.
Latest Stories
-
French for health: A new initiative by French Embassy in Ghana
38 minutes -
Ghana slowly retracing steps back to path of macroeconomic stability – Deloitte
47 minutes -
Ghana’s debt service-to-revenue ratio reached all-time high of 127% in 2020, highest in SSA – IMF
57 minutes -
Ghana’s consolidation efforts under IMF progamme to continue to be based on revenue
1 hour -
GPL 2024/25: Hearts beat 3-1 Chelsea to return to winning ways
2 hours -
Ghana set to host second Flag All-Star Game in Accra
3 hours -
Angor CREMA: Empowering Ghana’s coastal communities for sustainable growth
3 hours -
The Legon VC… and childhood memories
4 hours -
The absurd inequality of climate work: Overcoming dilemmas in the green transition
4 hours -
ORAL team receives first dossier of ¢500m National Service ghost names scandal
5 hours -
AfroFuture’s Culture Beach Jam comes off Dec. 28 & 29
5 hours -
NDC gov’t to address first quarter expenditure after January 7 – Ato Forson to Ghanaians
5 hours -
Man sentenced to 5 years for vandalism at Parliament
5 hours -
Art for development: Isaac Koney tells his story
5 hours -
“I prayed for it” – Lady appreciates Joy Prime, Peace Bridals for free wedding gown
6 hours