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Third COVID-19 wave looms in Ghana as active cases hit 2,247

By George Nyavor
Ghana’s third wave looms
Ghana’s third wave looms
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Prediction of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country looms as the latest update by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) shows active cases now stands at 2,247.

The number of deaths has also increased to 801 from 799 at the previous update on July 6, 2021.

In the latest update for July 8, 2021, Greater Accra Region leads with the highest cumulative cases of 53,553.

Three weeks ago, a Virologist at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research said a pre-screening exercise for a study showed rising COVID-19 infection rates in one of two regions with high active cases.

Dr John Amoasi said the results from the pre-screening exercise in the Ashanti Region, which currently has the second-highest COVID-19 infections and active cases, hints at an overall national scenario.

He said the data pointed to a third wave of the virus in Ghana.

Vaccine acquisition challenges have stalled a national vaccination programme.

There are fears that a third wave of the virus would undo the gains made in fighting the virus and further decimate the economy if another lockdown is imposed.

Below is the data provided by the GHS about the virus situation as of July 8, 2021.

Cumulative Cases per Region

(Case Count from Highest to Lowest)

Greater Accra Region - 53,553

Ashanti Region - 16,514

Western Region - 5,959

Eastern Region - 4,491

Central Region - 3,552

Volta Region - 2,621

Northern Region - 1,661

Bono East Region - 1,452

Bono Region - 1,449

Upper East Region - 1,320

Western North Region - 919

Ahafo Region - 831

Upper West Region - 500

Oti Region - 463

North East Region - 231

Savannah Region - 123

 

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