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Ghana coronavirus: 7,117 cases as Accra hits 5,000; MPs infection controversy

Total confirmed cases = 7,117 (new cases = 309)

Total recoveries = 2,317

Total deaths = 34

Active cases = 4,766

Figures valid as of close of day May 26, 2020

May 26: 6,808 cases, further easing of restrictions expected

A major religious group is advocating a phased lifting of remaining restrictions in the country.

Total confirmed cases = 6,617 (new cases = 131)

Total recoveries = 1,978 (new = 27)

Total deaths = 31

Figures valid as of May 21, 2020

May 22: 6,486 cases, NDC jabs EC

Main opposition NDC continued their collision with the elections body over the compilation of a new voters register ahead of December 2020 polls.

Total confirmed cases = 6,269 (new cases = 173)

Total recoveries = 1,898 (new = 125)

Total deaths = 31

Active cases = 4,340

Figures valid as of May 21, 2020

May 20: Cases pass 6,000 mark, govt eyes COVID-Organics

Ghana’s case count passed 6,000 mark reaching 6,096 on Tuesday according to tallies released by the Ghana Health Service.

Total confirmed cases = 6,069

Total recoveries = 1,773

Total deaths = 31

Active cases = 4,292

Figures valid as of May 19, 2020

May 19: govt to explain boom recoveries and address hot spot case management

No new figures were released on Monday but the government through the Information Ministry will release new tallies at a press conference scheduled for later today.

May 17: 5,735 cases, prez fact-checked on testing ‘record’

Total confirmed cases = 5735 (new cases = 97)

Total recoveries = 1,754 (new = 294)

Total deaths = 29 (new = 5)

Active cases = 3,952

Figures valid as of close of day May 16, 2020

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