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Ghana coronavirus: 8,070 cases, conditional lifting of most restrictions

Each student, teacher and non teaching staff will be provided with reusable face mask by the Ministry of Education prior to reopening for final year students

Weddings with not more than 100 guests can be organized

Public political activities, except for rallies, to resume with less than 100 people, amid observation of social distancing and hygiene protocols

218, 425 Covid-19 tests conducted so far

Total confirmed cases = 8,070 (new cases = 189)

Total recoveries = 2,947

Total deaths = 36

Active cases = 5,087

May 31: 7,881 cases, 15% of Kuwait returnees infected

35 Ghanaians deportees who recently returned from Kuwait tested positive for COVID-19, local media portal Citi News have reported.

Total confirmed cases = 7,768

Total recoveries = 2,540

Total deaths = 35

Active cases = 5,193

May 28: 7,303 cases, voter register brouhaha continues

Compilation of a new voters register will proceed according to the Electoral Commission, EC; despite a fightback from the main opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC.

Total confirmed cases = 7,303 (new cases = 186)

Total recoveries = 2,414

Total deaths = 34

Active cases = 4,857

Figures valid as of close of day May 27, 2020

May 27: Accra case count pass 5,000; MP infection controversy

The case count passed 7,000 when an additional 309 cases were reported.

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.

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