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May 2020
[edit]Reported cases
[edit]On 7 May 2020, 372 new cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 3,091. The number of recoveries was 303 and the deaths remained at 18. The Bono Region recorded its first case, bringing the number of regions affected with COVID-19 cases to 13 .[1][2]
On 8 May 2020, 921 cases were confirmed, raising the tally to 4,012. The number of recoveries was 323 and the deaths stayed at 18. More than half of the new cases were from an outbreak in an industrial facility.[3][4]
On 12 May 2020, the number of confirmed cases hit 5,127. An increase of 427. Both the tallies of deaths and recoveries remained at 22 and 494 respectively. 272 out 427 cases which is 63.7% were from Obuasi which emerged as a hotspot for the spread of the virus.[5][6] The hotspots identified were in the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central Regions. In Greater Accra, the Tema Metropolitan,Accra Metropolitan,Klottey Korle and Kpong Katamanso districts recorded the highest tallies with Tema taking the top position,followed by the Ablekuma, Okaikwei South and North, Ashiaman and Adenta areas as well as the Ga Central townships. In the Ashanti Region, Obuasi had the highest figures followed by Kumasi, Oforikrom, and Nkawie. Other areas were Old Tafo, Asokwa, Kumasi Municipal, Kumasi Metropolis and Suame which has high numbers as well. Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abbrem (KEEA) District, Cape Coast, and Ajumako are the districts with the high numbers in the Central Region.[7]
According to the Disease Surveillance Dept in Ghana, the country's active cases stood at 4,150. The regions which no confirmed case of COVID-19 are the Savannah, Ahafo and Bono East regions.[8]
695 persons tested positive at a fish-processing factory in Tema after a worker contracted the virus and infected over 500 workers there. These figures arrived after the entire 1,300 staff of the company were tested. It was also disclosed that 95 percent of the affected persons recorded a first negative test.[9]
On 21 May 2020, it was disclosed that ten inmates had tested positive for the virus in the Tema Metropolis. The Tema Regional Police Commander said out of the affected ten persons, nine were from the Ashaiman cells and one was in a cell at Kpone,[10] 43 health workers tested positive for the virus in the Western region of Ghana. 20 of them were from the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi and the remaining 23 were from the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. It is was confirmed by the Medical Doctor of the Regional Hospital.[11]
A mining company in Prestea located in the Western region reported 2 cases.[12]
It was announced by the Director General of the Ghana Health Service that Sekondi-Takoradi and Tarkwa all in the Western region are the new hotspots for the Covid-19 infection. According to him, these towns recorded 57 out of the 156 new confirmed cases which shot up the case counts.[13][14][15][16]
On 28 May 2020, Bono East region confirmed its first Covid-19 case. It was also confirmed that 11 inmates in the cells of Ashaiman police tested positive.[17]
On 29 May 2020, about 50 workers at the Jubilee Field operated by Tullow Oil were confirmed to have tested positive for the virus. This was confirmed by the Western Regional Director of Health.[18][19]
The Ahafo region is now the only one without any reported case of the disease.[20][21][22]
Government Response
[edit]Bans and restrictions
[edit]- On 11 May 2020, the government of Ghana through the office of the Ghana Tourism Authority, gave hotels, bars and restaurants permission to reopen but to operate under enhanced social distancing procedures.[23][24]
- In a televised address, the president extended the ban on social gatherings till the last day of May 2020.[25]
Health Workers
[edit]On 20 May 2020, it was confirmed 30 health workers tested positive for the virus in Ashanti region during their line of duty.[citation needed] It was confirmed by the Regional Director of Health Services. Affected persons were frontline workers managing the disease in the region.[26][27] 173 new cases were confirmed making Ghana's case move to 6,269 according to Ghana Health Service. 125 more recoveries were made, raising the number of recovered persons to 1,898.[28][29][30][31]
| Count of Cases per Region
(Case Count from Highest to Lowest) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | Region | Total cases | Deaths | Recoveries | Active cases |
| 1 | Greater Accra Region | 6,521 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Ashanti Region | 1,799 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Western Region | 778 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Central Region | 539 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Eastern Region | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Volta Region | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Western North Region | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Upper East Region | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Oti Region | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Northern Region | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Upper West Region | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Bono East Region | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | North East Region | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Savannah Region | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bono Region | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Ahafo Region | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10,201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| As of 3 December 2024[32] | |||||
- ^ "#Covid-19: Ghana's case count at 3,091, with 303 recoveries". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Ghana's confirmed Covid-19 infections climb to 3,091". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "#Covid-19: Ghana adds 921 new cases overnight, cases now 4,012". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- ^ "Ghana's COVID-19 cases jump to 4,012 from 3,091". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- ^ "Ghana's Coronavirus cases rise to 5,127". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ "Ghana's COVID-19 cases rise to 5,127". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-12. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ "COVID-19: Know the hotspot areas in Ghana". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ^ "1,460 Covid-19 patients in Ghana recover". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
- ^ "COVID-19: 695 persons tested positive at fish-processing factory". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
- ^ "10 Inmates In Tema Test Positive For Covid-19". DailyGuide Network. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- ^ "43 health workers in Western Region test positive for Coronavirus". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- ^ "Golden Star Resources reports two COVID-19 cases at Prestea mine". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
- ^ "Sekondi-Takoradi, Tarkwa, New Covid-19 Hotspots". DailyGuide Network. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "Western Region now hotspot for coronavirus in Ghana". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "Western Region overtakes Ashanti to become Ghana's latest Covid-19 hotspot". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "Sekondi-Takoradi: Major markets to be closed over surge in COVID-19 cases". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "11 COVID-19 Cases Hit Ashaiman Cells". DailyGuide Network. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "50 more Jubilee Field petroleum workers test positive for COVID-19". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "Tullow Off-shore staff test positive for COVID-19". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "COVID-19 in Ghana: Cases now 7,881 with 5,004 active cases". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "113 more covid-19 cases send Ghana's tally to 7,881". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "Ghana's COVID-19 case count now 7,881 with recoveries at 2,841". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
- ^ "COVID-19: Hotels, restaurants, bars to reopen; night clubs remain shut". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ "Drinking bars, restaurants, hotels to resume operations". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
- ^ "Ban on public gatherings extended to May 31". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "30 health workers infected with Coronavirus in Ashanti Region". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "30 Health Workers Test Positive For Covid-19 In Ashanti". DailyGuide Network. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "Ghana's COVID-19 cases hit 6,269, recoveries now 1,898". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business News , Headlines, Ghana Sports, Entertainment, Politics, Articles, Opinions, Viral Content. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "Covid-19 Cases Increase To 6,269". DailyGuide Network. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "Ghana records 173 new cases to bring Covid-19 case count to 6,269 with 1,896 recoveries". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-05-21. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
- ^ "COVID-19: Ghana's case count hits 6,269, recoveries now 1,898". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
- ^ "Home | Ghana Health Services |". www.ghanahealthservice.org. Retrieved 2020-06-11.