Ghana tops COVID-19 cases in West Africa after easing lockdown

May 10, 2020 by Delia Innoma 0 Comments

Ghana has the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Africa.

Ghana recorded 251 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the national total to 4,263.

This makes the country the worst hit in the West African region ahead of Nigeria, which has 4,151 cases

On Friday, Ghana had announced 921 confirmed cases, its highest daily figure till date.

The country witnessed increased cases of the virus after lifting a three-week lockdown in its two major cities on April 20.

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana cited improved coronavirus testing and the “severe” impact of the restrictions on the poor and vulnerable for lifting the lockdown in the country.

The country recorded 921 cases within 24 hours, barely 18 days after easing its lockdown.

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