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Confirmed COVID-19 case count now 16,742… 112 deaths, 12,720 recoveries
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Ghana’s COVID-19 confirmation cases has reached 16,742, following the confirmation of 311 new infections.
As of yesterday, June 28, there were 12,720 recoveries and discharges and 3,910 active cases, while the number of deaths also increased to 112.
Data on the portal of the GHS showed that the cases were from a total of 290,365 tests, comprising 184,840 contact tracing and 103,525 from routine surveillance.
Regionally, the Greater Accra had the highest figure, recording 9,326 cases and 7,292 recoveries.
In the Ashanti Region, there were 3,398 confirmed COVID-19 cases, while a total of 2,078 had recovered.
The Western and Central regions have recorded 1,431 and 936 cases, with 1,353 and 765 recoveries, respectively.
While the figure for the Eastern stood at 571 cases and 354 recoveries, the Volta Region’s confirmed cases had reached 337, with 310 recoveries.
The case count in the Upper East has gone up to 274, with its number of recoveries hitting 239.
The Oti Region experienced a marginal increase in its figures, as its cases remained 110 with 95 recoveries while the Western North had also retained its 94 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 65 recoveries.
The Northern Region has 120 COVID-19 confirmed cases with 63 recoveries whereas two out of the five cases in bono had recovered.
The Savannah Region has recorded 39 cases, out of which 37 have recovered, whereas all 35 infected persons in the Upper West Region have recovered.
The Ahafo had six out of its eight cases recovered.
Source: Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
