As at the time of writing this article 9th April, 2020, Ghana's Situation has escalated to 313 confirmed cases with 6 deaths with 3 recoveries. The abrupt increase in the number of confirmed cases is as a results of the implementation of the enhanced contact tracing activity that the government has brought into the system. This is to ensure that we take a lead on the disease so cases do not worsen to the point that our health workers will be overwhelmed. The cases are currently centered in 7 out of the 16 regions with the Greater Accra region leading with the highest number of 274 confirm cases, this followed by the Ashanti Region with 25 cases, Northern region has 10 confirmed cases, with Upper West, Upper East, Eastern and Central Region having 1 case each.
Routine Surveillance by the COVID19 team reported a total of 161 out of the total cases, 37 came from the enhanced tracing system and the rest from mandatory quarantine of foreigners that managed to get into the country before the country closed its international boarders. The Government has recently decided to absorb all water bills of its citizens for the next 3 months and to increase the salaries of frontline health personnels by 50%. They would also be provided with insurance policies. The electricity company has also been informed to ensure smooth electrical outflow to all homes during this partial lockdown to ensure people enjoy their stay at Home.
Summary
Total Cases: 313
Recovered: 3
Discharged(Home Mgt):49
Responding to Treatment: 253
Critical Condition: 2
Deaths: 6
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