Ghana has recorded 156 new coronavirus cases, bringing the national tally to 6,964.
The figure stood 6,808, however during a press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced new cases in 5 out of the 16 regions in the country.
Director-General of the GHS, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, said during the press briefing that Western Region, which has recorded 57 new cases, was fast becoming the new hotspot for the disease.
“The total count 6,964 out of which 2,097 have recovered…this is just a tip a tip of the iceberg because as we ramp up testing of those who have recovered, we will get more,” Dr Aboagye said.