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A Health Worker in the Eastern Region has died from Coronavirus.
This brings to two the number of fatalities recorded in the region after a Senior Police officer died from the disease on May 29,2020.
Meanwhile, the number of health workers who have tested positive have increased from 30 to 49.
Statistics by the Eastern Regional Health Directorate dated June 10, 2020, indicate the regional case Count has increased from 198 to 208.
The additional confirmed cases were recorded in West Akim (4), New Juaben South (3) , Denkyembuor (2) and Birim Central (1).
Bellow is the Eastern Regional Breakdown of cases by
Districts/ Municipalities.
1) Lower Manya Krobo-75
2) New Juaben South – 32
3) Kwawu West- 23
4) Akuapim North-15
5) Denkyembour- 14
6) Asuogyaman- 13
7) Nsawam Adoagyiri- 7
8) Fanteakwa North -6
9) Birim North -6
10) West Akim- 5
11) Birim Central- 4
12) Suhum- 3
13) Achiase- 2
14) Akuapim South -1
15) Abuakwa North-1
16) Upper Manya Krobo-1
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh
