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Three-month-old baby dies of COVID-19 in Northern Region

A three-month-old baby has died of COVID-19 in the Northern Region, bringing the death toll in the region to three.

The baby was referred from the Savelugu Hospital to the Northern Regional Hospital but died shortly afterward.

The two others are an 80-year old lady who died in May and a 24-year-old lady who died last week.

The Northern Regional Health Director, Dr. John Eleazer, in an interview on Accra-based radio station, Citi FM, said the region has a total case count of 52.

According to him, 32 persons have recovered from the disease, with 17 active cases being managed at home.

National case count

As at Tuesday, June 16, Ghana’s total case count stood at 12,193 with 4,326 recoveries and 58 deaths.

The total number of active cases was 7,809.

 

–graphic.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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