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Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,431

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has noted that as of February 8, the country’s total Covid-19 death toll stood at 1,431.

From February 5 – 8, 2022, five deaths were recorded.

On its website, the Service noted that current active cases stand at 396. Out of these cases, five are said to be severe while three are critical.

The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and 11 out of the 16 regions recorded active cases. The Ahafo, North East, Northern, Oti and Savannah regions are not battling with active cases.

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According to the GHS, a total of 121 individuals contracted the virus as of February 8. The Greater Accra, Eastern, Volta and the Western North regions, as well as, the KIA recorded new cases.

These additional cases bring Ghana’s confirmed Covid-19 cases to 158,159 since the emergence of the virus in March 2020.

So far, the Ghana Health Service has discharged 156,332 people who have recovered from the virus from the various health institutions in the country.

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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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