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Ghana’s Covid-19 death toll on Monday, surged to 239 from a previous 231, following the confirmation of eight new deaths.
According to the Ghana Health Service, the deaths were recorded in five regions across the country.
The deceased, all but three had underlying health conditions including hypertension, Retroviral Infection, chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus, among others.
The latest update as provided by the Ghana Health Service further showed a decline in the country's active cases from from 1,939, to 1,847 as of Sunday, August 16.
The update also confirmed 121 new cases of infection across the country, bringing the country's cumulative cases also to 42,653.
It further explained that 16 cases were in severe condition, with six in critical condition while three on ventilators.
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