Ghana's active Covid-19 cases have risen to 6,938 with the death toll hitting 482.

The Ghana Health Service, in its latest report has indicated that 10 more persons have been reported dead due to the virus.

According to reports, 675 new cases have been recorded, adding on to 73,003 confirmed cases.

Again, out of the total confirmed cases, 65,583 Ghanaians are said to have recovered.

Meanwhile, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye who spoke at a presser on mitigating Covid-19 spread in Ghana, Tuesday, said the Greater Accra Region remains the largest hotspot for Covid-19 cases recorded nationwide.

According to him, an average of 600 -700 cases is being recorded, representing 84.8 per cent of new cases reported.

However, he admits that the correct use of facemask as part of Covid-19 safety protocols have improved in the capital city.

The Ashanti Region has recorded 99 new cases, Eastern Region with 52 new cases, Volta Region has recorded 50 new cases, Western Region has also reported 35 new cases.

The Bono Region has recorded 13 new Covid-19 cases while the Central and Western North Region recorded 10 and 8 new cases respectively.

Eight out of 16 regions have reported no Covid-19 cases according to the Ghana Health Service as of February 6.

They include Ahafo, Bono East, North East, Northern, Oti, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West Region.