The disease which was first recorded in November 2019 in China, has spread around the world and been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

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However, differences in testing mean that the number of cases may be understated for some countries.

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In Ghana, the first two cases relating to the pandemic were confirmed on March 12, 2020, when two people returned from Norway and Turkey respectively.

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The West African country has since recorded over 5,000 positive cases.

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According to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the country as of Tuesday, May 12, 2020 has recorded 5, 127 cases with 494 recoveries and 22 deaths.

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The Ghana Health Service has also named areas considered as hotspots in the country.

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At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Aboagye, said the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions have the most cases and they also have all the COVID-19 hotspots.

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With the rise in cases in Ghana, YEN.com.gh shares with you the 10 hotspots in the country, according to the GHS.

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Find below the list of hotspots

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Tema Metropolis

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Korle-Klottey

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Accra Metropolis

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Kpone Katamanso

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Kumasi Metropolis

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Kwadaso

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Suame

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Oforikrom

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Aboaso

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Obuasi

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Source: yen.com.gh

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