The Western Regional Health Directorate has announced that its case count of Coronavirus has increased from 61 to 87 as of Friday, May 15, 2020.

Western Region had its first positive case of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Easter Monday from a Chinese national who works with the Coastal Quarry Company at Anto in the Shama District.

In a Daily Situation Report released on Friday, May 15, 2020, by the Western Regional Health Director Dr. Jacob Mahama and copied to Daniel Kaku, he stated that the Region has recorded 23 new positive cases of Coronavirus pushing its case count to 87 positive cases.

He said Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis case counts have soared from 19 to 34.

According to him, Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality has also recorded 8 new positive cases of Coronavirus.

So far, Western Region has recorded 754 suspected cases with 436 being tested negative.

As of Friday, May 15, Jomoro Municipality, Amenfi West Municipality, Amenfi Central District, Amenfi East District and Wassa East District have not recorded any positive case of the deadly Coronavirus.

"Assessment of Takoradi Airport by national IHR and Port Health Focal person and Regional team for the commencement of domestic flight", Dr. Jacob Mahama assured.

He is, therefore advising residents in the region to stay home and report any suspected case to them on 0208149141 for prompt action.

"Do not hide any relative or friends returning from any affected areas to prevent the spread of the disease", he reiterated.

He is also calling on them to practice regular handwashing with soap under running water and also practicing social and physical distancing protocols.

Breakdown of positive cases of Coronavirus in the Western Region as of Friday, May 15, 2020 are as follows

1. Sekondi-Takoradi = 34

2. Tarkwa-Nsuaem = 27

3. Nzema East Municipality = 6

4. Ahanta West = 6

5. Effia Kwesimintim = 5

6. Prestea Huni-Valley = 4

7. Ellembelle District = 2

8. Shama District = 2

9. Mpohor District = 1

10. Amenfi West = 0

11. Wassa East = 0

12. Jomoro = 0

13. Amenfi Central = 0

14. Amenfi East = 0

Total = 87

Note the following facts

Number of suspected cases = 754

Contact listed = 1,934

Contacts followed = 1,859

Negative cases = 436

Positive cases = 87

Pending cases = 231

One person has been recovered and discharged

One person has been killed by virus in Tarkwa-Nsuaem.