Ten inmates of the cells of the Ashaiman police station in the Greater Accra Region, have tested positive for VOCID-19.

They were among some 54 inmates whose samples were taken for testing.

The 10 have been isolated.

The random tests were conducted some two weeks ago.

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in Ghana has risen to 5,408, the Ghana Health Service has reported.

It also said the number of recoveries has increased to 514 while the death toll has also risen to 24.

Regional Breakdown

The Greater Accra Region tops the list of regions with 4,147 cases followed by the Ashanti and Central Regions with 726 and 192 cases, respectively.

Greater Accra Region – 4,147

Ashanti Region – 726

Central Region – 192

Eastern Region – 99

Western Region – 61

Western North Region – 56

Volta Region – 34

Upper East Region – 26

Oti Region – 24

Upper West Region – 21

Northern Region – 19

North East Region – 2

Bono Region – 1

Savannah Region – 0

Ahafo Region – 0

Bono East Region – 0