COVID-19 deaths have hit 656, the latest figures from the Ghana Health Service indicate. 

Also, some 272 new cases have been confirmed.

The active caseload is currently 4,782.

Since mid-March 2020, Ghana has confirmed a total of 86,737 cases with 81,299 recoveries. 

Regional breakdown: 

Greater Accra Region - 48,466

Ashanti Region - 14,965

Western Region - 5,478

Eastern Region - 3,904

Central Region - 3,047

Volta Region - 2,111

Northern Region - 1,458

Bono East Region - 1,237

Upper East Region - 1,232

Bono Region - 1,105

Western North Region - 808

Ahafo Region - 666

Upper West Region - 444

Oti Region - 308

North East Region - 160

Savannah Region - 97