Ghana has once again recorded another major surge in coronavirus cases as 271 more people have tested positive for the deadly virus raising the numbers from 9638 to 9910, in barely 24 hours.

Four more people have also died raising the death toll to 48 from 44.

Recoveries, per the new updates, did not see any major improvement as only 9 people added up to the previously recorded coronavirus-free cases. The recoveries now stand at 3645.

Active cases, on the other hand, are now 6,217.

In terms of the regional breakdown, Ahafo remains the only region with no cases yet while Greater Accra maintains its lead with 6,436 cases.

Regional breakdown

Greater Accra Region - 6,436

Ashanti Region - 1,734

Western Region - 769

Central Region - 489

Eastern Region - 166

Volta Region - 102

Western North Region - 74

Upper East Region - 42

Northern Region - 37

Oti Region - 28

Upper West Region - 22

Bono East Region - 7

North East Region - 2

Savannah Region - 1

Bono Region - 1

Ahafo Region - 0