Ghana's COVID-19 death rises to 1,172

Out of this, 38 of the cases are severe while 11 others are said to be in a critical state.

According to the health authority, about 72 new cases were recorded, bringing the total confirmed COVID-19 cases to 129,948.

A total of 126,813 people have either recovered or been discharged from treatment facilities.

It said the Greater Accra Region has the largest number of active cases about 1,328.