Government refutes COVID-19 infection rate reports
The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Nsiah Asare, has refuted reports that three million Ghanaians will be infected by COVID-19 before the peak period of the disease. According to him, the reports are not true. Addressing the media in Accra, Dr. Asare said that analysis was based on a WHO hypothesis or prediction of the […]
Coronavirus: Germany’s states make face masks compulsory
All of Germany’s states have announced plans to make face masks compulsory to combat the spread of coronavirus. Bremen became the final federal region to back the measures, with its senate set to confirm the decision on Friday. Mask use will be compulsory on public transport throughout Germany, and nearly all states will also make […]
Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown
More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown intended to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced. South Africa has had 3,465 confirmed coronavirus cases – second only to Egypt in Africa – and 58 deaths. The country has some of the most stringent […]
Kazakhstan builds hospital for COVID-19 patients in 13 days
Kazakhstan has built a makeshift hospital to treat COVID-19 patients in 13 days in Nur-Sultan, the developer BI Group announced on Tuesday. “The hospital was built in 13 days with a modest budget. It’s a great victory for Kazakh specialists and the entire construction industry,” Aydin Rakhimbayev, chairman of the board of directors of the […]
UNFPA extremely worried over global shortage of condoms
United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA‘s Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem says they are extremely concerned about reports of a global shortage of condoms. In an interview with journalists, Dr. Kanem said the shortage of condoms is particularly a concern because of the high risk of transmission of HIV and AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, […]
GBC lauded for educating public on COVID-19
The State Broadcaster the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC has been commended for focusing on and devoting its airtime to educating and sensitising the public on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on Ghana’s development. Executive Director of NORSAAC, a Northern based Women and Youth NGO, Alhassan Mohammed Awal gave the commendation in an interview with […]
“We’re grateful for lifting lockdown” – Islamic Clerics to President Akufo-Addo
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for lifting the partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shuaib, his spokesperson, said: “we have also observed how you have been reviewing the various measures in order […]
V/R: Nyonyo Foundation donates PPEs to Ho Teaching Hospital
The Volta Regional Member of the Council of State, Francis Nyonyo has donated assorted medical and Personal Protective Equipment to the Ho Teaching Hospital and Anlo Health Directorate in the Volta Region as part of efforts to support medical staff in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The items worth 100 thousand Ghana Cedis is […]
COVID-19: Mahama not just a critic – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, is concerned about the health of Ghanaians and is “not just a critic”. The Party said Mr Mahama had been very active and instrumental in making recommendations and donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health workers in a bid to help the nation win […]
COVID-19: Court fines 6 people GH¢86,400 for attending birthday party
An Accra Circuit Court has fined six people a total of GH¢86,400 for attending a birthday party at Teshie in violation of the restriction imposed on public gatherings in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. Each of the convicts was sentenced to a fine of 1,200 penalty units (GH¢14,400) by the […]
Netflix gets 16 million new sign-ups thanks to lockdown
Netflix has seen subscriber numbers surge this year, as lockdowns around the world keep people at home where they want to be entertained. Almost 16 million people created accounts in the first three months of the year, the firm said. That is almost double the new sign-ups it saw in the final months of 2019. […]
Coronavirus: Sarkodie begs Prez Akufo-Addo to open Ghana’s borders
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has implored President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to open Ghana’s borders for at least a day to enable citizens stuck outside the country to return home. The multiple-award-winning rapper in a tweet lauded the President for his management of Ghana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr president @NAkufoAddo you’ve done so well […]
Ghana’s coronavirus case count rises by 112 to hit 1,154
The coronavirus case count in Ghana has increased to 1154 with 120 recoveries, according to the latest update on the pandemic by the Ghana Health Service on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. According to the Ghana Health Service, “Total samples tested so far now stands at 68,591 with 1.52 % testing positive.” “The results of these […]
COVID-19: Gulf Energy, Careworld Global support 37 Military Hospital
Gulf Energy Limited and CareWorld Global have donated items and equipment to 37 Military Hospital as its contribution towards the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana. The group which also includes Legon Cities FC, Lemla Petroleum Limited, Networking for Hope(An NGO based in Accra), Airtech Limited and Lemla Veterinary Services made the donation made the donation […]
