Coronavirus: Tunisians held over plot to infect police officers
The interior ministry in Tunisia says that two men, including a suspected jihadist, have been arrested over an alleged plot to infect members of the security forces with coronavirus. The ministry says that the suspected jihadist – recently released from prison – had tried to encourage those who might have the virus to cough on […]
Rebecca and Merck Foundations support more vulnerable groups
The Rebecca Foundation with support from the Merck Foundation has presented boxes of food and relief items to some persons living with disabilities, HIV and AIDS and some artisans affected by the hardships of COVID-19 the Stay Home order. The restriction on movements order was announced by the President some three-weeks ago, as part of […]
Chinese govermnent apologises to Ghana
Ghana’s mission in China has assured Ghanaians in China that the maltreatment meted out to them by Chinese officials have been addressed. According to Ghana’s ambassador to China Edward Boateng, officials of the mission have had several meetings with the Chinese authorities who have apologized for what they described as a mistake. China has been […]
Social distancing: U/E Health Directorate calls for closure of markets over non-compliance
The Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Winfred Ofosu, has called on all municipal and district assemblies in the Region to close their markets temporarily or draw a time table for traders due to non-observance of social distancing. He observed that the overcrowding at those markets could aid the rapid […]
South Africa records a spike in coronavirus deaths
South Africa has recorded 14 more deaths as a result of coronavirus, bringing the total to 48. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the two provinces of Limpopo and Eastern Cape had recorded their first deaths. KwaZulu Natal province is leading with 20 fatalities reported so far. South Africa has recorded 2,605 positive cases of the […]
Coronavirus: Caf and Ghana FA medical expert fears for Premier League
Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Ghana Football Association (GFA) Medical officer, Prince Pamboe is worried about the immediate future of the Premier League in the wake of the raging coronavirus pandemic. The top-flight is currently under suspension as part of the measures to curb the spread of the disease which has so far infected […]
Champions League Final: UEFA plans for final on August 29
Uefa is working on plans that would see the Champions League final end the 2019-20 season on 29th August. European football’s governing body will meet on 23rd April 2020 for more discussions about how to complete a campaign that has been disrupted by coronavirus. It is likely one decision will be to agree that leagues […]
WHO warning: Africa at risk if US cuts funding
Programmes on polio eradication, the fight against HIV and malaria in Africa will be greatly affected if US President Donald Trump’s decision to cut funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) is ratified by congress. WHO’s Africa head Matshidiso Moeti has appealed to the US to reconsider President Trump’s decision. The US, which is the […]
Your hard work is crucial in COVID-19 fight – VP Bawumia to staff of COVID-19 Call Centre
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the hardworking staff of the COVID-19 Call Centre for their contributions to the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a visit to the Centre on Thursday (April 16, 2020), Vice President Bawumia emphasised that the gathering and availability of data have played a significant role […]
Coronavirus: UK lockdown extended for ‘at least’ three weeks
Lockdown restrictions in the UK will continue for “at least” another three weeks as it tackles the coronavirus outbreak, Dominic Raab has said. The foreign secretary told the daily No 10 briefing that a review had concluded relaxing the measures now would risk harming public health and the economy. “We still don’t have the infection […]
Coronavirus: Trump unveils plan to re-open states in phases
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the US, President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on re-opening state economies in the coming months. The guidelines for “Opening up America Again” outline three phases in which states can gradually ease their lockdowns. Mr Trump promised governors they would be handling the process themselves, with help from […]
VEEP visits COVID-19 Call Centre to familiarise himself with its operations
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday (April 16), visited the state-of-the-art National Information Contact Centre (NICC) established to receive information and concerns from the public in relation to the measures being implemented by the Government against COVID-19. The Centre is manned by personnel from the Ghana Health Service and other emergency service providers. The 24/7 […]
COVID-19: Corporate Institutions urged not to limit charity works
A Business and Administration Expert, Eben-Kay Hodo has urged corporate institutions and business philanthropists not to limit their charity works in these COVID-19 times to only big cities like Accra and Kumasi. Using financial institutions as an example, Mr. Hodo said most banks have branches in remote areas where these charitable activities like donations of […]
Coronavirus: Eto’o plans to help 100,000 in Cameroon
Former Barcelona and Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o has said he will distribute supplies to 100,000 people to help support efforts to combat coronavirus in his home country. Eto’o runs a foundation in the country and has promised that it will be used to “share soaps, sanitisers and several food items to fifty thousand households in […]
