Nigeria extends coronavirus lockdown in main cities
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has announced an extension of the lockdown in the capital Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states in order to sustain the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The initial 14-day lockdown was due to end Monday night but has now been extended by 14 days. Essential workers, food shops and pharmacies will however […]
PNC Chairman, Bernard Mornah, donates towards fight against COVID-19 in UWR
In support of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana, the National Chairman of People’s National Convention, Bernard Monarh has donated 75 Veronica buckets, 115 hand sanitisers, and six cartons of carbolic soap to the Nadowli-Kaleo constituency in the Upper West Region. Presenting the items valued at ¢8,000.00 on behalf of Mr. Mornah […]
IMF Executive Board approves US$1 billion disbursement to Ghana
The International Monetary Fund said its Executive Board has approved the disbursement of two billion dollars to Ghana to be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The disbursement will help address the urgent fiscal and balance of payments needs that Ghana is facing, improve confidence, and catalyse support from other development partners. […]
Eighty fishermen under mandatory quarantine in Central Region
Eighty fishermen in the Central Region, who returned from their fishing expedition in neighbouring African countries, have been put under mandatory quarantine, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) disclosed on Tuesday. Dr Akosua Owusu-Sarpong, the Central Regional Director of the GHS, at a meeting organised by the Regional Coordinating Council, said the Service was following up […]
Public comply with stay off beach directives on Easter Monday
Beaches in and around Accra which are usually filled with revelers during holidays and weekends, laid quiet this Easter Monday. The Khebab grill stands, loud music, horses and other attractions were absent as most people stayed home to observe the national holiday and the Christian festival during the partial lockdown. The Ghana News.Agency visited the […]
Vulnerable feeding approach is a recipe for disaster
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) says the handling and distribution process adopted by government officials for sharing food to the vulnerable in lockdown areas is a recipe for spreading COVID-19. According ChaLoG “this is because the much touted WHO protocol of social distancing is completely nonexistent in almost all the areas ChaLoG assessed”. The […]
Stop helping illegal migrants cross into Ghana or face consequences- Immigration Service
The Ghana Immigration Service has urged residents along the Ghana’s borders to comply with directives aimed at combating COVID-19. A statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Superintendent Michael Amoako-Atta, stated that all borders remain closed to human traffic until further notice. It therefore urges residents to cooperate as well as volunteer information to […]
Soldier, GBC Driver in ‘near standoff’ at Abeka Lapaz
A GBC Driver, on routine duty Monday, April 13, to pick up a staff for work at Tabora, was denied access to go through a Police barrier at Abeka Lapaz, near a spot called Las Palmas. A soldier manning the barrier, according to the driver, allowed some drivers who had queued behind him to cross […]
Coronavirus: Health expert lauds extension of lockdown
A Public Health Expert, Dr. John Amuasi has lauded government’s extension of the lockdown due to the spate of the coronavirus infections now covering ten regions in Ghana. He believes that strict enforcement of the lockdown in affected areas is key in checking the rate of infection. Government extended the lockdown imposed on Greater Accra […]
Spurs reverse furlough decision for non-playing staff
Tottenham have reversed their decision to use the government’s furlough scheme for some non-playing staff during the coronavirus crisis following criticism from supporters. On 31 March, the English football club announced 550 employees would take a 20% pay cut in an attempt “to protect jobs”. But on Monday, a Spurs statement said non-playing staff would […]
MP donates Veronica Buckets, hand sanitisers to communities and health centres
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Member of Parliament for Afadzato South Constituency in the Volta Region, Angela Oforiwaa Alorwu –Tay, has donated Veronica buckets, soaps, wipes and hand sanitizers worth GHC 20,000.00 to communities and health centres within the Afadzato South District. The donation is part of the MP’s efforts towards helping her constituents in […]
Vice President launches Ghana’s Covid 19 Tracker App
The Vice President, Dr. Mahmud Bawumia, has launched Ghana’s ”Covid 19 Tracker App” inAccra. The App was developed by the Ministry of Communications to answer Users’ questions on Coronavirus, help in checking symptoms of carriers and how to report suspected cases. Vice President Bawumia said the launch of the App is an important step by […]
COVID-19: Over 60 South African nationals repatriated from Ghana
South Africa on Monday repatriated over 60 of its stranded nationals, who want to return home from Accra, which is undergoing a 21-day lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. They were seen off at the Kotoka International Airport by Madam Lulama Xingwana, the South African High Commissioner to Ghana. Madam Xingwana said their […]
Assemblyman in police grips over fake hand sanitizers
Mr. John Tekyi, Assemblyman for Gomoa Obuasi Electoral Area in the Gomoa Central District, has been arrested by the police for allegedly manufacturing fake hand sanitizers. Popularly known as “Donkoh” the Assemblyman has been manufacturing the COVID-19 combat product without permit from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). Tekyi was arrested upon a tip-off after […]
