Life After COVID-19
NEWS COMMENTARY ON OPPORTUNITIES THAT COVID-19 OFFERED TO US TO CHANGE OUR ATTITUDES As unpredictable as the outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is, one thing that is almost certain is that, at the individual, community, national and global levels, mankind will never be the same again after this mysterious bug ravaging our world is finally […]
Bishop S.N Mensah lauds government for implementing restriction on movement
The President of the Full Gospel Church, Bishop Samuel Noi Mensah has lauded the government for implementing restriction of movement in Greater Accra and Kumasi in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus disease. He said though this could have been done earlier, it is important that Ghanaians also support the government in […]
Tema township calm with little or no traffic
As the country’s partial lockdown to check the spread of the deadly COVID-19 enters day three today, the old Tema township is reported to be calm. There is little or no traffic along the hospital road, apart from a little slow down at some Police checkpoints. A Police Officer said those who are caught loitering […]
Sekondi-Takoradi: 500 market women relocated to Takoradi Jubilee Park
About 500 market women within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly have been relocated to the Takoradi Jubilee Park. The new adjustment is to allow the market women and traders to maintain the social distance as ordered by the President. This forms part of the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Senchi and Old Akrade rail workers asked to go home
Ghanaians working on the railway crossing between Senchi and Old Akrade in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, have been asked to go home. The temporary suspension follows an order by the Indian Contractor Mr. Senil who attributes it to the Corononavirus outbreak. In all, eighteen pillars are expected to be fabricated and positioned […]
People still travelling outside jurisdictions of locked-down areas
Some people are said to be still travelling outside the jurisdictions of the locked-down areas. The Ada West and East Districts in the Greater Accra Region and the South Tongu District of the Volta Region are recording huge numbers of people relocating from their bases in Accra, Tema and Ashaiman. Their motive is to escape […]
Coronavirus: Frontline Medical teams receive donation
The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, on behalf of the Ministry, has donated two thousand packs of bottled drinking water to Frontline Medical teams managing the outbreak of the Coronavirus, COVID-19. The donation is part of the initiative of President Akufo-Addo, to show appreciation of the Government to the frontline medical staff […]
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings
Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. Hajj Minister Mohammed Banten said the kingdom was concerned about the safety of pilgrims and urged people to “wait before concluding contracts”. Some two million people were expected to travel to Mecca and […]
UE/R: World Vision donates PPE to help fight COVID-19
World Vision International Ghana (WVI-GH) has presented Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), valued at $3,000 to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to help fight the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-2019). The presentation was made to the Talensi, Kasena Nanakana West and Builsa South District Health Directorates at the World Vision Office at Tongo in Upper […]
Wimbledon canceled due to coronavirus
Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since World War II because of the coronavirus pandemic. The All England Club announced after an emergency meeting that the oldest Grand Slam tournament in tennis would not be held in 2020. Wimbledon was scheduled to be played on the outskirts of London from June 29 to […]
COVID-19: Govt implementing programmes to cushion vulnerable – Gender Minister
The Government has so far identified about 25,000 vulnerable people to provide for their health, nutritional and safety needs during the two-week restriction of movement of persons in the Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan areas. About 15,000 of them are head porters, with the rest being mentally ill and other persons with disability. They […]
COVID-19: “I am living in fear” – Ogidi Brown shares ordeal
Ghanaian musician, Ogidi Brown has said he is often filled with fear due to the ravaging effect of Coronavirus in Italy. The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Italy currently stands 11,591 with the total cases recorded surging past 101,000. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency from his base in Carpi Provincia Di Modena […]
Somalia bans swimming over Covid-19
The authorities in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, have banned swimming at the popular Lido beach in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Hotels and restaurants operating there have also been ordered to enforce hygiene measures to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. The Lido beach is normally abuzz with swimmers in the afternoons […]
COVID-19: Military Command withdraws soldier to barracks for alleged assault
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday (April 1), said it has withdrawn the soldier who allegedly assaulted a civilian back to the barracks while investigation is underway. Brigadier General A.Y. Nsiah, General Officer Commanding Headquarters, Southern Command, Kpeshie, speaking at a media briefing in Accra, on enhanced measures put in place to enforce the […]
