PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street. “He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty,” a statement said. He will still be in charge of the government’s handling of […]
DR Congo capital Kinshasa declares coronavirus shutdown
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s authorities have announced a shutdown of the capital city, Kinshasa, from Saturday to stop the spread of coronavirus Governor Gentiny Ngobila said all residents, apart from essential workers such as medical staff, would have to stay at home for four days, starting on Saturday. They would then be allowed to […]
Fumigation of markets in Kumasi underway
As part of measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana, fumigation of markets in the Ashanti region has begun Friday, March 27 morning. GBC’s Georgina Ama Ankoma reports that at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, security agencies dispatched the various spraying equipment to the 43 districts in the region. She reports that […]
New voters’ register postponed not suspended- EC
The Electoral Commission says it has noted with concern some media reports suggesting that the Voter Registration has been suspended and states that it has NOT been suspended but postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic. A statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Affairs, Sylvia Annor said a new date will be communicated as […]
Ghana records 4 coronavirus cases, total cases now 136
Ghana has recorded four more coronavirus cases barely 24 hours with five people responding to treatment, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed on a portal to update Ghanaians on COVID-19 in Ghana. The four more persons, who tested positive for Covid-19, take the total number to 136 confirmed cases including three deaths and one recovery […]
South Africa reports its first coronavirus deaths
South Africa has reported its first deaths from Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by coronavirus. Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced on Friday that two deaths had occurred in the Western Cape province – one at a private hospital and the other at a public hospital. He also announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases […]
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital suspends all elective surgeries
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has with immediate effect suspended all elective surgeries till further notice. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Ngyedu, explained that some specific elective surgeries may be performed at the discretion of the surgeons. Specialist OPD service would only be on appointment basis. According to the statement, […]
Boost immune system and not resort only to face masks- Ghanaians advised
Listen to attached audio Ghanaians have been urged to eat foods and take drinks that will boost their immune system and not resort to only the use of face masks and other physical protective gears. Spokesperson for M.Y. Caesar Company, Nana Yaa Brefo-Danso, gave the advice when the Company presented Immune Boosters to staff of […]
Lekma Hospital in dire need of personnel, consumables following closure of La General Hospital
Listen to attached audio The Lekma Hospital is recording an increase in the number of patients that call at the Hospital following the closure of the La General Hospital. Due to this, the LEKMA Hospital is compelled to place more chairs outside the Out-Patient’s Depart to contain the clients. The La General Hospital has been […]
Lockdown: GMA welcomes President Akufo-Addo’s assurance
Listen to attached audio The Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has welcomed President Akufo-Addo’s assurance that government will soon state its position on a lockdown. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, General Secretary of the GMA, Dr. Justice Yankson said it is heartwarming to know that the President is putting careful thought into his decision. At the […]
27th March, 2020
The Daily Graphic applauds President Akufo-Addo for leading the nation to seek the face of God in these trying times. It says the decision is also a reminder and recognition that the gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to Him. The paper believes that the institution of a National Day of […]
N/R: Joint Military and Police force to enforce ban on public gatherings as two suspected coronavirus cases test negative
Two suspected cases of COVID-19 at the Tamale Teaching Hospital turned out negative, following tests at the KCC in Kumasi. There was considerable panic among staff of the Teaching hospital and residents of Tamale, following news of the two suspected cases. A Senior Specialist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. Michael Damaah in an interview […]
U.S. overtakes China with most coronavirus cases
The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country, with more than 85,500 positive tests. According to the latest figures collated by Johns Hopkins University, the US has overtaken China (81,782 cases) and Italy (80,589). But with almost 1,300 Covid-19-related fatalities, the US death toll lags behind China (3,291) and Italy […]
Agotime-Ziope MP supports fight against Covid-19
The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope in the Volta Region, Charles Agbeve, has donated some items to the Agotime-Ziope Health Directorate in his bid to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. The items donated on Thursday, March 19, 2020 include three (3) 350 liter Poly tanks (with fabricated stands), ten (10) Veronica buckets, ten […]
