Adhere to President’s social distancing protocol for 2020 BECE – Teacher Unions urged
Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on Teacher Unions calling for a change in this year’s BECE because of the Coronavirus scare, to adhere to the President’s social distancing protocol, to prepare the candidates for the examination. He said though he shares the concerns raised by the various teacher unions, the […]
No research yet shows Africans are resistant to COVID-19- Health Expert
Health Expert, Kwasih Afadzi Johnson, has explained that an individual may be asymptomatic, but could be a carrier of COVID-19. He said Africans should stop deceiving themselves as having resistance against Coronavirus, because there is currently no research that proves that Africans are resistant to Covid-19. In an interview with GBC’s Rebecca Ekpe, Mr. Johnson […]
Coronavirus cases in Ghana rise to 9
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says two more cases of the coronavirus have been recorded in Ghana. This brings the total number of cases recorded to nine. In a twitter post, the Information Minister disclosed that the cases were confirmed overnight. “Health services are still managing all suspected and confirmed cases well,” he […]
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COVID-19: Water will continue to flow – GWCL assures Wa residents
The Ghana Water Company Limited, GWCL, has assured its customers in the Upper West region that there will be uninterrupted flow of water to allow residents wash their hands thoroughly as part of precautionary measures against the Corona Virus, COVID-19. The Regional Chief Manager of GWCL, Clement Kuukayeng, mentioned that the company had increased production […]
Attorney-General lays Restrictions Bill before Parliament
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Ms Gloria Akuffo, has laid before Parliament the Re-Imposition of Restrictions Bill 2020. The Bill, laid in accordance with Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution, was accompanied by an Executive Approval from the President, dated March 18, 2020. The proposed Bill, which is being laid under a Certificate of […]
UE/R: Media urged to deepen public education on Covid-19
The media has been urged to deepen its public education on COVID-19 to enable people adopt the right behavioral practices to help minimise spread. With strict adherence to the directives, one can be safe from being infected. This was disclosed by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bongo, Mr. Peter Ayamga Ayinbisa, during a stakeholders […]
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa to ‘prepare for the worst’
African countries have been told to prepare for the worst by the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). In all, 16 deaths have been reported: Six in Egypt, six in Algeria, two in Morocco, one in Sudan and one in Burkina Faso. Africa has been the least affected continent, but health experts warn that […]
Mauritius confirms first three coronavirus cases
Mauritius has confirmed its first three cases of coronavirus. Two of the three cases involve cruise ship workers aged 21 and 25, while the third is a traveller from the UK aged 59. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said the three have been placed in isolation. He said the government was tracing all the people the […]
Italy coronavirus deaths rise by record 475 in a day
The number of people dying from coronavirus in Italy has risen by 475 in one day to nearly 3,000 – the biggest increase since the outbreak. There are a total of 35,713 confirmed cases in the country, with more than 4,000 having successfully recovered. Lombardy, the worst-hit region, recorded 319 deaths in one day. Italy […]
Spain’s PM speaks to almost empty parliament chamber amid COVID-19 lockdown
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed rows of empty chairs in the Spanish parliament on Wednesday, as the country’s lockdown kept the majority of lawmakers at home. Those politicians who did attend, sat a good distance away from their colleagues, as Sanchez said that the measures Spain was taking were to “save in the end […]
Coronavirus: Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko to test players
Asante Kotoko will screen its players for the deadly coronavirus disease when the team reconvene after a short break, management member Nana Gyambibi Coker has revealed. The club broke camp in the aftermath of Ghana’s suspension of all football competitions, including the Premier League, on Sunday in compliance to a directive by national president Nana […]
Egypt confirms two more coronavirus deaths
Egypt has confirmed that two patients with coronavirus have died. The two, a 78-year-old Italian woman and a 70-year-old Egyptian man died in an isolation hospital. The death toll from the virus in the country now stands at six. The news comes as 30 more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number […]
EC seeks Parliamentary approval to compile new voters’ register
The Electoral Commission (EC), has submitted to Parliament a new Constitutional Instrument (C.I) to compile a new voters register for the 2020 general elections. The Public Elections (Regulation of Voters) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 when passed will make a passport number one identification to be presented as evidence as a Ghanaian. The C.I, signed by the […]
