How to boost your immune system
The consumption of foods rich in zinc, probiotics, antioxidants and vitamin C, have been identified as one of the surest ways to boost one’s immune system especially in the phase of the outbreak of the Corona virus pandemic. Fighting the COVID-19 battle, will require that you take in lots of vegetables and fruits rich in […]
Don’t use gloves as protection from COVID-19 – Dr Charity Sarpong
Dr Charity Sarpong, the Greater Accra Regional Director of Health, said the fastest way to be infested by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease is by using gloves. She explained that wearing gloves gave false security, which made people think they were protected from the disease when, in fact, it exposed them more to it. Dr Sarpong […]
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from coronavirus treatment
US actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have been released from a hospital in Australia after receiving treatment for coronavirus. The couple, who are now in self-quarantine in their Queensland rented home, announced they had tested positive last week. The couple were on the Gold Coast as Hanks made a film about Elvis […]
First Liberian with COVID-19 suspended from work
Liberia’s President George Weah has suspended a government official who tested positive for COVID-19 after he returned to the country from Switzerland, becoming the West Africa nation’s first case. Mr Weah said Nathaniel Blama, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, had refused to be quarantined as required by health protocols set up to deal with […]
Coronavirus Scare
CORONAVIRUS SCARE WHICH HAS BECOME A THREAT TO THE WORLD The whole world has now come under great threat because of the menace of Coronavirus. Indeed, no part of the world, whether far or near has become safe for anyone. Countries that were thought to be safe as far as Coronavirus is concerned are no […]
Coronavirus latest: WHO urges more tests for COVID-19
“Test, test, test”. That was the message from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday as it urged countries to check more people for COVID-19. “The most effective way to prevent infections and save lives is breaking the chains of transmission,” said Tedros Adhanom, director-general of WHO. “And to do that we must test and […]
Coronavirus: Staff in hospitality industry being laid off
Some Hotel Operators in Accra, say they are feeling the heat of the Coronavirus out break in the country, resulting in a lay off of some categories of staff. The Operators say they have been making huge losses forcing them to take such drastic measures. Speaking to Radio Ghana, some of the operators, described their […]
Coronavirus: Chief Justice restricts access to courts
Following President Akufo-Addo’s directive for measures to be put in place by institutions to combat the spread of COVID-19, the Judicial Service has made the following arrangements whilst the courts continue to operate. A statement on Monday, March 16 signed by the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Anin Yeboah said courts will practice strict case […]
Coronavirus: Clinical vaccine trials begin as EU considers closing borders
Tests on an experimental vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus have begun in the United States, the first of many efforts around the world to create a vaccine as cases continue to grow. But experts warn it could take a year to 18 months to approve any vaccine. Meanwhile, the European Union announced a […]
Nigeria confirms third coronavirus case
Nigeria has confirmed a third case of coronavirus infection in the country. The patient is a 30 year-old Nigerian female who flew into the commercial city of Lagos from the UK on 13 March. Lagos State Ministry of Health has tweeted that she was under self-Isolation when she developed symptoms. She is receiving care at […]
Tanzania confirms first case of coronavirus
Tanzania has recorded it’s the first case of coronavirus disease. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu said the victim is a 46-year-old female citizen who traveled from Belgium and entered the country on March 15 through Kilimanjaro International Airport. She transited through Sweden and Denmark. The Health Minister said the patient did not show any symptoms when […]
Parliament cannot shut down over coronavirus outbreak- MP
Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, says Parliament has put measures in place to protect MPs against COVID-19. His comments come after the Minority in Parliament disagreed with a directive by Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for MPs to show up Tuesday, March 17 to pass a […]
Power outage in Accra due to technical fault from GRIDCo- ECG
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has blamed the Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCO for yesterday’s power outage in parts of the capital, Accra, which has left many areas still without electricity. In a communique, ECG explained that the outage is due to a technical challenge from GRIDCo. While apologizing for the inconvenience caused, ECG assured […]
UW: Businesses adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols, WA runs short on sanitizers
Following the directives and protocols regarding the novel Corona Virus COVID-19 from the Presidency and the Ministry of Health, businesses in Wa the Upper West Regional Capital have begun taking precautionary measures. When GBC’s Mark Smith visited some shopping centres in the Central Business District of Wa, water and soap had been provided for customers […]
