Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the COVID-19, but the World Health Organization (WHO) is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders do not prioritise testing for it, a WHO envoy said on Monday. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of […] The post WHO fears ‘silent’ COVID-19
In some places, scaled-down ceremonies were broadcast over the internet. But the virus overshadowed the national holiday, which is normally a time of flag-waving parades and events to commemorate fallen soldiers. In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, a small group of veterans in uniform gathered in Beal Memorial Cemetery to recite the names of the dead […] The post U.S.
Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an “immediate second peak” if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday. The world is still in the middle of the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak, WHO emergencies head Dr Mike Ryan told an […] The post COVID-19: WHO
A former Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko has called on African leaders to use the COVID-19 outbreak as an opportunity to unite the continent. He made the call as Ghana joined the rest of Africa to mark the African Union day. Boakye Agyarko in a Facebook post said the COVID-19 pandemic must compel the leadership […] The post COVID-19 pandemic must encourage African
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has commended the public service and some multinational companies for ensuring job security amidst the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana. According to the union, but for its timely intervention, many more employees would have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. So far, the Ghana Tourism Federation for […] The post We’ll
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has denied reports on social media that he had contracted COVID-19 and had been flown out of the country to seek treatment. “There has never been any reassignment of duties of the president. The public should not delve into propaganda,” Mr Kiir said. Last week Mr Kiir’s deputy […] The post South Sudan President
The World Health Organization (WHO) has temporarily paused the use of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as part of a global effort to find a cure for COVID-19. The organisation’s executive board made the decision following a study published in the medical journal The Lancet on 20 May that showed that the drug increased mortality rates among […] The post Coronavirus:
The Bolgatanga Regional Hospital has successfully treated and discharged all persons with COVID-19 at its treatment centre, the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winfred Ofosu has disclosed. The region recorded 26 positive COVID-19 cases between April and May 2020. Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Ofosu indicated that 20 out of the 26 […] The post U/E:
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerian farmers must produce enough for the country to eat, saying that the country has “no money to import” food. The comments follow concerns around food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic and rising food prices in Africa’s most populous nation. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Programme, […] The post COVID-19:
Long queues and chaos greeted passengers at Indian airports as flights resumed two months after they were halted to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Local media said almost 100 flights were canceled, but many more took off. Maharashtra state, which has India’s highest number of Covid-19 cases, said it would only allow only 50 […] The post Coronavirus:
Football is by far the most revered sport in Ghana. It remains interwoven with our sociocultural identity as a Republic. Our national teams continue to be a great source of pride and an important unifying factor for Ghanaian citizens. Strangers, and even the bitterest foes, in a wave of euphoria, would rarely ever resist embracing […] The post Vincent Djokoto writes: Until
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is unwavering in his call for a vaccine for COVID-19 developed in Africa. “A belief that an African treatment and an African vaccine for COVID-19 is possible,” he said in a statement to commemorate AU Day today, May 25, 2020. The African Union was […] The post African
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it is evaluating why a lot more health workers are testing positive for COVID-19 in the country. Health workers have consistently complained about inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which heightens their risk of infections in their line of duty. Last week, for instance, the Western Region reportedly had 43 […] The post GHS
With a total of 2,376 cases and dozens of new infections each day, Ivory Coast has yet to contain the virus. But authorities are confident pupils can study together in safety after the introduction of extra hygiene measures. In Abidjan’s Adjame neighborhood, children in backpacks queued to wash their hands under a teacher’s watchful eye […] The post COVID-19:
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has insisted that Ghana’s exchange rate has fared better under the Akufo-Addo-led government than the previous administration. Dr. Bawumia said this in reaction to criticisms that the cedi keeps depreciating against major currencies despite his comments that the exchange rate is under control. While defending government’s macroeconomic performance in […] The post ‘We’ve
A man has died from gunshot wounds after he was shot multiple times on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Spot M near Ofankor in Accra. According to police, the deceased was brought to the police station unconscious by some persons around 1:45 pm. The complainant alleged that the deceased had been shot by his landlord […] The post Ofankor: Tenant allegedly shot
Without denying or confirming rumours that some personnel at the Western Naval Command have contracted COVID-19, the Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, Commodore Emmanuel A. Kwafo, says his staff cannot be quarantined due to the frontline role they play for the state. Commodore Kwafo told Citi News that the Command prioritizes the COVID-19 […] The post Reports
The president of South Africa has warned that the country’s coronavirus outbreak is going to get much worse while announcing that lockdown measures are to be eased. Cyril Ramaphosa said a third of the country’s more than 22,000 cases had been recorded in the last week. Despite that, the president said the current lockdown could […] The post Coronavirus
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described as shameful the governments handling of Ghanaians stranded abroad issue. According to him, the Kuwaiti incident shows a serious lapse on the part of the government in responding to the needs of its citizens abroad. “This should be our collective shame. We […] The post COVID-19:
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) has explained that, the application process for the government’s Coronaravirus Alleviation Program (CAP) is free. According to the Board, applicants are not expected to pay any fee to anyone during the application process. The caution comes on the back of reports that some applicants are being charged […] The post We’re
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