Lockdown extension to be decided next week

Akufo-Addo indicated that his government will determine whether or not to extend the lockdown imposed on parts of the country next week. He said, the decision will largely be based on the results of the over 19,000 tests that have been conducted due to the enhanced contact tracing exercise. Other stories President Nana Akuffo-Addo extends … Read more

Coronavirus: 804 individuals in quarantine released to join their families – Akufo-Addo

About 804 individuals who were part of 1,030 travellers in mandatory quarantine have joined their families, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. The remaining 121 he said, are in the process of being released. “I want to thank all of them and their families and loved ones for their understanding and co-operation with the stringent procedures … Read more

Sarkodie Jabs Zapp Mallet in new Tweet

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has confused numerous for his coded message days after he was impacted by incredible music maker Zapp Mallet. In the event that we review amazing music maker Zapp Mallet pummeled Sarkodie, requesting that he put some regard on his name after he combined him with some youthful music makers on his #BehindDaHitz … Read more

Noguchi finally ‘approves’ Ghana-made drug to fight Coronavirus

Professor Abraham Kwabena Anang, the director at the Noguchi Memorial Medical Institute has revealed that Ghana may have a drug that will help in the treatment of Coronavirus. Speaking to a section of the media he said that a drug called COA FS which is a locally manufactured immune booster can work effectively against Coronavirus. … Read more

Coronavirus: Korle Bu has only 95 PPEs – CEO cries

Ghana’s premier health-care facility, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has only 95 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for its essential front-line workers to battle the Covid- 19 pandemic says the CEO. ALSO READ: Korle Bu delivers drugs to patients during lockdown President Nana Akuffo-Addo extends border closure by 2 weeks Coronavirus: 11 Togolese in isolation in kumasi … Read more

COVID-19 patient in Upper East returned from Western Region – Upper East RCC

Fresh details concerning the first person to be confirmed COVID-19 positive in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region indicate that the patient had spent a week in the Western Region before moving to the Upper East. The patient, a 33-year-old woman, had no history of travel outside Ghana nor contact with any of the other … Read more

COVID-19 patient who escaped from Tamale reportedly arrested in Accra

The Guinean who tested positive for COVID-19 but subsequently escaped from a quarantine facility at Tamale in the Northern Region has been arrested in Accra. The patient was arrested in Accra. Deputy Health Minister, Alexander Abban on The Big Issue on Saturday said while the patient was spotted and arrested before Saturday morning, it was surprising how … Read more

Kempinski denies suggestions it is laying off 85% of workers

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City has denied suggestions it is laying off 85% of its workers as a result of poor business due to the coronavirus. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta told Parliament late Friday: “for a hotel like Kempinski which has about 400 workers, they are letting 340 go home. They are closing about … Read more

Filling Station closed down at Dome-Kwabenya after staff tests positive for Coronavirus

A filling station on the Dome-kwabenya road has been closed down by the MP of constituency after a staff tested positive of the novel coronavirus. The statement issued by the member of parliament is below. Adhering strictly to health protocols and safety tips during this time of COVID-19 outbreak is crucial to prevent a faster … Read more

President Akufo-Addo extends border closure by 2 more weeks

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has further extended the closure of Ghana’s borders by an additional two (2) week period. This was announced by the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah via his social media handle. “Hi Folks, President @NAkufoAddo has by a new executive instrument, EI 66, extended the closure of Ghana’s borders by another two weeks … Read more