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US Embassy in Accra opens thousands of new visa slots; urges World Cup travellers to apply early
Posted on with No CommentThe United States Embassy in Accra has announced an expansion of visa processing capacity, opening “thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots,” with many said to be immediately available. The move is a direct effort to manage anticipated high demand … Read more →
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COVID-19: More European countries begin easing restrictions
Posted on | CommentSome European nations are waking up to more freedoms as lockdowns are slowly eased Across most of France, people will be able to walk outside for the first time in weeks without filling in a permit Spaniards outside of Madrid … Read more →
South Korea fears second wave after spike in new cases
Posted on | CommentA cluster of new coronavirus cases in South Korea has forced the closure of bars and clubs across its capital city, amid fears of a second wave of infections as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown. South Korea reported 34 … Read more →
Ban on public gatherings extended to May 31
Posted on | CommentThe ban on public gatherings introduced by government to stem the tide in the spread of the deadly coronavirus the country has been extended to the end of May, President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced. “Tonight, I have come into your … Read more →
COVID-19: Ghana has 4,700 confirmed cases with 494 recoveries
Posted on | CommentGhana’s case counts of the novel Coronavirus has increased to 4,700. The recoveries have also shot up to 494. This was announced by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo in his ninth address to the nation on Sunday, May 10, 2020. “With … Read more →
COVID-19: Western Region’s case count now 52 with 1 death
Posted on | CommentThe Western Region has recorded a total of 52 confirmed COVID-19 cases, Before the latest number of confirmed cases, the Region had 38, increasing the number by 14 as of Sunday 10th May, 2020. The Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis which is … Read more →
Takoradi: Death toll in Apremdo fire accident reaches 2
Posted on | CommentAnother life has been lost to the fire accident involving the two diesel fuel tankers at Apremdo; a suburb of Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region. The deceased [name withheld], was an apprentice to one of the tanker drivers. He was … Read more →
COVID-19: Confirmed cases in Western Region now 38, first patient fully recovers (More details)
Posted on | CommentThe Western Region has recorded its first recovery case of the novel coronavirus. Reports have it that, the Chinese national at the Coastal Quarry has tested negative for the second time, and thus been ‘clinically’ cleared of the viral infection. … Read more →
WHO mentions Ghana and 5 other countries globally with effective COVID-19 management
Posted on | CommentThe World Health Organization (WHO) has mentioned Ghana as one of the few countries in the world with an effective COVID-19 pandemic management response. Ghana was shortlisted amongst 6 countries worldwide that have a very inspiring plan in the management … Read more →
UK COVID-19 deaths reach 29,427
Posted on | CommentDeaths related to coronavirus in the U.K. have now reached to 29,427. It follows the recording of additional 693 coronavirus deaths across the U.K. Deaths related to coronavirus in the U.K. have now reached to 29,427. It follows the recording … Read more →
COVID-19: Lawyer Fiifi Buckman donates hand sanitizers and face masks to Western Region GJA
Posted on | CommentThe National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Kwesimintsin Constituency, Lawyer Fiifi Buckman on Monday 4th May donated hand sanitizers and face masks to the Western Region chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). Recognising the Journalists as frontline personnel, … Read more →
COVID-19 cases in Africa hit 47,000
Posted on | CommentAfrica has 47,581 cases of the novel coronavirus and 1,862 deaths, according to data released by Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The death toll from the coronavirus has risen in several nations as … Read more →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II clocks 70
Posted on | CommentTHE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool of Asanteman, has clocked 70 years today. Otumfuo who is the last born of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, ascended the throne exactly … Read more →
Takoradi: 2 fuel tankers explode at Apremdo (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentInformation reaching www.233times.net is that two diesel tankers have been gutted by fire at Apremdo, a suburb of Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly. The two tankers were behind Apremdo-Apollo Total Filling Station awaiting orders from managers to discharge fuel into reservoirs. The … Read more →
COVID-19: Western Region records 23 cases (Area breakdown)
Posted on | CommentThe latest update from the Western Region Health Directorate has indicated that the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region is now twenty-three (23). This is an addition of two more cases from the previous updates. From the available … Read more →
Incest, defilement on the rise in Sekondi-Takoradi- Social Welfare
Posted on | CommentThe Department of Social Welfare in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis reports of a rise in cases of incest and defilement in peri-urban communities, most of which are from separated marriages. Metro-Director for the department, Ms. Constance Baidoo said that victims … Read more →
Korle Bu records 100% COVID-19 recoveries
Posted on | CommentThe Covid-l9 treatment centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has successfully treated and discharged all seven patients who were on admission, a statement from the hospital said. The release copied to DGN Online and signed by Chief Executive Officer … Read more →
Takoradi Veterinary Laboratory ready to run COVID-19 test
Posted on | CommentAt long last the Takoradi Veterinary Service Department is ready to run COVID-19 test. The much anticipated Bio-Safety Level 2 and 3 laboratory, have received the full compliment of logistics after some minor repair works were completed last week. The … Read more →
COVID-19: Ghana’s case count shoot up to 2,719 (With Regional Breakdown)
Posted on | CommentThe total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana has shot up to 2,719. Sixty-five (65) more persons have recovered from the novel Coronavirus infection in Ghana. The total recoveries now stand at 294. The Ghana Health Service’s (GHS) disclosed … Read more →
We’ve not approved any Rapid Diagnostic Test kit for COVID-19 – FDA
Posted on | CommentThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is cautioning the public to desist from patronizing unregistered Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits supposedly meant for testing COVID-19. The Authority says the usage of these kits could lead to inaccurate results which may … Read more →
COVID-19: Western Region veterinary lab receives first batch of samples
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional veterinary laboratory in Takoradi has taken delivery of its first batch of COVID-19 samples for testing. The 80 samples which came from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metro, Effia-Kwesimintsim and the Elllembelle District are expected to go through sorting, extraction … Read more →
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