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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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US Embassy in Ghana evacuates 305 Americans from Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe United States (US) Embassy in Ghana has evacuated 305 Americans from Ghana in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Published on the Embassy’s website, the American citizens were flown to the US on March 25, 2020. “On March 25, 2020, with … Read more →
Ghana’s coronavirus cases now 136
Posted on | CommentGhana has confirmed four new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the total case count to 136. The four new cases were confirmed within the general population by the Ghana Health Service on the morning of Friday, March 27, 2020. Authorities … Read more →
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
Posted on | CommentPrime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said. Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street. “He was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo grants amnesty to 808 prisoners
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted amnesty to 808 prisoners. This is based on the recommendation of the Prisons Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State, a statement issued Thursday, March 26, 2020, by the Director-General … Read more →
Gov’t may introduce restrictions to stop COVID-19 spread – Oppong Nkrumah
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has given indications that the government may announce restrictions in some parts of Ghana as part of additional measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus in the country. He said a restriction or … Read more →
Coronavirus: US Embassy in Accra shut down for 2 weeks
Posted on | CommentThe US Embassy in Accra has been closed to the public for a minimum of two weeks effective March 25 as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). A statement issued by the Embassy said its staff … Read more →
Ghana’s Coronavirus cases shoot to 132
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Health Service has published that a total of 132 persons have so far been confirmed to have been infected with the Coronavirus disease in Ghana This shoots the number from 68 to 132 in 24 hours. 64 new … Read more →
Chief Imam declares two-day fast for Muslims in Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu has declared a two-day fast for all Muslims across the country. Muslims are to observe the fasting on Wednesday [March 25, 2020] and Thursday [March 26, 2020] in the wake of the … Read more →
Coronavirus: 11 more persons on mandatory quarantine test positive shooting number to 68
Posted on | Comment11 more persons who were mandatorily quarantined by the government have tested positive for Coronavirus in Ghana. This increases the total case count of the disease to 68 in Ghana with two deaths. “The sudden spike in case incidence is … Read more →
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Posted on | CommentThe Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed. Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said. The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not … Read more →
Church Of Pentecost donate personal protective logistics worth GHc 45k to MoH
Posted on | CommentThe Church of Pentecost (CoP), in partnership with Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, has donated personal protective logistics worth GHS 45,000.00 to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in support of efforts by the Government in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. The … Read more →
Ghana records 52 confirmed coronavirus cases
Posted on | CommentAs the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause wreaking havoc around the world, many countries are coming up with measures to ensure the safety of their citizens and prevent further spread. In Ghana, intense pressure is mounting on government to not … Read more →
Covid-19: Ghana records 27 cases and 2nd death
Posted on | CommentA second person has died from the coronavirus in Ghana, the Ghana Health Service has announced. “Twenty-seven (27) confirmed cases with two (2) deaths have been recorded. All the twenty-five (25) confirmed cases are receiving treatment in isolation,” Ghana Health … Read more →
Zimbabwe TV host dies of coronavirus
Posted on | CommentThe death of Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba, 30, is a tragic illustration that even the young can succumb to coronavirus. Makamba had a high profile as a broadcaster and had come from a wealthy family. He was diagnosed with coronavirus … Read more →
All suspected Coronavirus cases in Western Region test negative
Posted on | CommentWestern Region Deputy Director of the Ghana Health Service Dr. Kofi Asemanyi-Mensah has revealed that all eight suspected coronavirus cases from health facilities have tested negative. “Here in the Western Region, we have no confirmed case,” Dr Asemanyi-Mensah stressed. “We … Read more →
Coronavirus will be no more in two weeks – Prophet Tobias Abakah Tandoh
Posted on | CommentDuring a church service on Facebook live broadcast yesterday (22nd March, 2020), Founder and Visioneer of Word of Glory Outreach Chapel International, Prophet Tobias Abakah Tandoh prophesied that, the dreaded coronavirus which has shaken the foundations of the world would … Read more →
Coronavirus cases in Ghana now 24
Posted on | CommentThe novel coronavirus cases recorded in Ghana have risen to 24. “Twenty-three of the confirmed cases are receiving treatment in isolation and one of the cases who had an underlying chronic pulmonary condition prior to having COVID-19 died [on Saturday, … Read more →
1,300 Sprayers to disinfect 137 markets in Greater Accra today
Posted on | CommentAbout 1,300 sprayers will be disinfecting 137 markets in the Greater Accra Region today, Monday as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana. This is according to a document sighted by Citi News which assigned … Read more →
COVID-19: Lockdown Greater Accra, Ashanti Regions – Bureau of Public Safety
Posted on | CommentThe Bureau of Public Safety has called for the “immediate discriminated lockdown” of Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions for at least 21 days. The Bureau also called for the lockdown of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and all All … Read more →
Coronavirus cases in Ghana rise to 19
Posted on | CommentThe confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana have risen to 19. The latest cases were confirmed on March 20 and are all imported, according to the Ghana Health Service. Two of the new cases were reported … Read more →
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