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Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

February 25, 2020 9:50 am Add a Comment

The worst-hit countries are intensifying their efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus as the number of cases globally surpassed 80,000. In South Korea, infections have risen again, taking the total to 977. Americans have been warned against all but essential … Read more →

This baby recovered from coronavirus without medication

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A 17-day-old baby has recovered from the novel coronavirus after being born to a confirmed patient in Wuhan. The newborn is the youngest patient to have recovered from the virus in China so far, reported state media. She left the … Read more →

Coronavirus death toll rises above 2,000

February 19, 2020 8:52 am Add a Comment

More than 2,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus across the globe, according to the latest figures released Tuesday. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) reported Tuesday that 136 more people died of coronavirus in mainland China, 132 of which … Read more →

Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supplies

February 18, 2020 3:48 pm Add a Comment

Apple has warned that disruption in China from the coronavirus will mean revenues falling short of forecasts. The tech giant said production and sales were affected, and that “worldwide iPhone supply would be temporarily constrained”. The iPhone maker is the … Read more →

Noguchi to present report on two suspected coronavirus cases today

February 6, 2020 1:04 pm Add a Comment

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research says it will by close of day present a detailed report and results for the two suspected cases of coronavirus it received from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital … Read more →

Coronavirus confirmed in all Chinese regions

January 30, 2020 8:42 am Add a Comment

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 170, and a confirmed case in Tibet means it has reached every region in mainland China. Chinese health authorities said there were 7,711 confirmed cases in the country as of … Read more →

How to protect yourself from getting the Coronavirus

January 29, 2020 7:53 am Add a Comment

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices: Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand … Read more →

Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures

January 28, 2020 8:43 am Add a Comment

The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 106, with the number of infections almost doubling in a day. The number of total cases confirmed by China rose to 4,515 as of 27 January, up from 2,835 a … Read more →

Passengers entering Ghana from China to be screened for Coronavirus

January 22, 2020 10:25 am Add a Comment

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced measures to prevent and control the Coronavirus which has killed nine persons in China. As part of the measures, the Ministry says passengers who come into Ghana from China would undergo enhanced screening … Read more →