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COVID-19 cases hit 23,463

July 9, 2020 10:45 am Add a Comment

Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana have increased to 23,463. Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Aboagye told the media at the Covid19 press briefing at the information ministry on Thursday in Accra. He said about 9,403 … Read more →

Mahama has not tested positive for COVID-19 – NDC

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Former President John Dramani Mahama has not tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Sammy Gyamfi has said. He has subsequently implored the public to disregard social media speculation … Read more →

COVID-19: Chief Justice Anin Yeboah self isolates

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The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah has gone into a mandatory 14–day self-isolation on the advice of his doctors. A circular dated July 7, 2020, signed and issued by the Judicial Secretay, Ms Pamela Cynthia Addo and circulated to all High Court … Read more →

Ghana Health Service tracking suspected COVID-19 cases in Mfantsipim, others

July 7, 2020 2:32 pm Add a Comment

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Patrick Kuma Aboagye has said measures are underway to track suspected cases of COVID-19 in some Senior High Schools. These schools include the Wesley Grammar SHS, Mfanstipim School, Prang SHS and Odorgonno … Read more →

Osafo Marfo tests positive for COVID-19

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Senior Minister Osafo Marfo has tested positive for the virus, www.233times.net is reliably informed. Addressing the press during its weekly update, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the minister has also given permit for his status to be disclosed to … Read more →

Teacher at Accra Girls SHS, spouse test positive for COVID-19

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A teacher at the Accra Girls Senior High School and the spouse have contracted the novel Coronavirus. The latest confirmation is in addition to the already announced cases of infection among six students of the school. This means the school … Read more →

VIDEO: Heavy security presence at Accra Girls SHS after parents storm school over COVID-19 fears

July 6, 2020 1:52 pm Add a Comment

Some parents and guardians have stormed the Accra Girls Senior High School after six students reportedly contracted the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Police officers have been deployed at the entrance of the school to manage the situation. The parents some of whom … Read more →

Trust Hospital loses Top Surgeon to COVID-19

July 3, 2020 1:18 pm Add a Comment

The Trust Hospital in Accra, has lost one of its top surgeons, Dr. Richard Kisser to Corvid-19. The hospital in a notice said Dr. Kisser died on July 2, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) where he was … Read more →

CEO of Forestry Commission Sir John has died

July 1, 2020 10:28 pm Add a Comment

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and CEO of the Forestry Commission Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John has died. He is reported to have died in Accra after a short illness. He tested positive … Read more →

Recovered coronavirus patients reporting ‘psychological issues’ months later

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Doctors have been left baffled after several coronavirus patients have reported freak pains, lung problems and psychological issues, months after recovering. The team from Bnei Brak, Israel’s first community clinic, say the reports raise concerns about the long-term effects of Covid-19. Speaking … Read more →