COVID-19: Ashaiman Traders adamant in practicing personal hygiene
Traders at the Ashaiman Mandela Market, are adamant despite calls on Ghanaians to ensure strict personal hygiene to curb the spread of the coronavirus. A visit by Radio Ghana to the market showed, that most traders pay little or no attention to the directive by the President to cover their mouths and noses when coughing […]
Ghana Football Association closes office indefinitely
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has closed its offices until further notice following the breakout of the coronavirus across the world. A statement from the GFA said members of the GFA including clubs, Regional Football Associations, etc are being reminded to use the online systems of the GFA (email, Registration System – FIFA Connect) to […]
Ghana’s coronavirus cases increase to 16
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), has confirmed five more cases of coronavirus in Ghana, bringing the total to 16 as at Friday, March 20 at 0945GMT. The five new cases, according to GHS on a portal to update Ghanaians on the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana, were all reported from Greater Accra Region. “This brings […]
COVID-19: Kumasi pastor who flouted ban on social gatherings granted bail
The Pastor who was arrested in Kumasi for contravening the ban on social gatherings imposed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in Ghana has been cautioned and granted bail by the Police. A news release by the Ashanti Regional Police Command said the head pastor of the Open Arms Ministry, Apostle Kofi Nkansah, alias […]
Coronavirus: Cannes Film Festival postponed due to outbreak
France’s Cannes Film Festival, arguably the world’s most prestigious film festival and cinema’s largest annual gathering, has postponed its 73rd edition due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers of the French Riviera festival, scheduled to take place May 12-23, said Thursday that they are considering moving the festival to the end of June or the beginning […]
Netflix to cut streaming quality in Europe for 30 days
Netflix will reduce the video quality on its service in Europe for the next 30 days, to reduce the strain on internet service providers. Demand for streaming has increased because large parts of Europe are self-isolating at home due to the coronavirus outbreak. The video-streaming provider said lowering the picture quality would reduce Netflix data […]
20th March, 2020
The Daily Graphic applauds the President for inviting the Clergy to pray for the country. The paper is not only enthused about the President’s foresight and wisdom but also impressed by the high turnout of the Clergy, who were also given the opportunity to say prayers for the nation and most especially, seek the face […]
PSGH lauds govt’s response to COVID-19; Calls for PPEs for frontline staff
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has commended President Akufo-Addo and government for the leadership role shown so far, in the fight against COVID-19. The Society in a statement signed by its President, Benjamin Botwe, said it will continue to make input into the national effort as a member of the National Technical Coordinating Committee […]
Tunisia confirms first coronavirus death
Tunisia has confirmed the first fatal case of coronavirus, a 72-year-old woman who died on Thursday night in hospital after being transferred from her home in the eastern resort city of Sousse. The health ministry in a statement said she had travelled back to the country from Turkey four days ago and was suffering from […]
We will continue with Ghana card registration- NIA reacts to critics
The National Identification Authority (NIA), says it has not violated President Akufo-Addo’s directives on public gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reacting to critics who have condemned their decision to continue with the mass registration exercise after the Presidential directive, the NIA in a statement on Thursday, March 20, said it has not […]
