Coronavirus: Test results of over 15,000 people will determine extension of two weeks lockdown – President Akufo-Addo
Government of Ghana is awaiting the results of more than 15000 people who have been tested for the Coronavirus disease in its enhanced testing programme. The results will determine the next course of action to be taken by government. Addressing the Nation on measures taken to stem the spread of the Coranavirus, President Akufo-Addo said […]
UK: Boris Johnson admitted to hospital for tests due to ‘persistent’ coronavirus symptoms
Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests on the advice of his doctor after being diagnosed with coronavirus ten days ago. “This is a precautionary step, as the Prime Minister continues to have persistent symptoms of coronavirus ten days after testing positive for the virus,” a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement […]
Coronavirus: Government to absorb water bills of all Ghanaians for three months
President Akufo-Addo says government will absorb the water bills of all Ghanaians for the next three months. In a nationwide broadcast, the President said the bills will cover the months of April, May and June. He said he has also directed the ECG and the Ghana Water Company Limited to ensure a stable supply of […]
Coronavirus: President Akufo-Addo announces incentive packages to frontline workers
President Akufo-Addo has given health care workers in the frontline of the COVID-19 fight a three month tax holiday beginning this month. An additional allowance of 50|% of basic salary per month for the next three months will also be enjoyed by these workers. An insurance package of GHC350,000 for each health personnel and allied […]
Two staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital test positive for Coronavirus
Two staff of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, have tested positive for Coronavirus. The two are a nurse and a doctor who work at the Department of Medicine and Department of Child Health respectively. The two are currently being taken care of in the hospital and are responding to treatment. Staff are therefore entreated to remain […]
Clergy entreats Christians not to despair over coronavirus pademic
The spirit of despair seems to be taking over many lives as economies and livelihoods worldwide are being negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This notwithstanding, Minister in Charge of the Grace Methodist Church, Sakaman in Accra, Very Rev. Kingsley Offe-Amoyaw is urging all not to lose hope because Jesus Christ has won the battle […]