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CDC adds six more symptoms for coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six new symptoms for the coronavirus to its website as officials grapple with gauging the...

Virus likely to keep coming back each year – Chinese scientists warn

China’s top scientists said the novel coronavirus will not be eradicated, joining a growing consensus around the world that the pathogen will likely return in waves...

COVID19: UHAS to test 75 samples a day

Dr. Kwabena Duedu, head of the Biomedical Laboratory Scientists of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) says the laboratory can test 75...

PharmAccess Foundation, UGMC launch CovidConnect App

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and PharmAccess Foundation has introduced a new care coordination service...

Coronavirus: How football fans want to fill stadium if league returns [photos]

Fans of German club, Borussia Monchengladbach,  have paid for more than 8,000 cardboard cutouts of themselves to fill their stadium if the Bundesliga returns...

Breast milk studied as potential coronavirus treatment

Lactating mothers in the New York City area, as well as around the country, are signing up for a study that may lead to...

I almost got coronavirus when Nana Addo promised 88 hospitals in his address – JOY

President Nana Akufo-Addo has outlined plans by the government to build 94 hospitals across the 16 regions of the country.The health project comprises 88...

Covid-19 breakthrough for Ghana as KNUST, INCAS Diagnostics develop rapid diagnostic test

Ghana has once again had a major breakthrough as the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Incas Diagnostics, a diagnostic company...

13 Ghanaian doctors infected with coronavirus – Dr Baidoo discloses

A number of doctors in Ghana have been infected by the deadly Coronavirus, according to the Ashanti Divisional Chairperson of the Ghana Medical Association,...

Woman with COVID-19 symptoms runs to police station for help

A woman ran to a police station in Lagos for help after showing symptoms of coronavirus following failed attempts to reach the National Centre...

Covid-19: Wesley Girls’ High School (WGHS) Old Students donate PPEs to Cape Coast Regional Hospital

The 2004 Year Group of the Old Girls' Association of Wesley Girls’ High School (WGHS) have donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to the...

Coronavirus: Lower West Akyem records first case

The Lower West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern region has recorded its first case of Covid-19.ALSO READ:Audio: 88 district hospitals in a year possible...

88 district hospitals: Oppong Nkrumah has a message for naysayers [audio]

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has a message for pessimists doubting government’s ability to build 88 district hospitals in a year.ALSO READ:Why the Minority...

Social media unimpressed by Akufo-Addo’s promise to build more hospitals

Unlike previous addresses from President Nana Akufo-Addo that received massive applauds from the general public, the  8th national address on Sunday has been greeted with...

Audio: 88 district hospitals in a year possible if … GMA

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said building 88 district hospitals within a year is possible if the government is committed to it.ALSO READ:COVID-19...

Neem tree leaves, others being tested for COVID-19 treatment

The Centre for Plant Medicine Research at Mampong Akwapim in the Eastern Region is testing the effectiveness of neem leaves and some herbs in...

Coronavirus: Diamond Platinumz to pay rent for 500 families

Bongo Flava star, Diamond Platinumz, has pledged to pay rent for 500 households in Tanzania as the country grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.The singer says...

Coronavirus: Nigerian lawyers sue China for $200b

A group of Nigerian lawyers have filed a class action suit against China, following the adverse effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on Nigerians. ALSO READ:Man dies...

Lockdown: Sex workers, clients arrested

No fewer than 18 commercial sex workers have been arrested in Ondo State for flouting the state government's lockdown order put in place to prevent...

Check out six new symptoms of coronavirus

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six new symptoms of the coronavirus to its website as officials grapple with gauging...

Children wear social distancing headgears as schools resume in China (photos)

Life in China is now returning to normalcy since the outbreak of Coronavirus. ALSO READ:Funny Face’s message to Adebayor after he refused to donate to...

Man dies of Coronavirus few hours to his 60th birthday

A Nigerian man, identified as Jide Arije, has been reported to have lost his life to the deadly pandemic coronavirus disease few hours to...

Teens in captivity explore porn, inflict self-harm

Psychiatrists have noticed a perceptible rise in the number of city teenagers getting hooked to pornography as the lockdown is seeing them stationed for...

Akufo-Addo will find money to fund construction of ’88 hospitals’ – Gabby tells NDC

A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) says President Nana Akufo-Addo will find money to fund the construction of 88 hospitals...

88 hospitals: Check out Gabby’s response to NDC

A leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) says President Nana Akufo-Addo will find money to fund the construction of 88 hospitals...

Coronavirus: Support your kids at home – Education Minister to parents

The Minister for Education, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on parents and guardians to continue to render their utmost support to their children...

Oppong Nkrumah slams Mahama over comment on COVID-19

The Akufo-Addo government has said it will not be sidetracked by what it deems as former President John Mahama’s continuous invitation to dabble in...

Funny Face’s message to Adebayor after he refused to donate to Togo to fight coronavirus [watch]

Comedian Funny Face has urged his best friend, Emmanuel Adebayor, not to be bothered about what people say as people are always in a...

Meaning of Akufo-Addo’s fabric will shock you

President Nana Akufo-Addo has won the hearts of many Ghanaians with his love for local fabrics.ALSO READ:Efya ready for collaboration with female musiciansDuncan-Williams’ shocking...

Why the Minority thinks govt’s construction of 88 hospitals is a campaign strategy

The Minority in Parliament is doubtful promises by President Nana Akufo-Addo to build 88 district hospitals will materialise anytime soon.They say there are no...

Coronavirus tips: 5 things in your car you definitely need to disinfect now!

In this lockdown, the one thing we have been ignoring the most is our car. We don’t really find ourselves in need of them...

Liberia’s justice minister tests positive for coronavirus

The health authorities in Liberia have announced that Justice Minister, Frank Musa Dean, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is receiving treatment at a...

Husband suffers nightmares after wife died in his arms of coronavirus

A grieving husband has spoken out about the "horrific" moment his NHS worker wife died in his arms whilst struggling to breathe from coronavirus.Laura Tanner's...

Three key symptoms of new coronavirus-related condition in children

Last night, doctors across the UK were sent an urgent alert about a new coronavirus-related syndrome affecting children.Cases of the mysterious syndrome have increased over the...

Duncan-Williams’ shocking prophecy on coronavirus [watch]

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams is asking the world to brace themselves for more challenges ahead after the novel coronavirus.Leading in a time of prayer on...

Two cargo vehicles with coronavirus passengers intercepted in Oti Region

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) last week intercepted two cargo vehicles that had onboard a total of 67 passengers, out of whom 17 tested...

Akufo-Addo hints of ending Covid-19 restrictions soon

President Nana Akufo-Addo says he will soon announce an end to restrictions imposed on the public to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.However,...

Nurse who battled coronavirus with Boris Johnson in intensive care dies

An NHS nurse, who fought for his life alongside Boris Johnson, has died from coronavirus.Larni Zuniga, 54, passed away after battling the disease in...

Covid-19: Price hike of drugs, others may lead to collateral deaths in Ghana – UK Pharmacist (Video)

Ghana is likely to be hit by collateral deaths due to failure to put in place measures to curb the price gouging (price hikes)...

Covid-19: Publish intention to procure items through single-sourcing – Martin Kpebu to govt

Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Martin Kpebu, has cautioned the Government of Ghana to think beyond the law by publishing any intention to procure anything...