Coronavirus Updates
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Fear grows as Pubs reopen today in England
Pubs in England reopened on Saturday at 6 a.m. for the first time since late March, bringing cheer to drinkers and the industry but fears of public disorder and fresh coronavirus cases. The move is p…
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Most Africans believe they are immune to coronavirus – report
Across Africa, less than half the population who have been interviewed about the deadly Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic believed they faced the risk of contracting the virus. More than 60 pe…
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CEDECOM disinfects hotels, pubs, others in Central Region alongside Zoomlion
The Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM) in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited have begun a disinfection exercise for hotels, tourist attraction centres, pubs and restaurants in the…
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South Africa: Over 40 soldiers test positive for coronavirus
The South Africa Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that at least 40 of its officers have tested positive for coronavirus. “Like all other front-line workers, SANDF soldiers are exposed to the scour…
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Heavy pandemic ravages U.S as Britain eases quarantine in style
The US posted a record 53,000 new coronavirus cases as the deadly pandemic accelerated across the Americas, but its slowdown in Europe led Britain to announce Friday the first exemptions to its quara…
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Conspiracy theories, superstition challenge in fighting covid-19 in North East Region
The strong belief in superstitions and myths among many residents in the North East Region is a major challenge to fighting the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The National Commission f…
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Ghana’s coronavirus count rises above 18,000
Ghana has recorded 496 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total tally to 18,630, with 14,046 recoveries, representing 74 per cent of positive cases. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director General of …
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We haven’t stopped coronavirus testings – GHS
The Ghana Health Service says testings for coronavirus has not stopped in the country. According to GHS, contrary to claims that testings have stopped, the country continue to tests for coronavirus. …
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Govt sets aside ¢8m allowance for frontline workers – Deputy Finance Minister
Mr Charles Adu Boahen, Deputy Minister of Finance has told Parliament that government has set aside GH₵8 million to be paid as the COVID-19 Special Allowance designated for frontline health workers. …
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Israel: Researchers develop more accurate antibody test — report
Israeli researchers have developed a highly accurate and efficient test for coronavirus antibodies that could greatly contribute to ongoing efforts to assess the extent of the virus spread among the …