Coronavirus Updates
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Mozambique launches free coronavirus hotline
The government in Mozambique has launched a free coronavirus hotline to reduce the number of people physically visiting health centres. Callers can dial the switchboard on 110 for information and cou…
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Ghana’s covid-19 cases hit 6,964
Ghana has recorded 156 new coronavirus cases, bringing the national tally to 6,964. The figure stood 6,808, however during a press briefing at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, th…
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Uganda lifts lockdown as restaurants reopen
Uganda will today begin easing lockdown restrictions with private cars expected back on roads and shops and restaurants reopening. But everyone must adhere to wearing of face masks in public. Preside…
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13-year-old boy makes Mozambique’s first covid-19 death
Mozambique has reported its first coronavirus death – a 13-year-old boy from the northern province of Nampula. National Director of Public Health Rosa Marlene confirmed the death on Monday. The south…
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About 88 covid-19 patients have recovered in the Eastern Region
Eighty-eight out 0f 118 coronavirus patients have recovered in the Eastern Region as at May 24. The 88 recovered represents 74.6 percent leaving 30 active cases being managed at the various isolation…
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We will stop covid-19 from spreading in Koforidua – MCE assures
The Municipal Chief Executive for New Juaben South Isaac Appaw Gyasi has urged residents of the municipality to remain calm, but continue to observe the preventive protocol of Covid-19 to help contai…
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Rats, rodents more aggressive as people are indoors – CDC warns
Most of us are itching to get back outside after spending months inside due to stay-at-home orders. But it may not be what we envision, in the post-COVID-19 world could be a real rat race, reports th…
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UK: Markets, showrooms to reopen from 1 June
PM Boris Johnson says: “Today I want to give the retail sector notice of our intention to reopen shops so they too can get ready.” He says the government intends for outdoor markets and car show room…
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Ghana advocates help for vulnerable countries amid pandemic
Ghana has called for a collective and coordinated global response to assist vulnerable countries to address the “unprecedented effects” of Covid-19. Such a response, Ghana Foreign Affairs and Regiona…
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We will not make MPs’ coronavirus test results public – Medical Services Director insists
Director of Medical Services in Parliament, Dr Prince Pambo has said results of Members of Parliament who partook in the mandatory coronavirus test will not be made public. He said the results of ind…