Coronavirus Updates
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Health Ministry explains why govt purchased alleged overpriced Sputnik V vaccines
The Ministry of Health has given an insight into why the Government of Ghana procured Sputnik V vaccines at $19 when the known factory price is pegged at $10. Their comment comes after Norwegian tabl…
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Majority refutes alleged Sputnik V overpricing allegations
The majority in parliament has refuted allegations of overpricing against the government over the purchase of Sputnik V vaccines. The Chairman for the Health Committee of parliament, Dr. Ayew Afriye …
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Minority calls for probe over ‘overpriced’ Sputnik V vaccines
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee and Member of Parliament for Juaboso in the Western Region Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for a bipartisan investigation into the alleged purch…
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US State Department eases travel restrictions for dozens of countries
The US State Department has eased travel restrictions for dozens of countries including Japan, France, Spain and Mexico. At least 58 countries and territories have been taken off the highest level 4 …
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Delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for over 6% of all U.S. infections
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, now accounts for more than 6% of all infections in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this highl…
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Parliament on edge as sitting MP, family test positive for coronavirus
The Parliament of Ghana has recorded a new case of the novel COVID-19 after a sitting Member of Parliament, who has been unwell for some days now tested positive for the virus over the weekend. Some …
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U.S. to donate 750,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan
The United States will donate 750,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan as part of the country’s plan to share shots globally, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said on Sunday, offering a much-needed boost…
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People over the age of 12 to be allowed to take Coronavirus vaccine in Germany
Starting on Monday, coronavirus vaccinations will be available to everyone in Germany regardless of their priority group, according to an official government decision. Germany’s federal cabinet offic…
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World Health renames Indian variant ‘Covid Delta’ and South Africa’s, ‘Covid Beta’
The World Health Organisation has renamed the Indian variant, also known as B.1.617.2, the Delta variant. Under WHO’s new plans, the UK’s Kent strain will also be known as ‘Covid Alpha’ while South A…
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Minister says UK like to make COVID-19 jabs compulsory
The British government is thinking about making COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for healthcare workers to stop the spread of the virus in hospitals, vaccine minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Sunday. “It…