Coronavirus Updates
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Over 82% of Ghanaians fail to wear face masks – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has indicated that there was a surge in COVID-19 active cases in October as more people flouted safety protocols. A recent survey by the service in the Greater Accra Re…
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WHO warns against surge in coronavirus infections as Christmas nears
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for high alertness indicating that there is a possibility of a surge in COVID-19 cases as families prepare for the festive season. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, …
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Hong Kong set to shutdown bars, nightclubs, others; for the third time
Hong Kong will close bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues for the third time this year, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Tuesday as authorities scramble to tackle a renewed rise in cor…
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U.S. prepares for first COVID-19 shots as another vaccine candidate emerges
U.S. officials prepared to begin inoculating Americans against the novel coronavirus by mid-December as another global drug company on Monday announced promising trial results toward a vaccine, provi…
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U.S. screens highest number of airline passengers; first since March
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it screened 1.047 million passengers on Sunday, the highest number since mid-March. The number of U.S. air travelers is still nearly 60% lower tha…
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New Zealand Prime Minister offers to help Biden tackle covid-19 surge in U.S.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she offered President-elect Joe Biden assistance with tackling the rampant outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States. During the first talks b…
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U.S. record its 12th million covid-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
The United States recorded its 12th million COVID-19 case on Saturday, even as millions of Americans were expected to travel for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, ignoring warnings from health offic…
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Australia reopens border between two largest states; kisses and hugs flying around
Australia’s two biggest states reunited in emotional scenes on Monday as the border – shut for only the second time in 101 years due to the coronavirus pandemic – reopened and the first flights since…
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GHS set to fully equip laboratories to ensure quality covid-19 tests
As Ghana’s COVID-19 cases continue to see a spike in the last few weeks, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is rolling out a project to ensure laboratories carrying out testing for the virus, produce acc…
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South Korea set to shutdown bars, restrict churches, restaurants amid coronavirus surge
South Korea’s capital city and nearby areas will close bars and nightclubs, limit religious gatherings, and restrict service at restaurants, in a bid to contain a burgeoning third wave of coronavirus…