Coronavirus: 7 things to note from Prez Akufo Addo’s Second Address to the Nation

President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered the closure of all schools and universities in Ghana as his administration moves to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Excerpts of H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo address to the nation on the updates taken to combat the spread of Coronavirus 1. All public gatherings including conferences, funerals, church […]

Coronavirus: Ghana bans church activities, funerals, other public gatherings

President Akufo-Addo has banned all public gatherings including conference, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies and church activities and related events as part of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus in the. country. The President in a national address on Sunday said the ban will be in force for the next four weeks. Coronavirus cases […]

Netherlands to close schools, restaurants in coronavirus fight

The Dutch government has announced that schools and childcare centers throughout the country will be closed from Monday. Schools will only be open for children of parents who have vital jobs, such as those working in health care or for the emergency services. Bars, restaurants and sport clubs will also be closed down. Pressure had […]

Coronavirus: University of Ghana cancels all interim assessments

The University of Ghana has suspended all interim assessment for students, effective March 15 until further notice. A circular issued by executives of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) said, “the directive is in line with a statement from the Public Affairs Directorate suspending all gathering on campus, until further notice.” Find the post below:

Coronavirus: Not all hand sanitisers work against it – here’s what you should use

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, sales of hand sanitisers have soared. It’s become such a sought-after product that pharmacies and supermarkets have started limiting the number that people can buy at one time. New York state has even announced it will start producing its own hand sanitiser to meet demand. Though hand sanitisers can help reduce our risk of catching […]

Coronavirus: Travellers from countries with over 200 cases won’t be allowed in Ghana

Government has announced new travel directives for persons seeking to enter Ghana after the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in Ghana. At a press briefing today, Sunday, March 15, 2020, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah disclosed that travellers from coronavirus-hit countries with cases exceeding 200 will not be allowed in the Ghanaian jurisdiction. The Information […]

COVID-19 outbreak: 151 contacts traced to 4 cases so far – Dr. Badu Sarkodie

So far, a total number of 151 contacts have been traced to four out of six individuals who have been confirmed with the novel coronavirus in Ghana. This was revealed by the Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Badu Sarkodie at a press briefing held on Sunday, March 15, 2020. “Let […]

Coronavirus taking my shine – Shatta Wale

Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has expressed his displeasure over the popularity novel coronavirus is gaining around the world. Born Charles Nii Armah, the artiste believes the deadly virus is out for sabotage as it gets popular by the day. Shatta Wale in a tweet on Friday, after Ghana confirmed two cases, said he is not […]