Government releases over 20 guidelines for churches hoping to reopen
The government has announced a set of advisories following the resumption of religious activities in the phased easing of the COVID-19 induced restrictions. The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, detailed the protocols at a media encounter on Monday evening, June 1, 2020. Among the advisories for churches, elderly persons have been discouraged […]
Name and meaning of African wear Akufo-Addo wore during his 10th Covid-19 update revealed
During President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 10th televised address to the nation on Covid-19, he encouraged the general public to adhere to the preventive protocols. The President, known for donning locally-made fabrics, said there is hope if Ghanaians observe the measures while the government does its part. As usual, he first communicated through the African […]
Covid-19: Final year students to resume under these conditions
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced the reopening of schools for only final year students from Monday, June 15. During his 10th televised address, the president said, “Indeed, final year university students are to report to their universities on 15th June; final year senior high school (SHS 3) students, together with SHS 2 Gold […]
Ban on churches and Mosques lifted, new Guidelines announced
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lifted the ban on churches with a maximum of 100 congregants. The President announced this during is 10th Covid-19 address Sunday night. He explained that churches ought to disinfect their places of worship to ensure maximum safety. More soon …..
Ghana’s case count up to 8, 070, with 2,947 recoveries
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that Ghana’s case count has jumped to 8, 070 with 2,947 recoveries. More soon…
35 Ghanaian deportees from Kuwait test positive for COVID-19
35 of the 231 Ghanaian deportees from Kuwait have tested positive for COVID-19. This represents about 15% of the total population after an initial test conducted by the Ghana Health Service upon their arrival last Saturday, 23rd May 2020. This was confirmed in the Ghana Health Service’s COVID-19 case count update on Sunday, May 31, 2020, which […]
India eases lockdown, reopens hotels, worship centres
India announced on Saturday a major relaxation of the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown from early June, except for so-called “containment zones” with high numbers of infections. A home ministry order said that places of religious worship, hotels, restaurants and shopping malls “will be allowed” to operate from June 8, while educational establishments will be opened […]
Ghana records one more death as case count increase again
One more death has been recorded whilst 119 Coronavirus patients have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 2,540. The country’s Coronavirus case count has also increased to 7,768, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The current figures are an update on Friday, May 29 records where the reported cases […]
Bono East Region records first COVID-19 case
The Bono East Region has recorded its first COVID-19 case. The region has a solitary case following the latest update from the Ghana Health Service. This leaves the Ahafo Region as the only region without a reported infection. The region accounts for one of the 313 new cases announced by the GHS. Out of the […]
875 people committed suicide during coronavirus lockdown in Nepal
A total of 875 people have committed suicide during the lockdown period in Nepal. The country has been under lockdown, against the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24. According to the data compiled by the Nepal Police, the suicide cases, across the country, increased by 16 per cent in the first month of the lockdown. […]
