Tag: Coronavirus

Final autopsy report reveals George Floyd tested Positive for Coronavirus

Final Autopsy report reveals that George Floyd tested positive for Coronavirus, prior to his death. The Medical Examiner revealed on Wednesday. The report said he tested for Coronavirus on April 3. However, it was stated in the report that the 46 years father did not die of COVID-19 but from “Cardiopulmonary arrest”. This follows his […]

Covid-19: Ghana records 337 new cases as total rise again

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 8,885. This is according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service on Thursday, June 4, 2020. This implies that 337 new cases have been detected since the last update from the Ghana Health Service on June 2. Meanwhile, 57 persons have recovered from the virus pushing that […]

Don’t Go to church on Sunday – Rev. Afrifa- Agyekum

The Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has asked all Parishes and Quasi-Parishes not to commence church activities on Sunday, June 7 until an official communication is given. In a Memo to the Clergy and Religious in the Koforidua Diocese, Bishop Afrifa-Agyekum explained discussions were still ongoing to reach a […]

Covid-19: Ghana’s case count increase again with 251 new Cases

The Ghana Health Service says 146 more people have recovered from Covid-19 but 251 new cases have been recorded, taking the national tally to 8,548. No new deaths have been recorded, leaving that count at 38. Greater Accra remains Ghana’s epicentre with 5,894 cases while the Ashanti has 1,342 cases. The Western and Central regions […]

Ministry of Education gives new directives for Final year Day students as they resume

The Ministry of Education has asked all boarding schools to make provisions for all final year day-students to be in a boarding house as one of the enhanced safety measures taken to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 as the government eases restrictions on social gathering. Following the president’s Sunday announcement to gradually ease restrictions on […]

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count jumps again with 2 more deaths

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 8,297 following the confirmation of 227 new cases. This was confirmed in the Ghana Health Service’s case count update of Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The update also indicates that 39 more people have recovered from the virus, increasing the tally for recoveries to 2,841. Two more persons have […]

Live streaming: Ministry of Education’s Press Briefing on Reopening of Schools (Watch)

The Ministry of Education headed by Prof. Matthew Opoku Prempeh gives details on the directives issued by president Akufo-Addo on Reopening of schools. The President on Sunday during his 10th updates on Covid-19 directed final year students at JHS,SHS and Tertiary to resume school. The minister of Education at the information ministry’s routine press Briefing […]

Gov’t Bans Shaking Of Handkerchiefs In Churches

Government has banned the shaking of handkerchiefs across churches in Ghana. The move forms part of coronavirus safety measures. Minister of Religious Affairs, Kofi Dzamesi, made the call in an address at the information ministry’s press conference on Monday, June 1, 2020. He also encouraged mosques to ensure no mask no entry policy. He said […]

Govt explains one hour per session for mosque, church service directive

The Information Minister has revealed that the government’s decision to make churches and mosques hold services for an hour per session is to prevent congregants from wearing face masks for a long period. This, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, believes poses a health risk to the individuals wearing them. The Ofoase Ayeribi Member or Parliament also said the […]