There Could Be Another Partial Lockdown – Minister Of Information Hints
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus, the govt of Ghana is said to be considering an option to call for another partial lockdown as new measures to put the pandemic under control. This was made known by Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information in a press conference while commenting on calls for localized covid-19 […]
Coronavirus: We don’t believe in lockdown any longer – Health Minister reveals govt’s position
The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has said that the government of Ghana does not believe in the effectiveness of a lockdown as a measure to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Speaking at a press conference by the Ministry of Information this morning, Mr Agyeman-Manu said lessons learnt by government after the imposition of […]
Covid-19: President Akufo-Addo to Address Ghanaians Today!
The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Sunday address the Nation on measures taken to minimize the spread of coronavirus in Ghana. This will be the 7th address to the Nation on coronavirus. Already, the President has but restrictions on public gatherings including ban on Church and mosque meetings […]
Soldier shoots 50yr-old man at Covid-19 checkpoint
A military man on operation covid-19 safety duties has shot at a 50-year-old motor rider for allegedly using unapproved route at a barrier at Dobro in the Nsawam Adoagyir Municipality of the Eastern Region. According to the police, report from the security personnel at the said barrier indicated that the motor rider refused several signals […]
WHO issues warning⚠️ to African countries; says it could soon be the Hotspot for COVID-19.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the African continent is likely to become the next epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to the Organization, this is due to the sharp rise in COVID-19 confirmed cases in the past week. In a report by the BBC, WHO highlighted that the continent does not […]
Lower Manya Krobo Assembly goes into lockdown
The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly has declared a lockdown in the area effective Friday, April 10, 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana. According to the Municipal Chief Executive Officer for the area, Ebenezer Tetteh Kupulor, they decided to declare the lockdown after they realised a lot of people moved into the area to […]
Public Pipes closed down after Akufo Addo declared free water for 3 months; Residents in Limbo
The President of Ghana on 5th April during his 5th National address on measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in Ghana, announced the absorption of water bills for all Ghanaians for 3 months. This news has brought a lot of relief to many Ghanaians since the spread of the pandemic has stagnated economic activities. […]
Covid-19 Lockdown: Kasoa markets Closed down
Kasoa New and Old Markets are faced with a temporary closure after traders failed to adhere to directives of social distancing as Coronavirus intensifies. The decision comes at the back of an emergency meeting held by the Awutu Senya Municipal Assembly, market women and other relevant stakeholders. Per the deliberation, the markets ought to shut […]
COVID-19 Lockdown: Police allegedly beats a man to death in Kumasi
Vibeweek has received the sad news of a 40-year-old Ghanaian man from Kumasi, Kwabena Tweneboah Kodua who has just died after some Policemen allegedly beat him in an effort to enforce the COVID-19 Lockdown. According to the mother of the deceased, Kwabena Tweneboah Kodua was assaulted by the patrol team that was enforcing the partial […]
COVID-19 lockdown: If you need food call these numbers announced by govt
As part of measures to ensure that members of the public within the restriction of movement areas – Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa – live comfortably, the government has announced hotlines for needy communities and households to reach them for food items. They are 0800800800 and 0800900900. The distribution of food followed the restriction of […]
