Global confirmed cases of coronavirus are around 1.5 million now. Total deaths worldwide are estimated to be 90,000. The Johns Hopkins University revealed this in its latest report on the
Covid-19 Global Count: 1.43 Million People Infected
An estimated 1.43 million people have been infected with the novel coronavirus globally. This is according to the Johns Hopkins University . The University says over 82,000 persons have died
Tema Coronavirus Contacts Traced Negative
Dr. Sally Quartey THE TEMA Metro Health Directorate in the Greater Accra Region has successfully traced 41 out of 46 contacts of persons suspected to have come into contact with
Coronavirus Update: Ghana’s Case Count High Among Young People
Dr. Badu Sarkodie More young people are being infected with coronavirus in Ghana, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. According to the head of public health, Dr. Badu Sarkodie,
Coronavirus Update: 7,461 Out of 15,000 Samples Tested
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah Close to 7,500 samples from the 15, 000 samples collected as a result of contact tracing have been tested for Coronavirus (Covid-19). Out of the number tested
Allowances Not For All Nurses – Health Minister
President on Sunday announced packages for frontline health workers including 50% salary allowance and tax exemption. But the sector minister addressing the press in Accra today said the allowance will
Côte d’Ivoire Defence Minister Contracts Coronavirus
Hamed Bakayoko Ivorian Defence Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, has contracted coronavirus, reports from the West African nation say. DGN Online sources in the former French colony say the Minister, a right
Boris Johnson Moved To Intensive Care
Boris Johnson UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has reportedly been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus situation “worsened.” Downing Street made the announcement on Monday evening, revealing that he
804 Quarantined Arrivals Freed
President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed that some 804 persons who arrived in Ghana in March and sent into 14-mandatory quarantine have been freed. He thanked the quarantined individuals for their
3 Months Tax Relief For Health Workers
Government has granted a three months tax relief to health workers and frontline workers fighting the coronavirus. President Nana Akufo-Addo made this known on April 5, 2020 as he delivered
UER Hospital Closes Maternity Block After Covid-19 Case
Management of the Upper East Regional hospital in Bolgatanga has closed down the maternity block of the hospital for decontamination after the facility recorded a confirmed case of COVID-19. The
Ridge Hospital Quarantines Top Doctor
A Specialist Doctor at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, is reportedly under self quarantine. The doctor, according to the hospital in a release, returned from South Africa prior to
40 Deaths, 1,464 Confirmed Covid-19 Cases In West Africa
West Africa has recorded a total of 40 deaths related to coronavirus. The subregion has also recorded 1,464 confirmed cases as at April 3, 2020. Burkina Faso tops the subregion’s