The number of persons who have succumbed to the novel Coronavirus in Ghana has increased by two raising the total figure to 34. This was announced by the Ghana Health Service on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The update indicates that 403 new cases have been recorded in Ghana pushing the country’s case count to 7,367. […] The post Ghana’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 34 appeared first
Ghana’s case count of the novel Coronavirus has increased to 7,367. This was announced by the Ghana Health Service via its website in late hours Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The update indicates 403 new cases. Meanwhile, some 220 more persons have recovered from the disease pushing the recoveries to 2,317. However, two more persons have […] The post Ghana’s COVID-19
In this edition of Citi FM’s Eye witness News, Umaru Sanda Amadu focuses on claims about some 2 Members of Parliament and 13 other parliamentary staffers testing positive for COVID-19. The issue about the GRA supporting businesses who have donated to the COVID-19 fund is also interrogated. There’s is also the latest on Ghana’s COVID-19 […] The post Eyewitness News, Tuesday,
In times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the media, and in effect journalists, are a lifeline for citizens. They serve as critical avenues and channels for the provision of needed public health education and information that help people to stay healthy and safe. At the same time, they help hold governments accountable for […] The post Guaranteeing
As a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among health workers, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye says the Service has intensified training on infections prevention and control for all of its staff. He made this known during a press briefing by the Information Ministry on Tuesday, May 26. “Once you […] The post COVID-19:
Major markets in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Area in the Western Region will be closed down on Thursday, 28th May 2020 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the area. According to the Public Relations Officer of the Assembly, John Laste, the markets are expected to be reopened on June 3, 2020, after a disinfection […] The post Sekondi-Takoradi: Major
Police in the Central Region have confirmed that six police officers and two Community Protection Assistants tested positive for COVID -19. According to the Regional Police Command, officers contracted the disease after taking part in some risky COVID -19-related operations. “I can say six Police Personnel and two Community Protection Assistants have tested positive for […] The post C/R:
The Fumbisi market in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region has been re-opened to traders and buyers. The Assembly shut down the market indefinitely over security unrest following the murder of a young man in the Central Business District on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Speaking to Citi News, the District Chief Executive, […] The post UE/R: Fumbisi market
The number of global coronavirus cases surpassed 5.5 million on Tuesday, according to a running tally by US-based Johns Hopkins University. The university’s data showed worldwide deaths reached 346,300, while the number of people who recovered stands at 2.23 million. The US is the worst-hit country by the pandemic with over 1.66 million confirmed cases […] The post Global coronavirus
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 26th May 2020, swore into office Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu and Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi as Justices of the Supreme Court. Outlining the credentials of Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, whom he swore first, President Akufo-Addo described her as having a stellar career in the worlds of academia […] The post Akufo-Addo
The New Patriotic Party’s National Organiser, Sammy Awuku has refuted claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) are scheming to rig the elections in favour of the ruling government. To him, it will be impossible for such an action to succeed. “We have […] The post Rigging
Two subcontractors working with Tullow Ghana have tested positive for Coronavirus. A statement from the company indicated that the two were suspected to have the virus after showing symptoms and were quarantined and tested by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The affected workers are said to be in good condition but will remain in isolation […] The post Two Tullow Ghana
Ghana’s Parliament has rejected claims that some legislators have tested positive for COVID-19. A statement signed by Parliament’s Director of Public Affairs, Kate Addo said: “Parliament would like to state categorically that the results of the tests are not yet known and so the report by Starrfmonline is not true.” The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. […] The post COVID-19:
The FBI will investigate the death of a black man in the US state of Minnesota after a video emerged showing a policeman kneeling on his neck. In the footage, the man, believed to be in his 40s, is heard groaning and repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe” to the white officer. The Minneapolis Police Department […] The post Black man dies after US officer ‘kneels
The Chairperson of the National COVID-19 Trust Fund, Madam Sophia Akuffo has disclosed that the Trust has so far received an amount of GHS50 million donated by individuals and institutions. Sophia Akuffo disclosed this at a ceremony at the Jubilee House to donate some PPE to six institutions and Associations. “We have so far received […] The post Over GHS50.6M
The Abeka District Magistrate court has remanded into police custody Victor Stephen Kankam, the landlord who allegedly shot and killed his tenant over the weekend. The suspect is to return to court on June 8, 2020. The accused earlier told the police that his action was in self-defence after the deceased failed to vacate a […] The post Court remands landlord who
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu says he is unable to confirm reports that some Members of Parliament (MPs) and parliamentary staff have tested positive for COVID-19. The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, ordered for the immediate mass testing of MPs and staff of the […] The post I’m not aware if any
The Chairperson of the COVID-19 Trust Fund, Sophia Akuffo, has revealed that all companies that have donated to the national fund will enjoy some tax reliefs. She said the companies will enjoy the benefit when they report at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to file their tax returns. Speaking at an event at the Jubilee […] The post Companies which donated
The Chairperson of the COVID-19 Trust Fund, Sophia Akuffo, has revealed that all companies that have donated to the national fund will enjoy some tax reliefs. She said the companies will enjoy the benefit when they report at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to file their tax returns. Speaking at an event at the Jubilee […] The post Companies that donated
Two organizations have donated 10 ventilators to support government’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies are Peewood Limited and Tema Bonded Terminal. Presenting the medical equipment to government in Accra on Tuesday at the Press Briefing, a representative of the two organization, Mr. Adu Arthur said the donation was part of their contribution to […] The post COVID-19:
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