COVID-19 Updates

'Prevent Yourself From Catching COVID-19' – Medical Doctor Cautions Ghanaians

'Prevent Yourself From Catching COVID-19' – Medical Doctor Cautions Ghanaians

Acting Director of Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, Dr Joseph Oliver-Commey has cautioned Ghanaians to prevent themselves from contracting COVID-19.

Five Foods Proven to Protect Against COVID-19 - Major New Finding

Five Foods Proven to Protect Against COVID-19 - Major New Finding

The decision to lift all remaining restrictions on July 19 has met considerable resistance from the medical community, with fears that the healthcare system could come under strain.

Tunisian President Kais Saied Promises not to 'Lose the Fight' as Coronavirus Deaths Climb

Tunisian President Kais Saied Promises not to 'Lose the Fight' as Coronavirus Deaths Climb

Tunisian President Kais Saied has received his first dose of vaccine and promises not to "lose the war" against the coronavirus in Tunisia, where the health situation is considered catastrop…

Coronavirus: Here are the Vaccines Approved to be Used in Ghana

Coronavirus: Here are the Vaccines Approved to be Used in Ghana

Ghana, like the rest of the world, has been chasing after vaccines from wherever it can get them, to help in its fight against the novel coronavirus.

While Most Africans Await First Doses, Developed Countries are Planning on Their Third – Awandare

While Most Africans Await First Doses, Developed Countries are Planning on Their Third – Awandare

The Director of the West Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP), Professor Gordon Awandrae, has noted that while most African countries and Africans wait for our first doses,…

COVID-19 Potentially Escalates Vulnerabilities of Young People to Mental Health

COVID-19 Potentially Escalates Vulnerabilities of Young People to Mental Health

As families lose their sources of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global economy plunges into a recession, more households are bound for monetary poverty, with dire consequences…

Third COVID-19 Wave Looms in Ghana as Active Cases Hit 2,247

Third COVID-19 Wave Looms in Ghana as Active Cases Hit 2,247

Prediction of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the country looms as the latest update by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) shows active cases now stands at 2,247.

Warnings Over British PM's Plan to Scrap Nearly All Pandemic Rules

Warnings Over British PM's Plan to Scrap Nearly All Pandemic Rules

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pledge to send all of England's remaining coronavirus restrictions in one move despites cases rapidly rising has triggered a series of warnings.

Australia Sends Aid as Indonesia's Coronavirus Daily Deaths Pass 1,000

Australia Sends Aid as Indonesia's Coronavirus Daily Deaths Pass 1,000

Australia is sending ventilators and other medical supplies to Indonesia as daily Coronavirus-related  deaths in the South-East Asia country exceeded 1,000 for the first time on Wednesday.

Dangerous Delta COVID-19 Variant in Nigeria -NCDC

Dangerous Delta COVID-19 Variant in Nigeria -NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced Thursday night that it has detected a confirmed case of the Delta variant of COVID-19, also known as lineage B. 1.