COVID-19 Updates

Global Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Caseload Crosses 170.1 Million

Global Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 Caseload Crosses 170.1 Million

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 170. 1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3. 53 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Johnson and Johnson Single Shot Janssen Vaccine Approved for Use in Brits in Massive Jab Boost

Johnson and Johnson Single Shot Janssen Vaccine Approved for Use in Brits in Massive Jab Boost

A single shot coronavirus vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has been approved for use in the UK.

Calls for New Probe into COVID Origins

Calls for New Probe into COVID Origins

The United States has joined calls for a more in-depth, transparent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, after an international probe in China earlier this year yielded little…

South Africa to Vaccinate Tokyo-Bound Athletes to Ensure ‘Safe’ Games

South Africa to Vaccinate Tokyo-Bound Athletes to Ensure ‘Safe’ Games

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has confirmed that it has agreed to take up an International Olympic Committee (IOC) offer of Pfizer-BioNTech dose of the vaccine,…

India’s Total Deaths from COVID-19 Surpass 300,000

India’s Total Deaths from COVID-19 Surpass 300,000

India’s overall death toll from COVID-19 crossed 300,000 on Monday, as it reported 4 454 deaths over the last 24 hours. Its daily coronavirus infections rose by 222,315.

New Research Shows Africa’s Highest Death Rate

New Research Shows Africa’s Highest Death Rate

Africa has a higher death rate among critically ill Covid-19 patients than any other world region according to the latest medical data published in The Lancet medical journal.

Coronavirus Vaccine: We've not Given up on Our 20 Million Target - Dr. Kumah Aboagye

Coronavirus Vaccine: We've not Given up on Our 20 Million Target - Dr. Kumah Aboagye

The Director-General of Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kumah Aboakye, says the Ghana government has not given up on its target of vaccinating 20 million Ghanaians against Coronavirus.

South Africa Plans to Adopt COVID-19 ‘Travel Pass’

South Africa Plans to Adopt COVID-19 ‘Travel Pass’

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says his department will work with industry to ensure that South Africa successfully reopens for international travel.

WTO: Develop Vaccines in Africa, Latin America

WTO: Develop Vaccines in Africa, Latin America

The head of the World Trade Organization says it’s paramount to diversify vaccine manufacturing and develop production in Africa and Latin America to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

More Than 6,000 People to Take Second Dose in Kpone

More Than 6,000 People to Take Second Dose in Kpone

Over 6,000 people are expected to be vaccinated in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality for the second phase of the Coronavirus vaccination, Dr Esther Priscilla Biamah-Danquah, the Municipal Health Direct…