COVID-19 Updates

UK Trial on Switching COVID-19 Vaccines Adds Moderna and Novavax Shots

UK Trial on Switching COVID-19 Vaccines Adds Moderna and Novavax Shots

A UK study into using different COVID-19 vaccines in two-dose inoculations is being expanded to include shots made by Moderna and Novavax, researchers said on Wednesday.

Pfizer Requests FDA Clearance for Vaccine in Kids Ages 12 to 15

Pfizer Requests FDA Clearance for Vaccine in Kids Ages 12 to 15

Pfizer on Friday requested to expand use of its Covid-19 vaccine to adolescents ages 12 to 15.

US Calls for Pause to J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Over Rare Blood Clots

US Calls for Pause to J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Over Rare Blood Clots

US federal health agencies today recommended pausing the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine after six recipients developed a rare disorder involving blood clots, in a fresh setback to……

Germany to Support Ghana’s Coronavirus Vaccine Production – Ambassador

Germany to Support Ghana’s Coronavirus Vaccine Production – Ambassador

German Ambassador to Ghana, Christoph Retzlaff, has revealed that Germany is offering support to the country to conduct a feasibility study on the possible manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana.

Over 700,000 Vaccines Dispensed in Ghana

Over 700,000 Vaccines Dispensed in Ghana

Ghana has so far administered over 700,000 vaccines since the mass vaccination exercise began in March.

Coronavirus Crisis to Leave Long Term Social and Economic Scars - UN Report

Coronavirus Crisis to Leave Long Term Social and Economic Scars - UN Report

The 2021 World Economic Situation and Prospect (WESP) report has cautioned businesses not to expect in-person interaction to return to normal even if millions are vaccinated against COVID-19, a situat…

Novel Coronavirus Discovered in British Bats

Novel Coronavirus Discovered in British Bats

A coronavirus related to the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans has been found in UK horseshoe bats—according to new collaborative research from the University of East Anglia, ZSL (Zoological…

Almost 600,000 Ghanaian Have Vaccinated So Far - GHS

Almost 600,000 Ghanaian Have Vaccinated So Far - GHS

A little over a month after Ghana began the mass vaccination of a section of the population against COVID-19, almost all the 600,000 jabs received from the Serum Institute of…

Active Coronavirus Cases Drop to 1,386, Death Toll Stagnates

Active Coronavirus Cases Drop to 1,386, Death Toll Stagnates

Ghana's active coronavirus caseload has dropped to 1,386, the latest figures of the Ghana Health Service have revealed. Some 65 new cases were recently confirmed.