COVID-19 Updates

South Africa Eases Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Decline

South Africa Eases Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Decline

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said an address to the nation on Sunday the country had largely passed its peak of infections attributed to the third wave of Covid-19 that…

18 Million Vaccines Promise: Other Assurances Failed, Let’s be Cautious – GMA to Ghanaians

18 Million Vaccines Promise: Other Assurances Failed, Let’s be Cautious – GMA to Ghanaians

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged Ghanaians to be cautious about President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's promise of some 18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines arriving in the country……

African Countries to Receive Six Million Johnson and Johnson Vaccines, the African Union Says

African Countries to Receive Six Million Johnson and Johnson Vaccines, the African Union Says

Around six million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine will be delivered by the African Union to 27 African nations that have paid for the shipments through…

Government still Committed to Vaccinating 20 Million Ghanaians against Coronavirus - Akufo-Addo

Government still Committed to Vaccinating 20 Million Ghanaians against Coronavirus - Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that his government remains committed to vaccinating 20 Ghanaians.

Ghana Health Service Warns Third Wave of COVID-19 Infections Real

Ghana Health Service Warns Third Wave of COVID-19 Infections Real

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned that the country is at risk of experiencing a third wave of COVID-19 infections if the current surge and community spread continue.

Half of Europeans Vaccinated but Concern Grows Over Delta Variant

Half of Europeans Vaccinated but Concern Grows Over Delta Variant

More than half of all European adults are now fully vaccinated, the European Union said, but the milestone came as countries across the world are battling fresh outbreaks blamed on…

Strict Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols Needed to Avert Third Wave - GHS

Strict Enforcement of COVID-19 Protocols Needed to Avert Third Wave - GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Wednesday called for strict enforcement of COVID-19 safety protocols at all levels to avert a major third wave in the country.

Joy Online: Government Updates Nation on Fight against COVID-19

Joy Online: Government Updates Nation on Fight against COVID-19

The Ministry of Information today held a press briefing to update Ghanaians on the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Post-Coronavirus Recovery: African Heads Advocate Ambitious US$100 Billion IDA Support by End 2021

Post-Coronavirus Recovery: African Heads Advocate Ambitious US$100 Billion IDA Support by End 2021

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, together with 22 other African leaders, are calling on the donors of the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to raise an…