Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be introducing additional precautions. Passengers on today’s flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. Emirates is the first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results […]
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NCCE solicits financial support from institutions and individuals to carry out COVID-19 education
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is unable to deliver on its role of educating the Ghanaian public on Covid-19 safety protocols due to severe financial and logistical challenges. Chairperson of the commission, Ms Josephine Nkrumah, recently said during an interview on state-owned Ghana Television that the commission’s allocation to its satellite districts across […]
Video: Two COVID-19 patients quarantined at UGMC shares their experience
Two COVID-19 patients who are currently quarantined at the University of Ghana Medical Centre have been sharing the experiences in an interview with Joy News. The video which is in the possession of BestNewsGH.com shows the two patients talk about their experience, while undergoing treatment, how they are being treated and how they are faring. […]
Ghanaian Canadian Association of Waterloo donates PPEs to 37 Military Hospital
The Ghanaian Canadian Association of Waterloo Region in Canada has donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the 37 military hospital and the Ghana Armed Forces COVID-19 Treatment Center in Accra. Donating the items on behalf of the association, Patience Adzo Emeiabo said the donation was done to complement what government was doing to help fight […]
COVID-19: US citizens married to immigrants will forfeit stimulus package-Donald Trump
Some U.S. citizens aren’t eligible for stimulus checks — because they’re married to immigrants The coronavirus stimulus package was meant to put emergency spending money into the economy, issuing a $1,200 check to most Americans that they can use to pay their bills in this time of hardship, and help stimulate businesses in the process. Now, though, we’re learning […]
COVID-19: Let your reportage be factual, accurate and truthful-President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has admonished all media practitioners in the country to continue to ensure that their reportage on the Coronavirus pandemic is truthful and accurate. Describing the media as “a formidable ally”, President Akufo-Addo noted that the media has so far been helpful in the informing and educating […]
COVID-19: ‘’We won’t probe origin of disease’’-China rejects calls for independent international investigation
China has rejected calls for an independent international investigation into the origin of the coronavirus. A top diplomat in the UK, Chen Wen told the BBC the demands were politically motivated and would divert China’s attention from fighting the pandemic. Information about the origin of Covid-19 and how it initially spread could help countries tackle […]
“COVID-19: Scientists are the right people to talk, not the politicians”-Akufo-Add advises media
“When people are going to talk about this disease (Coronavirus), they will talk about it from the viewpoint of science. Get the scientists. Let them be the ones to talk. Get those who have specialist information. That is what I will encourage you to do.” These were the words of the President of the Republic, […]
‘’I didn’t bring COVID-19 to Togo; Don’t expect me to donate anything’’-Adebayor slams critics
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Togolese International, Emmanuel Adebayor, has revealed why he hasn’t made any humanitarian or relief donations during the Coronavirus pandemic. Adebayor, regarded as one of Africa’s richest footballers with a choice collection of cars and mansions in Africa and Europe, says he won’t be joining his African compatriots like […]
COVID-19: Belgium initiate moves to lift lockdown
Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès has announced a detailed plan to gradually lift the country’s coronavirus restrictions. Under new rules, all shops will be allowed to open their doors again from 11 May, with schools reopening the following week – albeit with a cap on pupil numbers in each class. But Ms Wilmès cautioned that […]
COVID-19: Chief Imam, Muslim leaders thank President Akufo-Addo for lifting lockdown
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for lifting the partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shuaib, his spokesperson, said that “we have also observed how you have been reviewing the […]
‘’I return all the curses to you and your family; it is you who will suffer, not me’’-Ursula fires Captain Smart
Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has slammed Broadcast Journalist and show host with Multimedia Group’s Adom FM, Captain Smart for calling her names. The radio presenter seems very convinced that Government dolled out money to pay artistes who performed at the launch of the COVID-19 tracker app and its launch at the virtual concert. BestNewsGH.com has […]