Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid Covid-19 tests for passengers

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘’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 […]

‘’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 […]