Ghana’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 152 from 141, the Ghana Health Service has confirmed. The Service said the 11 new cases, were recorded on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Ten of the new cases are among persons who were under mandatory quarantine in the Northern Regional Capital Tamale, under the direction of the Regional Security […]
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COVID-19 presents an opportunity to resolve some outstanding national issues – Mensa Otabil
Founder and General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), says the threat of Covid-19 poses an opportunity for the country to resolve some of its outstanding national issues. Mensa Otabil speaking in a televised sermon on Joy News dubbed “In the Presence of My Enemies”; said the fast-spreading virus has exposed some key […]
COVID-19: Chairman Samba donates 2,500 hand sanitizers to various organizations in Northern Region
In his effort to combat the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tamale, the Northern Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Mohammed Bantima Samba has donated 2,500 hand sanitizers to Media Houses, the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Ambulance Service, and the Ghana National Fire Service among […]
COVID-19: Vice President Bawumia donates 3 Months salary to help in fight
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated his three months salary to the Covid-19 Fund established by President Akufo-Addo to help the vulnerable infected by the virus and also the frontline health officers who are combating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana. The Vice President’s donation follows the gesture by President Akufo-Addo when he […]
COVID-19: MP donates her 3-months’ salary to constituents
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon is forfeiting three months of her salary to help her constituents. The funds, according to Lydia Alhassan will be used to “support the vulnerable and needy” in the constituency during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is following the footsteps of President Akufo-Addo who on Friday ordered the Controller […]
Chioma, Davido’s wife tests positive for COVID-19
Nigerian singer, Davido has revealed that his soon-to-be-wife, Chioma has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to the “Fall’ hitmaker, both he and Chioma got back to Nigeria recently from their trips to America and London respectively. They however decided to get tested for the coronavirus and Chioma’s results cam back positive. In an […]
Just in: Obour loses father to COVID-19 at Ridge Hospital
Former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obuor has lost his biological father to COVID-19. According to write-up announcing the incident, the Musician turned politician explained that his father, Nana Osei Boansi Kuffuor died at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly known as the Ridge Hospital […]
Just in: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating in Downing St. Mr Johnson revealed the news in a tweet after developing symptoms in the last 24 hours but insisted he would continue to lead the government through the crisis. The PM chaired this morning’s Covid-19 meeting via videolink. It raises fears […]
Osei Kwame Despite and brother donates US$100,000 to KATH to fight COVID-19
The Chairman of Depite Group of Companies, Osei Kwame Despite and his brother, Ernest Ofori Sarpong who is also the Chairman of Special Group of Companies have donated a cash sum of One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (US$100,000) to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) as their contribution towards the fight against the COVID-19 […]
Just in: Suit against Ghana Card registration thrown out by High Court
Information reaching BestNewsGH.com indicates that an Accra High Court a while ago threw out a suit seeking to place an injunction on the Ghana Card registration following the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. The court according to BestNewsGH.com sources, also dismissed the substantive case. Government through the Attorney-General has been at the forefront of fighting […]
All eyes on TB Joshua as his prophesy on COVID-19 is supposed to manifest today
Popular Nigerian preacher, Temitope Balogun Joshua has been trending on social media after prophesying that the novel coronavirus will vanish Friday, March 27. In a viral video, the televangelist is seen telling his congregants that the dreaded disease will go the way it came. “By the end of this month, no matter the medicine they […]
Just in: Ghana records 4 new COVID-19 cases; total now 136
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says four more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This sends the country’s tally to 136 with the Service yet to give details about those affected. There have been pressure on government to lock the country down as a measure to control the spread. As of March 27, […]