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Covid-19: Watch out for 2 most reported symptoms in Omicron patients
Amid rising Omicron cases, health officials have warned against dismissing the new variant as mild.
While most patients testing positive for the SARs-COV-2 virus are...
AstraZeneca says early trial data indicates third dose helps against Omicron
AstraZeneca said on Thursday that preliminary data from a trial showed that its COVID-19 shot, Vaxzevria, generated an increase in antibodies against the Omicron and...
Covid-19: Half of Europe to be infected with Omicron within weeks – WHO
The World Health Organization has warned that half of Europe will have been infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 within six to eight...
France detects new COVID-19 variant ‘IHU’, more infectious than Omicron
Even as the world battles the uptick in COVID-19 cases owing to the Omicron variant, scientists in France have found another variant.
The discovery of...
Covid-19 Variant: What is Delmicron and how is it different from Omicron?
All you need to know about Delmicron
The surging cases of omicron variants in European countries have raised concerns over the possibility of a third...
Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains
The wave of Omicron appears to be milder according to preliminary studies published in the UK and South Africa.
Early evidence suggests fewer people are...
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
South African scientists – hailed for their discovery of Omicron – are investigating the “highly plausible hypothesis” that the emergence of new Covid-19 variants...
COVID-19: Omicron spreading fast, now in 89 countries
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in 89 countries, and COVID-19 cases involving the variant are doubling every 1.5 to 3...
Omicron variant: Kotoka, others undergo massive disinfection
Amid fears of the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has undertaken a thorough disinfection operation in all the airports...
Five new symptoms of Omicron – and how it differs from original Covid
Symptoms of the Omicron variant of coronavirus appear to be very different from previous strains, doctors and epidemiologists believe.
Although some people are reporting...
Covid-19: Ghana records 41 Omicron variant cases
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that seven more persons infected with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been identified in the country....
Covid-19: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant – WHO
Existing vaccines should still protect people who contract the Omicron variant from severe Covid cases, a World Health Organization (WHO) official says.
It comes as...
What are the symptoms of Omicron?
The first cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus have now been detected in the United Kingdom (UK).
It was highlighted by scientists in...
COVID-19: Noguchi detects 34 cases of Omicron variant
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research has announced the detection of 34 imported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 from some 120...
Ghana detects Omicron covid-19 variant [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Ghana detects omicron covid-19 variant
Ghana has detected the Omicron variant of covid-19.
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma...
Govt told to tighten COVID-19 testing at KIA to avoid influx of Omicron variant
Director of the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, Prof Gordon Awandare, has called for regular COVID-19 testing at the Kotoka...
COVID-19: Omicron Variant not in Ghana – GHS
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has assured that Ghana has not recorded the Omicron variant of the...
There are no cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe – Volta Regional Hospital
Authorities at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have debunked reports suggesting three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the municipality.
According to a JoyNews source,...
Virologist urges Ghanaians to embrace COVID-19 vaccines amidst resurgence
The Head of Virology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Professor Kofi Bonney, has called on Ghanaians to commit to taking COVID-19...
Health Ministry creates donation desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment and materials
The Ministry of Health has established a Donation Desk to assist philanthropists and corporate entities wishing to donate medical equipment and materials from outside...
Full Text: Health Minister’s statement on COVID-19 resurgence
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has updated Parliament on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the University of Ghana, assuring the public...
Gov’t moves to secure COVID-19 vaccines as cases surpass 100
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government is taking steps to secure COVID-19 vaccines locally in anticipation of a...
Health Minister reveals cause of COVID-19 spike at University of Ghana
A recent surge in COVID-19 cases within the University of Ghana community has been directly linked to the institution’s hall week celebrations, Health Minister...
WHO warns of new covid-19 variant
A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of "its...
WHO closely monitors Covid variant amid mutation concerns
The new Covid variant, which goes by the name EG.5 and has also been called Eris, is now the fastest growing Covid-19 subvariant in...
Ghana Health Service rolls latest COVID-19 campaign
The Ghana Health Service will from Friday, January 20 to January 24, roll out the latest phase of a nationwide mass vaccination exercise to...
Coronavirus protocols at KIA reviewed – GHS
All passengers arriving at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
This is according to the...
Covid-19: Ghana Health Service warns of new variant
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), ahead of the yuletide, has warned a new variant of COVID-19 could be recorded if the necessary protocols are...
COVID-19: Ghana records four active cases
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned the public to observe COVID-19 protocols during the festive season as many countries from where people visit...
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How many times did you hear gaslighting this year? Quite a number of times we are sure. It was so common people began misusing...
UAE visa ban mere rumours – Ghana’s Ambassador
UAE Ambassador to Ghana, Amer Al-alwi, has dismissed reports that Ghana has been slapped with a visa ban by the United Arab Emirates.
A report...
UAE bans Ghana, 19 others from visiting Dubai
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a visa ban on nationalities from 20 African countries seeking to visit Dubai, according to DW Africa.
The...
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19 again
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pfizer Inc (PFE.N), Albert Bourla, said on Saturday he tested positive for COVID-19."I’m feeling well and symptom free," Bourla...
End of COVID-19 pandemic in sight – WHO chief
The world has never been in a better position to end the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on...
Man diagnosed with monkeypox, HIV, and Covid-19
A man, who tested positive for COVID-19, broke out in a rash later that day. Tests revealed he also had monkeypox and HIV, according...
Hong Kong shortens Covid hotel quarantine
Hong Kong will ease its Covid hotel quarantine requirements for people arriving from overseas, Chief Executive John Lee said on Monday.
From Friday, those arriving...
China signals it could miss economic growth target
China has signalled that it may miss its annual economic growth target, as Covid restrictions weigh on the world's second largest economy.
On Thursday, the...
Africa Cup of Nations: Caf dismisses Nigeria’s 2025 tournament bid talk
Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says they plan to step in and host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - but the Confederation...
North Korea blames covid arrival on ‘alien things’
North Korea's Covid outbreak began with citizens touching "alien things" that had fallen near its South Korea border, state media in Pyongyang has claimed.
Citizens...
Ghana is experiencing 5th wave of Covid-19 – KCCR virologist
A virologist at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), Dr Michael Owusu, says the country is currently experiencing its fifth wave of the...