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First Liberian with Coronavirus suspended from work

Liberia's President George Weah has suspended a government official who tested positive for Coronavirus after he returned to the country from Switzerland, becoming the...
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How to cope with social isolation during coronavirus pandemic

We know to wash our hands, sanitise surfaces and practice social distancing to protect our physical health during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis – but...
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Coronavirus: Closure of churches long overdue – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has lauded president Nana Akufo-Addo for suspending all church activities in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. President...
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Coronavirus: Video of Wendy Shay performing with nose mask pops up [Watch]

Singer Wendy Shay has been spotted performing with a nose mask amidst reports of the novel coronavirus spreading fast at social gatherings. The location...

Queen Elizabeth flees Buckingham Palace over coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has chased Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace, according to reports. The Queen, 93, and Prince Phillip, 98, were chauffeured off to Windsor...
A queue of people line up outside a shop called Doctor Green - one of Holland's famous 'coffee shops' - in the Hague yesterday after the Dutch government announced that many businesses were closing over coronavirus fears

Coronavirus: Marijuana on high demand in Europe after coffee shop closures

Marijuana smokers queued up to stockpile weed in Holland yesterday after the country's famous 'coffee shops' were ordered to shut over coronavirus fears.   Leaving the widespread quest...
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Coronavirus: Safety rules to adopt in ‘trotro’ [Photo]

Following the confirmation of six coronavirus cases in Ghana, a number of basic safety tips have been given to citizens for their adoption to...

Coronavirus: Obinim reveals next plan of action after suspension of church activities

Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has revealed what his church would be doing following the suspension of...

Coronavirus: This Spanish football club says 35% of squad, staff tested positive

La Liga side Valencia have said more than a third of their playing and backroom staff have tested positive for the coronavirus but that...
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Coronavirus: ‘Game of Thrones’ actor tests positive

A "Game of Thrones" actor is the latest celebrity to say he's been diagnosed with the coronavirus. In a post made to Instagram on Monday,...
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Coronavirus: What we know about six confirmed cases [video]

The confirmed cases of the Coronavirus disease in Ghana have increased to a total of six as of Saturday, March 14, 2020, health authorities have announced. At...

Coronavirus: DKB names artistes who should be investigated [Video]

Ghanaian Comedian, Derick Kobina Bonney, has named some artistes he believes must be investigated for the novel Covid-19 outbreak. This was in a video DKB,...
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Coronavirus: Vietnam weighs suspending all travel visas

Vietnam’s government is proposing a suspension of visas to travelers from all countries for two weeks due to the spread of the novel coronavirus,...

Man arrested for fake news on coronavirus

Police in Kenya have arrested a 23-year-old man for publishing false information on the spread of coronavirus. Elijah Muthui Kitonyo was arrested in Mwingi town...
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Coronavirus: Morocco closes public baths

Morocco will close all public baths, known as hammams, in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the interior minister has announced. The...
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Clinic accused of selling fake coronavirus test kits

A health care regulator in Kenya has raided a clinic in the capital Nairobi that it accuses of selling coronavirus test kits for $30...

Coronavirus: Empress Gifty declares 7 days fasting and prayers

Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has set aside seven days for fasting and prayers to fight COVID-19. The “Aseda” singer took to Instagram on Monday,...
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Coronavirus: Ghana’s Embassy in USA suspends consular services

Ghana’s Embassy in the United States of America says it will, from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, suspend its visa and passport application services due...
Shatta Wale patronises hand sanitisers; enforces people who visit him will wear gloves

Coronavirus: Shatta Wale on guard with his boys; mentions key thing Akufo-Addo must do...

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has finally touched on the six confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus that has been making the headlines for the...

Patapaa ‘chokes’ over coronavirus pronunciation [watch]

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30 people in self-isolation over Obuasi coronavirus case

Health authorities in the Ashanti Region have directed 30 people who have come into contact with the Convid-19 victim in Obuasi to go into...

Listen: Ghanaian pastor develops coronavirus ‘protector oil’

As the world struggles to develop vaccines to combat the deadly coronavirus, a man of God in Ghana is bragging about his 'God-given' repellent. ALSO...

Coronavirus: Avoid offices, pubs and travel – UK PM

The PM has said everyone in the UK should avoid "non-essential" travel and contact with others to curb coronavirus - as the country's...

Coronavirus: US volunteers to test first vaccine

The first human trial of a vaccine to protect against pandemic coronavirus is starting in the US later on Monday, according to reports. A...
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Coronavirus: Idris Elba confirms he has tested positive for COVID-19 [Video]

Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor says he feels okay and currently has no symptoms, but has been isolated...

Coronavirus: Parliament to pass new legislation to back measures

Parliament and the Executive have agreed to pass new legislation to back measures on coronavirus spread within 24 hours. A meeting on Monday March...

Coronavirus: Ban will affect tithes and offerings – Popular pastor cries [audio]

The Lead Pastor of the Cedar Mountain Chapel of the Assemblies of God Church at East Legon, Reverend Stephen Yenusom Wengam, says the ban on...
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READ: How judiciary is fighting coronavirus

The Judicial Service has directed courts to practice strict case management techniques to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Also, Judges and Magistrates are...

Pastor Mensa Otabil breaks silence on coronavirus

Founder and Leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has pledged the church's commitment to fully support the directive to...

Angel Obinim replies Kennedy Agyapong over his coronavirus comments [Video]

The Head pastor of the International Godsway Ministries, Bishop Angel Daniel Obinim has replied the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong...

GHAMRO suspends all concerts over coronavirus

The Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has called on its members to adhere to strict directives of the government to reduce the spread of...

Coronavirus: NIA to continue Ghana Card registration despite presidential directive

Continuation of the mass registration of the Ghana Card in the Eastern Region has been scheduled to continue despite the coronavirus scare. A statement by...

Coronavirus: KNUST, UCC comply with Akufo-Addo’s directive

Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and University of Cape Coast (UCC) have directed all of its students to vacate...

Coronavirus: BoG cautions public against panic withdrawals

The Bank of Ghana is cautioning the public against panic withdrawals as the coronavirus pandemic hits the country. In a statement on Monday, the BoG...

‘Ronaldo’s hotel not a hospital for coronavirus’

Reports that Cristiano Ronaldo’s hotel was poised to turn into a makeshift infirmary for those with coronavirus are off the mark, according to the...

Listen: Why ‘akpeteshi’ is not a cure for coronavirus

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is urging the public to ignore fake health advice as the government works to control COVID-19, also...
Olga Kurylenko told fans to take coronavirus seriously, and said she had been ill for nearly a week

Coronavirus: James Bond actress tests positive for COVID-19

Ukrainian-born French actress, Ola Kurylenko posted a message on Instagram, urging fans to take the illness seriously. Along with a picture looking out of a...
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Nigerian doctor dies of coronavirus

Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Mamora, has said that a Nigerian medical doctor residing in Italy, has died of Coronavirus.  Olumide Okunuga, a 63-year-old Nigerian...
John Dumelo: Ayawaso West Constituents to receive free hand sanitisers over coronavirus

John Dumelo: Ayawaso West Constituents to receive free hand sanitisers over coronavirus

After donating hand sanitisers to students of the University of Ghana prior to their sudden suspension of classes over the novel coronavirus, actor cum...
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Coronavirus: What happened to boy who defied Prez’s directive [Watch]

An unidentified young boy who probably did not hear President Akufo-Addo’s "no school" directive has been spotted in an unknown school compound. President Akufo-Addo on...