Author: Krobea

Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. It comes after the coronavirus outbreak was linked to wildlife meat, prompting Chinese authorities to ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. Shenzhen went a step further, extending the ban to dogs and cats. The new law will come into force on 1 May. Thirty million dogs a year are killed across Asia for meat, says Humane Society International (HSI). However, the practice of eating dog meat in China is not that common – the majority of Chinese people have never…

Scientists in Australia have begun testing two potential coronavirus vaccines in “milestone” lab trials. The vaccines, made by Oxford University and US company Inovio Pharmaceutical, have been cleared for animal testing by the World Health Organization. Australia’s national science agency will assess if the vaccines work, and if they would be safe for humans. The first human trial took place in the US last month, but skipped a stage of animal testing. There are several other vaccine developments occurring around the world at the moment at extraordinary speed. But Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) says its tests…

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has taken his time to teach Ghanaians how to properly apply hand sanitizers. The musician has for some time now constantly urged Ghanaians to adhere to strict hygienic practices, including constantly washing their hands and using sanitizers. Washing of hands and the usage of sanitizers are some of the ways that people can protect themselves from coronavirus. During a live video interview on the maiden edition of COVID 360 on TV3 with Berla Mundi and Anita Akua Akuffo, Shatta Wale showed viewers how to apply a sanitizer. In his own small way, the dancehall artiste has…

Authorities at the Kwesimentsim Government Hospital in the Effia Kwesimentsim Municipal Assembly of the Western Region are adopting tele-consulting to help decongest the Out-Patients Department (OPD) in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Medical Superintendent Dr. Osei Frimpong explained that instead of all categories of patients coming to the hospital which could cause congestion, they will be put in different populations and called on phone for consultation. “What we mean by telephone consultation is that some of our patients are not critically ill… they will be contacted on phone. We have all their data here. We have started sorting out…

Thousands of Ghanaians benefitted from a charitable work undertaken by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, on Sunday. The Ghanaian billionaire toured some parts of Accra and distributed bags of rice, water, bottles of oil among other things to persons with disabilities, widows and the less privileged. The exercise, which took place ahead of the lockdown, saw visits to the Black Star Square, Jamestown and some parts of Dansoman. Cheddar told the press that his gesture was motivated by his desire to help the beneficiaries cope with the lockdown that bars them from doing things that earn them…

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has called for a concerted effort to help curb the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The musician, who said he has been unfavourably affected by the virus outbreak, is, therefore, urging people to put premium on human lives and lend a helping hand to people in need. Speaking in a live video interview on the maiden edition of Covid 360 on TV3 with Berla Mundi and Anita Akua Akuffo, the dancehall artiste revealed that things have not been easy for him since the outbreak, which has seen the enforcement of a lockdown in some parts of Ghana. “It’s…

Over the past few weeks, coronavirus has wreaked a lot of havoc across the globe of which Ghana is no exception. Taking advantage of the current lockdown, Scribe Productions has launched an “ALL OR NONE” campaign to encourage Ghanaians to adhere to the safety precautions laid out by the government. As part of its corporate social responsibility, Scribe is out there to sensitize Ghanaians on how to fight the deadly virus. It has put out campaign videos in two (2) local dialects – Ga and Ewe – and another in English. Dubbed “ALL OR NONE”, the campaign is to emphasize…

The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources will undertake a three-day clean-up exercise of Accra and Kumasi, beginning Friday, April 3. The exercise will be carried out by the Ministry in collaboration with the metropolitan and municipal assemblies within the two jurisdictions and the Environmental Service Providers Association led by Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The clean-up exercise has been scheduled to come off at a time when the two cities have been on lockdown, for two weeks. It is in support of efforts by government to fight against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), a statement issued by the Ministry said. The…

Actor Elikem Kumordzie has disclosed that he will sew and distribute 500 pieces of custom-made face masks to Ghanaians. As Ghana and the world battle the deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19), the actor, who is also a tailor, says it is his small way of helping fight the menace. Elikem Kumordzie, who was placed under mandatory quarantine after arriving in Ghana from South Africa, recently disclosed that he has tested negative for the disease. The ‘Big Brother Africa’ star, who was among some 1030 persons who were placed under mandatory quarantine by the government, will, however, remain in quarantine for some more…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has led dozens of members of the Executive as well as his family to test for Covid-19. The president tested negative, his doctor indicated on Wednesday. Dr Patrina Techi-Ankrah revealed that about 98 staff at the Presidency have also been tested and they all had negative outcomes. “A day before the president’s birthday, him, the First Lady, his daughters and all the staff of his household [were tested] and I am happy to announce that all the tests came negative,” she told journalists at a press briefing in Accra. “A day after his birthday, we…