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The United States has now overtaken Italy to have the highest death toll from coronavirus in the world. The latest data, compiled by Johns Hopkins University, shows more than 20,000 people in the US have now died. The grim milestone comes shortly after the US became the first nation to record more than 2,000 virus deaths in a single day. The governor of New York Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday the state’s death toll appeared to be stabilising. Announcing a 24-hour figure of 783 new deaths, he noted the last several days had seen around the same number. “That is…

Scientists at the University of Ghana have successfully sequenced genomes of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic. A news release by the university said the scientists were able to obtain important information about the genetic composition of viral strains in 15 of the confirmed cases in Ghana. The scientists, who work at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR – College of Health Sciences) and the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP – College of Basic and Applied Sciences) at the University, analyzed samples from selected cases to gain a comprehensive understanding…

Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare has disclosed that government did all it could to save the life of renowned physician Prof Jacob Plange-Rhule who was being treated for Covid-19. Prof Plange Rhule in the early hours of Friday, April 10, succumbed to complications from the disease at the University of Ghana Medical Centre where he was on admission. Speaking on Joy News’ news analysis programme, Newsfile, Dr Nsiah-Asare said Prof Plange-Rhule’s doctor requested for Actemra, a drug used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis to be administered on the physician. But Actemra until after the request, had not…

Libya’s UN-backed government says it has suspended activity at one of the main hospitals in the capital, Tripoli, which has been repeatedly targeted in bombardments. The health authorities said the al-Khadra hospital was hit again on Thursday – the third such strike in a matter of days. The government’s supporters have blamed the attacks on forces from eastern Libyan under the control of Gen Khalifa Haftar. Earlier in the week the UN’s humanitarian co-ordinator for Libya, Yacoub El Hillo, warned that the coronavirus pandemic together with the attacks on the hospital, which houses a coronavirus ward, were a deadly combination.…

Not only has the death of renowned physician, Professor Jacob Plange-Rhule shocked the medical profession, but losing his life through the novel coronavirus is said to haunt even a number of senior medical practitioners. For instance, Prof. Fred Binka, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Health and Allied Sciences, says he has yet to come out of the shock, admitting he is worried and depressed by his former colleague’s demise. Prof. Plange-Rhule, the Rector of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, died at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Friday morning where he had been receiving treatment in the…

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) will order the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to relegate Asante Kotoko from the Ghana Premier League (GPL), by close of May 10, 2020, if they fail to pay Esperance of Tunisia $240,000. FIFA on Friday, April 10, ordered Asante Kotoko to pay Esperance of Tunisia, $240,000 following the transfer of striker Emmanuel Clottey to them.According to a verdict released by FIFA on Friday, April 10, Kotoko had been ordered to pay the Tunisian club $180,000 for the transfer of the player, an additional $45,000 as an interest on the figure.In addition, Kotoko would…

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) says it would review security arrangements to enable it enforce  protocols after President Akufo-Addo announced a week extension of the partial lockdown in Accra and Greater Kumasi. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah who is chairman of the REGSEC, has directed the suspension of all special market days in the region as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The extension of the lockdown period was expected by many Ghanaians after Coronavirus cases increased following enhanced contact tracing efforts. Check points have been mounted and security patrols intensified to enforce lockdown…

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed that a total of 408 persons have been infected with the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19) as of April 10, 2020. The number of persons who have died from the disease is now eight (8). “As of 10 April 2020, 23:00 HRS, a total of 27,346 persons have been tested with 408 being positive for COVID-19. “The breakdown of the 408 positive cases are as follows: four (4) have been treated, discharged and have tested negative, 394 cases have been categorised as mild disease on treatment, two (2) moderate to severe cases, none currently on ventilators…

Businessman and President of Ghana Rugby, Mr. Herbert Mensah believes Ghana can fight this Coronavirus if all put their shoulder to the wheel to help the government. He launched a passionate appeal to businesses in Ghana and individual businessmen to stand up and be counted in the fight against the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. In a video, Mr. Mensah also appealed to everybody to adhere to the protocols, guidelines and “rules” to stay safe and keep others safe: 01 – Do not panic 02 – Stay home 03 – Wash your hands 04 – Don’t touch your face 05 – Keep…

While the world patiently awaits vaccines and medications, global efforts and rigorous measures are being taken with the hope of slowing down the spread of the new strain of SARS-CoV2- officially called COVID-19. Ghana recently joined the queue of countries in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by enforcing some rigid measures such as social distancing, avoidance of large gatherings and lockdown on its citizens. Whilst these restrictive measures are taken to contain the outbreak, the consideration of psychological impact it may have on people’s mental health and well-being is very crucial and we should not take our foot off…