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Hong Kong: Cat Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A man who was tested positive for coronavirus has transmitted the virus to his pet cat according to reports in Hong Kong However, the country’s Agricultural and Fisheries department said that the animal has not shown any signs of the disease. In a statement released on Tuesday, the department said …

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Coronavirus: Top South African HIV scientist Gita Ramjee dies

Tributes are being paid to world-renowned South African scientist Gita Ramjee, who has died from Covid-19-related complications. “She dedicated many years of her life to finding HIV prevention solutions for women,” her colleague and friend Gavin Churchyard told the BBC. Head of UNAids Winnie Byanyima said Prof Ramjee’s death was …

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We need our share of the $100m coronavirus cash – Patapaa

Agona Swedru-based musician, Patapaa insists there is the need for government to pay musicians because coronavirus has also halted their business and they need to pay bills. To him, most people in the music business are currently suffering because shows that feed them have been cancelled in order to help …

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Let’s forget election 2020 if coronavirus persists – Odike

Founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Akwasi Addai Odike has predicted there will be no election come December 7, 2020, if the novel coronavirus persists, MyNewsGh.com reports. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a vaccine for the virus can only be ready possibly in the next 12 months …

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Jerome Boateng escapes unhurt from a car accident

Jerome Boateng has been involved in a car accident in Germany. Fortunately, the Bayern Munich defender emerged unscathed after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a protective barrier alongside the A9 motorway. Boateng was travelling to visit his son, with Germany not having introduced restrictions on movement due …

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Woman, unborn baby die during emergency CS

A woman who was diagnosed with Covid-19 and her baby have died during a caesarean section. The 37-year-old mother-to-be died in hospital in Spain on Sunday, local media reports. She was in quarantine at home with a high fever and only went to hospital when contractions started. Specialists decided to …

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Cuba ready to assist Ghana fight Coronavirus

The Cuban government has agreed to assist Ghana with a medical brigade made up of specialist doctors, nurses and medicines to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) if Ghana makes a formal request in that direction. This follows an intervention by the African Union (AU) Commission through its Deputy Chairperson, Mr Kwesi Quartey, …

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Man Arrested With Guns Concealed In Bag Of Garri

A 25-year-old suspect identified as Danjuma Toko has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for unlawful possession of firearms in Minna. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Usman Adamu in Minna, the capital of Niger on Tuesday. Adamu disclosed that following a tip-off, …

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[Video] Israel hold mass prayer for coronavirus victims

Hundreds of people gathered at Jerusalem’s Western Wall on Sunday to hold a mass prayer for those impacted by COVID-19. Some said they could “feel the distress” of those sick and people in quarantine, and are praying for them in hopes they recover and are able to leave. Others also …

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195 coronavirus cases recorded with 5 deaths

Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has confirmed that the country has seen an increase in its cases to 195 and 5 deaths as of Tuesday, March 31, 2020. All five deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to Coronavirus infection. The breakdowns of cases in the regions are Greater Accra …

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Fire Destroys Onion Market at Old Fadama

The Onion Market at Old Fadama in Accra has been destroyed by fire on Monday, 31st March, 2020. The fire which gutted down over fifty wooden shelves and structures was said to have started at around 2:15 a.m on Monday. Many foodstuffs such as bags of rice, sacks of onions and many …

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Man, 40, found dead

A 40-year-old man has been found dead at Subi a farming community in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region. The body of the deceased Francis Ahiadzro has been retrieved by Police and kept at Kade Government Hospital Mortuary. According to the bereaved family, the deceased left home to the …

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Zimbabwe’s opposition leader loses party position

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has lost a court appeal to remain president of the biggest opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). Nelson Chamisa’s appointment as MDC leader in 2018 followed the death of Morgan Tsvangirai, a former union leader who had founded the MDC in 1999. The Supreme Court …

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Austria to launch new ‘digital handshake’ app

In Austria, the Red Cross is launching a smartphone app called Stopp Corona, which helps users keep an anonymous digital diary of the people they have had contact with. Gerry Foitik, from the Austrian Red Cross’s managing board, says the app aims to reduce the strain on the medical services. …

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Boy, 13, dies in London after testing positive for coronavirus

A 13-year-old boy who tested positive for coronavirus has died, King’s College Hospital Trust in London said. A spokesman for the trust said the boy’s death had been referred to the coroner but gave no further details. It comes as the biggest daily increase in the number of people who have died with coronavirus …

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Jordan Ayew ‘heartbroken’ by death of former Pape Diouf

Ghana and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew is ‘absolutely heartbroken’ by the death of former Marseille President and mentor Pape Diouf. Pape Diouf, who was president of the French giants between 2005 to 2009 died on Tuesday night after suffering from the coronavirus. He was 68. “Absolutely heartbroken. Rest in …

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How to make money with your Whatsapp status

WhatsApp has daily active users of an over a billion people. A lot of these people use it every day as a means of communicating with close friends, family and even entertainment from very engaging content from their contact’s status updates, therefore, a great way to earn an income when …

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Bawumia donates 500 cedis each to ‘Ejisu’ Kayaye

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated 500 Cedis to each of the stranded Kayaye (head porters) who were stopped at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region on their way to the Northern Region. The head porters, numbering about 76, had attempted to flee from Accra back to their hometowns …

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