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FACT-CHECKED: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus

Claim: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus Source: Unknown Verdict: False Disinformation around the coronavirus has come in different forms and types. Videos, text messages and voice notes spreading falsities and well-worn hoaxes are being widely circulated in Ghana, like in many other countries around the world. GhanaFact has been alerted …

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Coronavirus: Western Region records 437 suspected cases

The Western Regional Health Directorate has disclosed that the region has recorded 437 suspected cases of Coronavirus so far. Out of the 437 suspected cases, one has been tested positive and it was recorded in Sekondi-Takoradi. In totality as of Friday, April 24, 2020, the Region is having 322 pending cases. Giving …

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Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria hit 1095

Confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria has now hit 1095 after 114 people tested positive in 24 hours.   According to the Nigeria Center of Disease Control (NCDC), 80 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 21 in Gombe, 5 in FCT, 2 in Zamfara, 2 in Edo, 1 in …

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Covid-19: Burden of Responsibility on every Ghanaian to offer help

Covid 19 Donations: The spread of the Corona Virus is real and brought about Lockdown in many countries, Ghana is not an exception.   Good people in society who have the means to support one way or the other are rendering help in many forms to others who are in …

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13 out of 38 Kayayee who entered NR through Oti Region test positive for COVID-19

The 13 Kayayee were part of the 38 Kayayee who entered the Northern Region through the Oti Region during the partial lockdown of Accra. The 38 kayeyee who escaped Accra through the Oti Region were stopped by the Police when entering the Northern Region. These Kayayee are different from those impounded at …

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Coronavirus related deaths rise to 75, as 318 new infections bring SA’s total to 3 953

Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases. LIVE NEWS FEEDJump to bottom Last Updated at 19:21 18:53 ShareIcon 18:33 ShareIcon All the financial help available to South Africans during the coronavirus crisis Many measures are available to help …

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Coronavirus has not affected cargo vessel traffic into Ghana – Maritime Authority

As fears of a global recession and shortage of food and other essential goods grow, the Ghana Maritime Authority says there is no noticeable reduction in cargo vessel traffic to the country yet. The Deputy Director, Ship Inspections & Marine Security at GMA, Captain Emmanuel Ankamah, said this when the …

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SA government plans for Covid-19 to peak in September but questions about data remain

March was arguably the busiest month for President Cyril Ramaphosa in his tenure as head of state. Every other day, the President is putting out fires – some created unnecessarily by members of his own cabinet. The extended five-week national lockdown has postponed South Africa’s worst-case Covid-19 scenario to September, …

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Rwanda deploys drones to raise coronavirus awareness in communities

Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, April 12 announced the usage of drones to further raise awareness of the coronavirus pandemic in local communities. “We have added drones to our methods of raising awareness about COVID-19,” reads part of the announcement on Twitter. The development comes after the country records …

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