Coronavirus: South Africa Reports First Deaths As Lockdown B...
Police in Johannesburg had already made arrests in the early hours of Friday
South Africa has announced its first deaths from Coronavirus infection, and said cases there have passed the 1,000 mark.
"This morning, we South Africans wake up with sad ... Read More
British Airways Flight To Accra Makes U-Turn Midway For Unkn...
A British Airways flight destined for Accra on Monday, March 23 made a sudden turn back to the UK for unknown reasons.
According to Aerotime, a global aviation news media, the British Airways flight, BA81, took off from London Heathrow Airport ... Read More
Coronavirus: Prince Charles Tests Positive But ‘Remain...
Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed.
Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms "but otherwise remains in good health", a spokesman said.
The Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has also been tested but does ... Read More
South Africa On Three-Week Coronavirus Lockdown
Cyril Ramaphosa - South African President
Explaining the imposition of a three-week lockdown, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that "the next few days are crucial" in combatting the spread of coronavirus.
There are currently 402 cases in the country, ... Read More
German Chancellor Angela Merkel In Quarantine After Doctor T...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in quarantine after a doctor who gave her a vaccine tested positive for coronavirus.
Ms Merkel was informed about the doctor’s test shortly after holding a news conference Sunday about new measures ... Read More
Coronavirus: California Issues State-Wide ‘Stay At Hom...
Governor Gavin Newsom
California has issued a "stay at home" order to residents as it tries to stem the march of the coronavirus across the most populous US state.
Governor Gavin Newsom told Californians they should only leave their homes when ... Read More
European Central Bank Launches Emergency €750bn Coronaviru...
Christine Lagarde - ECB Boss
The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an emergency €750bn ($820bn; £700bn) package to ease the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
It will buy government and company debt across the eurozone, including that of troubled Greece ... Read More
US Embassy In Ghana Suspends Visa Applications
The United States (US) Embassy in Ghana has suspended visa applications over the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) where six cases have been confirmed in Ghana.
A statement issued by the Embassy said the move was a precautionary one.
Below is a copy of ... Read More
Two Italians Prevented From Entering Ghana Over Coronavirus
Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information
Two Italian nationals who tried to enter Ghana from the epicentre of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were prevented from entering Ghana Monday night, .
The Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who disclosed ... Read More
Coronavirus: Ghana’s Consulate In New York Closes Down...
Ghana’s Consulate in New York , USA has temporarily closed down its office due to the outbreak and hspread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
This is in compliance with the declaration of a State of Emergency by President Donald Trump and ... Read More