Coronavirus updates As it happens (2020-05-20)
May 20, 2020
CSRPM Recommends COA FS Gov’t As Immune Booster For COVID-19 Treatment
The Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine (CSRPM) at Mampong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region has recommended to government the Centre of Awareness Food Supplement (COA FS) for use as immune support and supportive treatment for the relief of some symptoms of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
This was contained in a letter dated May 11, 2020, and signed by the acting Executive Director of the centre, Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, and addressed to the Minister of Health; Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Has Come To Stay, Learn To Live With It—Ghanaians Urged
The Ashanti Regional Director of Health, Mr. Emmanuel Tenkorang has cautioned Ghanaians to learn and live with the COVID-19 viruses since it has come to stay.
The Directorate says it is important to practice laid down protocols in fighting the pandemic.
May 20, 2020
Covid-19: 21 Recover In Ketu South
The health officials confirmed 22 positive cases in the Municipality after tests were conducted on some people who entered the country illegally through unapproved routes.
Mr Elliot Edem Agbenorwu, Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that there was full recovery for all 21 cases recorded by May 01, 2020 and that the current active case was recorded from another illegal traveler.
May 20, 2020
Police Commander Clears Air On COVID-19 Cases At Dansoman Divisional Headquarters
District Commander, Dansoman Divisional Police Headquarters, Accra, Chief Superintendent Jeffrey Darko, has discounted claims that his outfit has recorded two COVID-19 cases.
Instead, he explained that blood samples of both police personnel and inmates have been taken of which they were waiting for the results.
May 20, 2020
Nobody Is Immune To COVID-19 – NCCE Cautions Zuozugu Community
“Nobody is immune from the COVID-19 disease,” he said.
He indicated: “The COVID-19 is no respecter of persons, and you can catch it no matter your status or where you live” adding, “The only way we can deal with it is to observe the protocols prescribed by the World Health Organisation, and the government.”
May 20, 2020
Bicycle use around France jumps 44 percent since end of coronavirus confinement
French commuters have adopted the bicycle en masse as they emerge from two months of Covid-19 lockdown, with a nationwide increase in cycling traffic of 44 percent over pre-confinement levels, according to data published Wednesday.
Whether in cities, suburban areas or rural communities, cycling routes around France have seen a 44 percent increase in traffic in the week following the end of nationwide coroavirus confinement on 11 May.
May 20, 2020
The Grand Lodge Of Ghana Donates GHC100,000 To Support Covid-19 Isolation And Treatment Facility
The Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Ghana has made a donation of GHC100,000 to support the construction of the Covid-19 infectious disease isolation and treatment facility at the Ga East Hospital in Accra.
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, Dr. Nortey Kwashie Omaboe presented the cheque for the amount to Mr. Senyo Hosi, managing trustee of the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund, which is spearheading the construction of the facility, at a short ceremony at the project site.
May 20, 2020
Covid-19: Lifting Ban On Schools, Churches Could Spike Cases – Yieleh Chireh
A former Minister of Health, Joseph Yieleh Chireh, has advised government to be cautious in easing the ban on schools, places of religious worship among others.
His comments come at a time when there is a vigorous debate in the public space about the appropriate time for schools to reopen, given the circumstances of COVID-19.
May 20, 2020
COVID-19: Start Academic Year Afresh In September – Neogenics Education Group
Neogenics Education Group, an educational consultancy, has urged government to nullify the current academic year and start all over in September following the Coronavirus outbreak in the country.
According to the group, students should be made to repeat their current year or classes.
May 20, 2020
Covid-19: Rwanda Deploy Robots To Treat Patients
Rwanda has deployed robots for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
The country has an estimated 308 confirmed cases of Covid-19, 209 recoveries and zero death.