News of Tuesday, 17 March 2020

Coronavirus: Okudzeto Ablakwa fumes over 'unavailable' $100 million

This viral UNICEF coronavirus WhatsApp forward is fake

Coronavirus: Ghana confirms 7th case

KNUST students to evacuate school premises before March 21, 2020

Some residents in Western Region appeal to Akufo-Addo to distribute hand sanitizers

KNUST Pharmacy Students produce locally manufactured hand sanitizers for Sale

Saudi Arabia follows Ghana's example; bans congregational prayers in all mosques

Coronavirus: University for Development Studies closed down

Coronavirus: Parliament likely to move to conference center

Coronavirus: Funeral homes incur loss after public gathering ban

I joined the NPP out of personal conviction - Fmr. Presiding Member of Sunyani West District

Cornavirus: Manhyia Palace shuts down Museum to tourists

Foreign Ministry to issue only ‘proof of emergency’ passports

Coronavirus: Self isolating GBC staff cries about neglect; threatens to break loose

Coronavirus: Huge crowd of Teshie residents ‘fight’ for drinking water

Discussions towards distance learning programmes has begun – Ministry of Education PRO

Coronavirus: UG shuts down; says foreign students can return to their home countries

Coronavirus: AMA limits conduct of marriages to couple, 4 witnesses only

Coronavirus: 350 contacts traced so far – Ghana Health Service

Coronavirus: We are awaiting our budget to intensify sensitization – NCCE

Suspect in CNN US election meddling report charged with money laundering

Coronavirus: Stop Ghana card mass registration now – NDC

Coronavirus: We are awaiting our budget to intensify sensitization – NCCE

Today in history: 'Dumsor' increasing mental problems – Psychologists

Wearing gloves increases risk of coronavirus - G/A Regional Director of Health

Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo creates ‘distance’ with new seating arrangement at Jubilee House

You are a shameless opportunist – Kennedy Agyapong fires Oye Lithur

We need $30m annually to deal with health emergencies - Kofi Gane

Coronavirus: Two Italians refused entry into Ghana

You’re evil! – Nana Aba Anamoah strikes again over hand sanitizer prices

GUTA 'defends' hand sanitizer price increase

GUTA 'defends' hand sanitizer price increase

Ghanaian victims file case against Yahya Jammeh at Gambia’s truth commission

Stop washing cars, watering lawns with treated water – GWCL

Church closure: You should have consulted us first – Bishops

Coronavirus: Judicial Service yet to provide sanitizers at Court complex

US embassy suspends immigrant, non-immigrant visa appointments over coronavirus

Get tested if you’ve travelled over the past 30 days - Gane to government officials

The University Of Energy and Natural Resources closed due to Covid-19 pandemic

Designated RTI officers undergo training

Residential students of the University of Ghana asked to go home

Coronavirus: UHAS Students given 2 day ultimatum to vacate all university properties

Publish plans to protect the economy – Mahama tells government

Ghana’s prisons likely to be hit hard by coronavirus – Snr. Prison Officer

Thinking of staying indoors? Here are basic self quarantine necessities you will need during this coronavirus outbreak

Facebook removes Russia-linked accounts run by Ghanaians, Nigerians

Coronavirus: Look out for one another - Mensa Otabil

Fact-checking: Uber services have not been suspended in Accra

Coronavirus: HTU students desert campus after president asked schools to close down

Fact-checking: Dettol has not been tested on the COVID-19

Coronavirus fight: Take a cue from Nigeria, Togo – MP to government

Coronavirus: Parliament might relocate to the AICC – Majority leader

Concerns of women critical in government policies as RAFELA-Ghana is launched

Ghanaians too dishonest – Osei-Wusu

Govt, media and medics collaborate on COVID-19 Communications

Ghana’s unreadiness for deadly coronavirus showing

Coronavirus: Arbitrary closure of churches wrong – Bishops’ Conference

Kingdom Exim Group sponsors free medical screening for 300 residents of North East Region

Stop gay conference – Chief Imam to government

Allow only 25 persons at your centres – NIA to supervisors

Akpeteshie a good substitute for hand sanitizer – Former Ridge Hospital Boss

Coronavirus-19: Hand washing with soap your best bet – Osei-Owusu

Coronavirus: Focus solely on official channels of information – Government to media

Coronavirus: Pray in your homes – Chief Imam to Muslims

GPRTU to ban preaching on commercial buses over coronavirus

Wearing gloves not protection from coronavirus – GHS Director

Coronavirus: University of Ghana students in a state of confusion

Coronavirus: Action Chapel to hold online service only

Ghana stops issuing visas, passports in US to stop coronavirus spread

Store more water, we’re having challenges - GWCL

Budget review to parliament necessary following coronavirus disruptions – Mahama

Coronavirus: Resort to technology to minimise spread – Chamber of Technology

Allow only 25 persons at your centres – NIA to supervisors

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Black people are not immune to coronavirus - Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare

Coronavirus: Ghana needs a new date for Easter festivities – Opuni Frimpong

Coronavirus presents Ghana with an opportunity to increase manufacturing capacity – Akufo-Addo

Legislate on the Free SHS programme

Queen of Tertiary Africa launches girl child project

Harvard holds inaugural Joseph Siaw Agyepong lecture on public health in Africa

Accra schools on coronavirus red alert

Celebrity ambassadors to be appointed to help in coronavirus fight

Turf war between Bawumia and Osafo-Maafo over UNIPASS deal

Coronavirus: Ghana Embassy in US suspends consular services

Coronavirus: GBC journalist directed to self-quarantine after meeting Norwegian Ambassador

You can't threaten journalists - Oscar Doe slams Oppong-Nkrumah

Our collective efforts will prevent spread of coronavirus - Rev Owusu Ansah

Christians urged to make evangelism a priority

Diligence pays, chief advises the youth

GFDO calls on Parliament to push implementation of the Disability Act

Coronavirus: Cooperate with health officials – Assemblies of God Church

Coronavirus: Suspend parliamentary sittings – MPs

Coronavirus: Catholic Bishops' Conference backs govt's directives

Ghana’s health financing strategy must bridge specific gaps - CDD

Judges and Magistrates to hear cases of extreme emergency – CJ

Chief Imam urges Muslims to adhere to govt's directive

30 people in self-isolation over Obuasi COVID-19 case

Minister urges GCAA staffs to support fight against COVID-19

President urges local pharmaceuticals to help fight COVID-19

Ghana Baptist Convention takes steps to stop coronavirus spread

President invites Speaker, leadership of parliament for emergency meeting

Parliament to continue sitting despite suspension of public gatherings

Fetish priest sentenced to death after killing two men in money-doubling scheme

Businessman shot by suspected armed robbers at Kanda 441

Crime rate goes down in Accra

Pastor dragged before chief for defiling two sisters

Man held for kissing and undressing minor

Coronavirus restrictions: Dr. Anyars rescues stranded students

Coronavirus: CEGA calls for postponement of compilation of new voters register

NPP clears Upper East Regional Minister to face Kofi Adda

Akufo-Addo has been negligent in handling COVID-19 - Sammy Gyamfi

Coronavirus: Close down Jubilee House too – NDC Youth Organiser

Mahama will never be President of Ghana again – Owusu Bempah

Coronavirus: Level of ban shows health experts are concealing something - CPP activist

Akufo-Addo's govt knew COVID-19 will hit Ghana - Akandoh

Judge me by my performance – Asante Mampong MP

Five aspirants to contest NPP parliamentary primaries in UER

NPP members in Kwabre East protest disqualification of candidate

Kasena-Nankana Municipal Assembly holds stakeholder meeting on Coronavirus

Residents plead with MP to atleast establish kindergarten in their community

Hide your witchcraft - Yagbonwura warns alleged Damongo witch

Gonja chiefs suspends visitations to all palaces

Wa West intensifies efforts to improve girl-child education

Coronavirus: GNC president assures Chicago Ghanaian community of safety

CWC Foundation makes donation to Korle-Bu children's ward

Cerebrospinal meningitis kills 18 persons in Upper West in 3 months

One suspected coronavirus case recorded in Weija Gbawe

Don’t use gloves as protection from COVID-19 - Dr Sarpong

Hohoe made case management centre for COVID-19

Coronavirus: CACI suspends church activities, encourages pastors not to abandon members

Coronavirus: Assemblies of God suspends all church activities

Global Media Alliance postpones upcoming events

Standard Chartered engages female entrepreneurs and CEO’s

JHR-AUCC chapter describes high rise in sanitizer prices as inhuman, calls on government for controlled pricing

Right Alliance Africa calls on EC to stop compilation of voters register amidst COVID-19 crisis