Why Kumasi metropolis is recording high cases of Delta variant
As Accra has been listed as one of the hotspots for the virus, Greater Kumasi too is ranked high in the Ashanti region. Over 200 people have contracted the Delta strain of coronavirus in the Kumasi metropolis and 10 people have been reported dead from July 1 to July 13, 2021. The upsurge of the new cases in the metropolis have mainly attributed to the general disregard for the COVID-19 safety protocols, funerals, parties, and other social distancing,” part of the statement read. “The general public is therefore entreated to as a matter of urgency continue to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols, ie. Below is the Regional breakdown from the highest to lowestGreater Accra region – 54,115Ashanti region – 16,889Eastern Region - 4,559Central Region - 3,552Volta Region - 2,664Northern Region - 1,661
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July 19, 2021 16:41 UTC
10 people die from new Delta variant in Kumasi
Regional News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Kumasi metropolis has recorded high cases of the global pandemic• 200 people have contracted the Delta strain of coronavirus and 10 have also died• KMA has entreated Ghanaians to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocolsThe Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has disclosed that a total of 10 people have died after contracting the new strain of coronavirus, Delta variant. In a press release, it noted that over 200 cases were also recorded within 13 days; July 1 to 13, 2021. KMA and other health officials have urged Ghanaians to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols. “The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Metropolitan Health Directorate and the Public Health Emergency Committee wish to bring to the notice of the general public that the deadly COVID-19 pandemic is still with us in the Kumasi Metropolis," part of the release read. KMA also charged transport operators to ensure that the COVID-19 protocols are adhered to in their jurisdictions.
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July 19, 2021 15:11 UTC
We never said TV stations should not air Ghanaian content – FIPAG President clarifies
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• According to the FIPAG president, TV stations have not been asked to ditch Ghanaian content• He said Ghanaian film producers have been asked not to give out their content for free to TV stations• Mr. James Boakye said film producers in the country are not making profits from their craftPresident of the Film Producers Association of Ghana, Mr. James Boakye has refuted claims that his association is against the airing of Ghanaian content on local TV stations. But throwing more light on the assertion, the FIPAG president said Ghanaian movie producers were rather asked not to air feature films on local television stations for free. Buttressing his point, he cited an instance where TV stations were given movies to show for free on TV all in the name of a barter agreement. “We never said we will not let TV stations show Ghanaian content. We have over 120 stations and they all show Ghanaian content.
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July 19, 2021 15:11 UTC
19 students at Akuse Methodist contract three different viral infections
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Akuse Methodist Senior High Technical School (AMEST) in the eastern region has been forced into a high-level containment• This follows 19 of the students contracting three different viral infections detected at the school• Epidemiologists say the spread is moving into the main Akuse townshipThree different viral infections have been detected at the Akuse Methodist Senior High Technical School (AMEST) in the Eastern region, forcing an immediate high-level containment in the school. The situation has accounted for 19 students of the school, testing positive to the avian flu (H1N1), coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and the Human Coronavirus (Hcov-229E), including nine of them having co-infections (HCoV-229E +H1N1), reports graphic.com.gh. This was disclosed at a stakeholder meeting at the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly at Odumase-Krobo. AMEST, which has a population of 2,347 students, 114 teaching staff and 58 non-teaching staff, became the center of these investigations after the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Health Directorate received a report that some of its students were exhibiting symptoms akin to the influenza. He added that, “Management must also collaborate with school health education programme (SHEP) coordinator and the school health nurse at the school to ensure continuous sensitization.”
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July 19, 2021 14:48 UTC
We needed to save Ghanaians from dying - 'Frustrated' Health Minister on overpriced Sputnik V vaccines
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, appeared before Parliament last week• He gave reasons to as why he procured the Russian Sputnik V through a middleman at $19• The minister said he took that step to save the lives of dying GhanaiansHealth Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has noted that he procured the Russian Sputnik V vaccines from a middle man, Sheik Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum out of frustration. He explained that at the time of the procurement of the vaccines, the number of Ghanaians dying from coronavirus was on the high, hence, his action, to protect the lives of Ghanaians. BackgroundGhana government through Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu reportedly entered an agreement for the supply of 3.4 million doses at a unit cost of $19 after the initial cost of $25 was negotiated. The factory price for the Sputnik V vaccine is $10 but several factors contributed to pegging it at $19. Some of the factors that contributed to the $19 price tag included; land transportation, shipment, handling and special storage charges.
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July 19, 2021 13:41 UTC
'I have removed all my 15 body piercings to prove my seriousness' – ‘Repented’ Wendy Shay claims
Entertainment of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Wendy shay has taken off all her body piercings• The Ghanaian singer disclosed her decision to tow the path of Christianity• Wendy has disclosed her decision to start life on a clean notePopular Ghanaian singer, Wendy Shay in a bid to prove her true repentance has ditched all her numerous body piercings. According to the singer, she has taken off all studs and earrings from her 15 piercings to cement her decision. It can be recalled that sometime in 2020, Wendy’s wild look and strange style of dressing became an issue of major concern to most Ghanaians. Others associated her wild look with rumors that she was abusing drugs. But ‘repented’ Wendy Shay has disclosed that her ‘born again’ lifestyle has necessitated the decision to do away with such numerous body piercings.
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July 19, 2021 13:18 UTC
More men going crazy for body-enhancing surgeries – Surgeon reveals why
Plastic surgery is done to restore, reconstruct or alter any part of the human body. According to him, cosmetic surgery has not only gained more interest from women but men. “Even men, now we see an upswing of men getting plastic surgery because we live in a society where people are very judgmental,” he said. and they are having plastic surgery to look better. “Men are getting perk implants to enhance their muscles, men are getting liposuctions, the usual Botox, filling, rhinoplastys, these are the number one plastic surgeries requested by men,” he noted.
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July 19, 2021 13:07 UTC
25% of insurance claims made through fraudulent means - NIC boss
Business News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• More than 25% of insurance claims in Ghana are fraudulent• This was revealed by the Commissioner OF Insurance, Dr. Justice Yaw Ofori• The NIC has assured it is working to put an end to the situationThe National Insurance Commission (NIC) has disclosed that about 25 percent of insurance claims made in Ghana are fraudulent. According to the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr. Justice Ofori, while 40 percent of claims are fake globally, the country is dealing with over 20 percent fraudulent claims which include inflating claims, staging claims, and sometimes people staging their death to make a life claim. That is one of the reasons why insurance claims need a lot of investigation. I don’t have the specifics, but in Ghana, we should be looking at about 25 percent fraudulent claims. It could be inflating claims, staging claims, and sometimes people staging their death to make a life claim,” he noted.
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July 19, 2021 12:45 UTC
We are forced to use bushes as our toilet facility - Atobiase residents lament
Regional News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Ashanti Region:Residents of Atobiase in the Amansie West district of the Ashanti region have lamented over a life-threatening toilet facility that compels them to use bushes. GhanaWeb's visit to the community saw an old traditional toilet facility caved in and is still being used by some residents. The wooden facility divided into two sides for males and females is used by the youth, aged, and children. Young boys and girls are, however, reported to have chosen bushes over the toilet facility due to its state. Another observation made was that men and women using the facility could see themselves, another worrying situation expressed by the residents.
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July 19, 2021 12:45 UTC
‘I won’t allow you to kill me like you killed TB Joshua’ – Badu Kobi replies critics
In a bid to hit back at critics, Prophet Badu Kobi said the Synagogue Church of Nations’ Founder was killed for speaking the truth but he (Badu Kobi) won’t allow such a thing to happen to him. But reacting to the several backlashes from the general public, Prophet Badu Kobi said he has developed a thick skin against them. They killed TB Joshua, they think I will allow them to kill me? Badu Kobi has gone through Tribal persecution, yet it did not affect him. Badu Kobi this, Badu Kobi that and yet it couldn’t bring me down.
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July 19, 2021 12:44 UTC
Respond by close of day or we declare a nationwide strike - Universities' senior staff to government
So, if government is not able to honor its promise, why should we continue to be waiting? We have to go back to strike,” he said. Zakaria Mohammed bemoaned what he describes as the government’s attempts to ignore their demand for a favorable condition of service. It will be recalled that on May 18, 2021, the group declared a strike over the failure of the government to pay its members their pension contributions under the tier-2 arrangement. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the National Labour Commission and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) met with the leadership of the senior staff in an attempt to bring a finality to their concerns, leading to them calling off the strike.
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July 19, 2021 12:33 UTC
Outbreak of bird flu: Limit the movement of birds – Poultry farmers urged
In an interview with CitiNews, Mr Ampem stated that his colleagues will be educated on bird flu and how to prevent other birds from getting infected. The outbreak of the bird flu comes days after poultry farmers complained about the unavailability of maize, soya, and wheat. Mr. Ampem noted that poultry farmers are going through a tough time now because of these two major challenges. He pleaded for government to come to their aid by paying attention to the poultry industry to save over 1,000 businesses from collapsing. He also said the shortage of poultry feed needs to be fixed as soon as possible to keep them in business.
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July 19, 2021 12:00 UTC
All you need to know about the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards
General News of Monday, 19 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe GhanaWeb Excellence Awards is an annual people’s choice award scheme launched to offer GhanaWeb audiences and the general public the opportunity to recognise outstanding Ghanaians who have helped in the development of the country. The awards are for and by Ghanaians who have worked hard in various fields of national development. The GhanaWeb Excellence Awards has 17 categories covering all facets of the Ghanaian society with one more being honorary. The main event in December would bring together distinguished individuals selected by the general public for national recognition. Voting will commence after shortlisting in September and end in December when the main event would take place.
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July 19, 2021 11:47 UTC
George Duker, Tarkwa MCE vindicated in claims of being behind disappearance of Gyaasehene of Apinto
It continued that this is as a result of the defeat those persons suffered at the hands of George Mireku Duker in the constituency. They stressed that the MP did this because he had fears that his brother, who is the MCE, could lose his reappointment bid as the MCE. Kakra Blay is contesting Mireku Duker's elder brother for the position of Municipal Chief Executive of the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly. The chief, according to the linguist Nana Kobina Obo ll, went missing on Thursday, July 15th, 2021, which they reported to the Tarkwa divisional police command. However, later Thursday evening, Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako llI is reported to have been found by operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau(NIB) on the main Tarkwa-Takoradi road and brought home.
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July 19, 2021 11:15 UTC
Meet Charles Sogli, 22-year-old tallest man in Volta Region struggling with footwear
Charles Sogli who is nearly eight feet tall in height and hails from Ziope in the Volta Region has drawn some attention on various news platforms and social media. After enrolling as an apprentice in welding and metal fabricating at Ho, Volta Region, Charles is also making an appeal for support to aid his mobility and working gear. While he is the third of five siblings with the only unique stature and size, Sogli told the GNA he is determined to make something good out of his life hence the appeal for support. All he needs is appropriate footwear and working gear for his size and maybe a special means of transport – a special car,” De Souza told GNA. Already a shoemaker had tried to make him a footwear for use but Sogli says “it is not protective” for the kind of work he does to keep him safe.
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July 19, 2021 11:03 UTC