African governments are asking for a debt standstill in the face of coronavirus. The poorest countries want substantial portions of their borrowing to be wiped clean. Critics will cry “moral hazard” and point out that we have been here before. From 1996, when a big debt relief campaign was launched by the World Bank and […]
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People with high BP, Diabetes or Obesity, more likely to die from Covid-19
Doctors at NYU Langone Health in New York analyzed more than 4,000 patients hospitalized with Covid-19 in March.The study found that those over age 65 or who were significantly overweight, carrying an extra 80 to 100 pounds, were more likely to be hospitalized. Patients with low oxygen levels and signs of inflammation on lab tests […]
International schools in Ghana reduce school fees for the next term due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the economies of the world. Ghana is not left out of these economic challenges. Some Ghanaians have lost their jobs while others now receive half of their salaries prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Sunday (March 16, 2020), President Akufo-Addo directed schools in the country to shut down until further […]
Coronavirus: Good news as FG begins distribution of palliatives to 600,000 households in Abuja
The federal government has started the distribution of palliatives to cushion the effects of COVID-19 lockdown – President Buhari had on Monday, April 13, extended the lockdown by another 14 days – Buhari said during his broadcast that his government would provide palliatives for Nigerians to alleviate their suffering In its efforts to cushion the […]
Breaking: Abba Kyari dies after battle with Coronavirus
The Presidency has announced the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari after battling with Coronavirus.Media aides to the president Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina Twitted Saturday morning. “Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced […]
COVID-19: Intra-state travel aiding community transmission – FG
…says stigmatisation of patients affecting war against virus COVID-19: Intra-state travel aiding community transmission – FG The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday expressed concern that despite the presidential lockdown order in some states and the directives of some state governors restricting movements, intra-state travels have continued, aiding community transmission of coronavirus. “We have noticed […]
