Covid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns

The spread of highly contagious coronavirus variants is threatening to fuel a "potential fourth surge of cases" in the US, a top health official has warned. The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said she was concerned by recent Covid-19 data. Dr Rochelle Walensky said about 70,000 new cases a day had been recorded last week - "a very high number". There were nearly 2,000 swaths a day in the same period, she added.Given this, Dr Walensky said she was "really worried" about reports of US states "rolling back the exact public health measures we have recommended to protect people from Covid-19". "We have the ability to stop a potential fourth surge of cases in this country. Please stay strong in your conviction," she said. Please hear me clearly: at this level of cases, with variants spreading, we stand to completely lose the hard-earned ground we have gained," Dr Walensky said. "These variants are a very real threat to our people and our progress." There are many different versions, or variants, of Covid-19 circulating, but health experts are particularly concerned about a few which appear to be more contagious, including those first detected in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. The CDC has predicted the highly contagious B.1.1.7 variant first found in the UK will become the dominant strain in the US this month.

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Government can’t afford to reduce taxes on fuel; we’ll lose GH¢4bn revenue –Prez Akufo-Addo.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has dismissed calls on the government to reduce taxes on petroleum products. He said taking such an action will significantly affect the government’s revenues. Addressing the 2022 May Day parade at the Independence Square in Accra, he said the government risks losing about GH¢4 billion if it makes any such move. He added that it is even more untenable because the government is rather looking for more avenues to raise money. “Removing taxes on petroleum products will reduce government revenues by some GH¢4 billion. At this time, when we are determined to expand government revenues in order to increase our capacity to finance our own development, can we afford to reduce tax revenues by GH¢4 billion?” he quizzed. Fuel prices in Ghana have risen sharply in Ghana in the last six months, although they have stayed the same for almost a month. Amidst the numerous complaints from consumers that the situation is causing a strain on their finances as th

Morphy returns with new single “Girl” Feat BizzyVybez.

It appears to be an exciting week for music enthusiasts as some of their favorite Ghanaian artistes drop new songs. Ghanaian Hip-Hop and Afro-Pop Dancehall artiste, Morphy has released the visual to his new ballad song titled, " Girl ". From the details he shared via his verified Instagram page, ‘Girl’ is already available for purchase and streaming on all digital music stores from Friday, May 23, 2023. As Morphy's second official single of the year, " Girl " acts as a stepping stone towards his highly anticipated forthcoming project. This single serves as a glimpse into the artist's arsenal and exhibits the depth of his artistry, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what lies ahead for the rest of the year. The Hip-Hop and Afro-Pop Dancehall artiste " is also considered one of the major proponents of the Afro Fusion genre and dance and one of the most successful young Ghanaian Dancehall of all time.

The Hecta Old Students Association Year 2000 Group Made A charitable donation to Pure Heart Orphanage Home

The Hecta Old Students Association Year 2000 group led by Chairman James Asante Boateng has again fulfilled its obligation of love to the Pure Heart Orphanage Home at Liberia Camp in the Gomoa East District in the Central Region of Ghana. The foundation on Saturday, April 15, 2023, gave away food products, school supplies, bags of water, clothing and footwear, to name a few to the orphanage at Buduburam. The worth of the donation was about GHS10,000 and the items were selected after carefully evaluating what the orphanage required this season. The Hecta Old Students Association establishment was inspired by God's love for mankind which He demonstrated by sending his only begotten Son Jesus to earth to be a sacrifice for our salvation. Since its inception in 2021, HECTA Old Students Association has engaged in a number of philanthropic endeavors. This includes the annual donation to the Pure Heart Orphanage and constitutes a significant component of their charity work. The Hecta O

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