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Wassa Amenfi West records first COVID-19 case
The Wassa Amenfi West Municipality in the Western Region has recorded it first case of COVID-19 since the pandemic broke in the country.
The suspected case came from a trader at the Asankragwa market, who tested positive at a hospital in Takoradi, at midnight on Monday, Ghanaian Times source revealed.
The source indicated that the woman had no travel history, and her samples were taken two weeks ago, and that contact tracing had begun.
Meanwhile, a report by the Western Regional Director of Health Service, Dr Jacob Mahama, and his team, dated May 26, 2020, indicated that the region over the past 48 hours, had recorded 18 new positive cases increasing the regional figure from 334 to 352.
Earlier, as at May 25, the number of recoveries in the region stood at six, one dead, 57 new positive cases and 53 suspected cases,
The report indicated that “major highlights screening at the entry points showed that cumulative total screened was 766,209; total screened for the past 24 hours 14,208; number of case with temperatures less than 38 degrees Celcius, zero; those with temperatures more than 38 degrees Celcius, nine; number of positive cases one and four negative cases.”
It reported that for positive cases, Sekondi-Takoradi recorded 137, Tarkwa-Nsuaem, 104, Effia-Kwesimintsim, 37; Prestea-Hun Valley, 31; Ahanta West, 15; Nzema East, 10; Ellembelle, six; Shama and Mpoho, four each, Wassa Amenfi West and Wassa East, one each, while Wassa Amenfi East and Wassa Amenfi Central zero cases each.
For the negative cases, Wassa Amenfi Central tallied the lowest of zero with Tarkwa-Nsuaem recording the highest of 1,718 out of the total of 4,010.
The report showed that Tarkwa-Nsuaem has the highest number of pending cases of 762, followed by STMA, 443, with Wassa East recording the lowest of one out of the 2,234 cases.
The report indicated that suspected cases stood at 1,500, contact cases 5,227, contact tracing 4,744 with 6,244 regional total sample taken, noting that pending results were 2,234.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service Directorate had announced a snap visit to the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolitan area, to assist the region in stemming the increasing rates of new positive cases recorded over the past 48 hours.
FROM CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE, TAKORADI
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
