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She has been rewarded with $660,000 and a house.
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The Philippines 🇵🇭 has never won a medal at the Olympics for 97 years.
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LONDON— England and their long-suffering fans finally have the chance to add another trophy to the 1966 World Cup after they overcame Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday to reach the European Championship final for the first time.
Harry Kane’s goal, following up after his penalty had been saved, finally saw off battling Denmark to set up a Sunday showdown against Italy, also looking to shake off the ’60s as they seek to win the title they last lifted in 1968.
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England’s Harry Kane celebrates scores their second goal with teammates during the Euro 2020 semifinal vs Denmark on July 7, 2021. Pool via REUTERS/Laurence Griffiths
LONDON— England and their long-suffering fans finally have the chance to add another trophy to the 1966 World Cup after they overcame Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday to reach the European Championship final for the first time.
Harry Kane’s goal, following up after his penalty had been saved, finally saw off battling Denmark to set up a Sunday showdown against Italy, also looking to shake off the ’60s as they seek to win the title they last lifted in
On a night to remember in front of almost 60,000 roaring fans, England fell behind to Mikkel Damsgaard’s superb free-kick, equalized with an own goal, dominated the game, and then won it via their captain, albeit somewhat unconvincingly, in the 104th minute.
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“Unbelievable – what a game though,” said Kane. “We dug deep and we got there when it mattered. We reacted really well – we’re in a final at home, what a feeling.”
It was of course a particularly special night for coach Gareth Southgate, whose penalty shoot-out miss sent England out of the semi-finals of Euro 96. “We said to the players at some point we’re going to have to show resilience and come back from setbacks, and we did that tonight,” he said.
“The most pleasing thing is that we’ve given our fans and our nation a fantastic night and the journey carries on for another four days. We’ve said we want to create memories I’ve said to the young ones ‘it isn’t always like this.”
It was a tough way for Denmark to end its emotional ride from the fear and distress of Christian Eriksen’s opening game collapse to its first semifinal since its shock Euro 92 win, but its exhausted players left Wembley with socks rolled down but heads held high.
“I am proud of this group and everyone who has been on this journey. It has been fantastic to be involved. I am hungry and empty, but I am also proud,” said Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Having swept past Ukraine 4-0 in the quarter-finals, England knew they faced a considerable step up on Wednesday and the quality in the Danish ranks was amply illustrated after 30 minutes when Damsgaard fired a powerful, dipping 25-yard free kick over the wall and beyond the diving Jordan Pickford.
England had reached the semis without conceding a goal and the crowd were stunned. The question of how England would respond to its first real setback would now be addressed.
The answer was calmly and patiently, as they passed their way back into the ascendancy. Raheem Sterling was denied at point-blank range by Kasper Schmeichel before the 39th-minute equalizer when Bukayo Saka hit the byline and fizzed over a low cross that Simon Kjaer bundled over his own line in his attempt to stop the ball reaching Sterling.
Schmeichel was on hand again with an excellent diving save to palm away a Harry Maguire header and England began to turn the screw in the second half, but, despite their relentless passing and probing around the box, they struggled to carve out a clear opening and the match rolled into extra time.
The extra 30 minutes became a virtual attack v defense exercise, as Schmeichel saved again from Kane and Jack Grealish and the fear of penalties began to rise among the home fans.
The ever-dangerous Sterling continued to drive into the box though and was eventually brought down by Joakim Maehle for the VAR-reviewed penalty that Kane struck poorly and Schmeichel blocked, only for the captain to tuck home the rebound.
England’s Harry Kane celebrates scores their second goal with teammates during the Euro 2020 semifinal vs Denmark on July 7, 2021. Pool via REUTERS/Laurence Griffiths
LONDON— England and their long-suffering fans finally have the chance to add another trophy to the 1966 World Cup after they overcame Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday to reach the European Championship final for the first time.
Harry Kane’s goal, following up after his penalty had been saved, finally saw off battling Denmark to set up a Sunday showdown against Italy, also looking to shake off the ’60s as they seek to win the title they last lifted in 1968.
On a night to remember in front of almost 60,000 roaring fans, England fell behind to Mikkel Damsgaard’s superb free-kick, equalized with an own goal, dominated the game and then won it via their captain, albeit somewhat unconvincingly, in the 104th minute.
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It was of course a particularly special night for coach Gareth Southgate, whose penalty shoot-out miss sent England out of the semi-finals of Euro 96. “We said to the players at some point we’re going to have to show resilience and come back from setbacks, and we did that tonight,” he said.
“The most pleasing thing is that we’ve given our fans and our nation a fantastic night and the journey carries on for another four days. We’ve said we want to create memories I’ve said to the young ones ‘it isn’t always like this.”
It was a tough way for Denmark to end its emotional ride from the fear and distress of Christian Eriksen’s opening game collapse to its first semifinal since its shock Euro 92 win, but its exhausted players left Wembley with socks rolled down but heads held
“I am proud of this group and everyone who has been on this journey. It has been fantastic to be involved. I am hungry and empty, but I am also proud,” said Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
England fans celebrate after the match the country’s win in the Euro 2020 semifinal on July 7, 2021. Pool via REUTERS/Carl Recine
Having swept past Ukraine 4-0 in the quarter-finals, England knew they faced a considerable step up on Wednesday and the quality in the Danish ranks was amply illustrated after 30 minutes when Damsgaard fired a powerful, dipping 25-yard free-kick over the wall and beyond the diving Jordan Pickford.
England had reached the semis without conceding a goal and the crowd were stunned. The question of how England would respond to its first real setback would now be addressed.
The answer was calmly and patiently, as they passed their way back into the ascendancy. Raheem Sterling was denied at point-blank range by Kasper Schmeichel before the 39th-minute equalizer, when Bukayo Saka hit the byline and fizzed over a low cross that Simon Kjaer bundled over his own line in his attempt to stop the ball reaching Sterling.
Schmeichel was on hand again with an excellent diving save to palm away a Harry Maguire header and England began to turn the screw in the second half, but, despite their relentless passing and probing around the box, they struggled to carve out a clear opening and the match rolled into extra time.
The extra 30 minutes became a virtual attack v defense exercise, as Schmeichel saved again from Kane and Jack Grealish and the fear of penalties began to rise among the home
The ever-dangerous Sterling continued to drive into the box though and was eventually brought down by Joakim Maehle for the VAR-reviewed penalty that Kane struck poorly and Schmeichel blocked, only for the captain to tuck home the rebound.
England then negotiated the last 15 minutes to spark the loudest, and surely most confident rendition of “Football’s Coming Home”, ever to ring around Wembley.
“When you’ve waited as long as we have to get through a semifinal, the players – considering the limited international experience some of them have – have done an incredible job,” Southgate said.
“We suffered in Moscow (in the 2018 World Cup semifinal defeat by Croatia) on a night like this and we’ve managed to put that right. It’s an incredible occasion to be a part of. The fans were incredible all night. There was mayhem on the pitch and I was part of it. We’ve got to enjoy the fact we’re in the final but there’s one more massive hurdle to conquer.”
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will be held on Saturday and confined entirely to Windsor Castle following an eight-minute ceremonial procession within the castle’s grounds, Buckingham Palace has said.
The arrangements, which “very much” reflect the duke’s wishes, have been adapted in light of the Covid pandemic. The Duke of Sussex will fly in from his home in the US to join other members of the Royal Family at the ceremony.
Earlier, royal gun salutes across the UK and at sea marked the duke’s death. There will be eight days of national mourning ahead of the televised funeral, which will be a ceremonial event rather than a large state affair usually associated with the death of a monarch.
Prince Philip will also not lie in state – where members of the public would have been able to view his coffin.
A period of national mourning began on Friday, with the announcement of the duke’s death, and will continue until after the funeral, the government has said. The Queen has decided that a two-week period of royal mourning will be observed by members of the royal family, who will continue to undertake appropriate engagements only, and will wear black mourning bands.
A palace spokesperson said: “Although the ceremonial arrangements are reduced, the occasion will still celebrate and recognise the duke’s life and his more than 70 years of service to the Queen, the UK and the Commonwealth.”
Philip lies at rest in the chapel at Windsor Castle. There will be no lying in state, which accords with his wishes. On Saturday 17 April, the coffin will be moved in a small ceremonial procession from the state entrance of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel for the service.
Coronavirus restrictions mean that the congregation will be a maximum of 30 mourners, including the Queen, members of the royal family, and the duke’s private secretary. The number excludes the bearer party and clergy.
At the conclusion, the duke will be interred in the royal vault in St George’s Chapel.
“While it is naturally a time of sadness and mourning for the royal family, and the many others who knew and admired the Duke of Edinburgh, it is hoped that the coming days will also be seen as an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life – remarkable both in terms of his vast contribution and lasting legacy,” said the palace spokesperson.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has of course required us to make some adaptations to the original arrangements for His Royal Highness’s funeral; however, we are certain the occasion will be no less fitting a farewell to His Royal Highness, marking his significant duty and service to the nation and the Commonwealth.
“While there is sadness that the public will not physically be able to be part of the events to commemorate the duke, the royal family ask that anyone wishing to express their condolences do so in the safest way possible, and not by visiting Windsor or any other royal palaces to pay their respects.”
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, father of Prince Charles and patriarch of a turbulent royal family that he sought to ensure would not be Britain’s last, died on Friday at Windsor Castle in England. He was 99.
His death was announced by Buckingham Palace, which said he passed away peacefully.
Philip had been hospitalized several times in recent years for various ailments, most recently in February, the palace said.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
He died just as Buckingham Palace was again in turmoil, this time over Oprah Winfrey’s explosive televised interview last month with Philip’s grandson Prince Harry and Harry’s biracial wife, Meghan. The couple, in self-imposed exile in California, lodged accusations of racism and cruelty against members of the royal family.
Philip was married to the queen for more than 70 years, Philip was a steady presence behind her at thousands of public events, becoming as familiar to the British people as the queen if not always as beloved.
Details regarding his funeral were not immediately released, but looking at feeds from air and on social media, Dikoder.com reports that the queen will sign off on final plans in the coming days, adding that the duke requested a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral.
Organizers of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards says they are done reviewing submitted works and will on Saturday, April 3 announce nominees for the 22nd edition of the prestigious awards.
We bring to you an hourly update of the ongoing unveiling of nominees for the 22nd edition of the annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2021 VGMA).
The first batch of nominees for this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards was revealed on social media.
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The rest of the nominations will be released at an event in Accra today.
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The Covid-19 has claimed its first casualty in Parliament – Kerema MP Richard Mendani.
Mendani’s death was announced by National Pandemic Response Controller and Police Comm David Manning on Saturday.
Mendani passed away after a month-long admission at the Pacific International Hospital (PIH) in Port Moresby. He was admitted on Feb 24 after complaining of fever, cough and headache on Feb 19.
Comm Manning said Mendani was initially diagnosed with pneumonia by the Hope Clinic but his condition worsened. And on suspicion of the Covid-19, a PCR test was conducted at PIH and the result was positive. Comm Manning reiterated that the threat of death from the Covid-19 was real and it was an invisible killer spreading through the air we inhale and what we touch.
“We can all do our part to protect each other and our families by keeping them safe by adhering strictly to public health protocols in the New Normal,” he said.
“We are experiencing the second wave of the virus spike, and it is much worse than the first.
“We have 3,085 positive cases in PNG. That is triple the positive cases one month ago and we have to prepare for the positive cases to rise.
“Since the outbreak, a total of 55,411 people in PNG have been tested for the Covid-19, out of which 3,085 had tested positive. “Currently, pending at the laboratory for results are 2,379 samples.”
The death toll remains at 36.
“Let us all start wearing masks, washing hands and maintaining social distancing.
Manning has urged all positive cases, including the asymptomatic patients to ensure they isolated themselves for the number of days given even if they were told to do this in their homes.
BY: MIRIAM ZARRIGA
The Kenyan Ministry of Health has come out to clarify that COVID-19 vaccination does not prevent one from contracting the coronavirus.
In a press briefing on Friday, Health Ministry CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi said the vaccine only serves to boost the immune system and get it ready to fight the virus.
She added that even individuals who get the virus can still transmit COVID-19 to others.
“Getting the vaccine does not mean that you cannot get COVID-19. Getting the jab does not mean that you cannot transmit the COVID-19. What the jab does is that it makes your immunity system alert. It prepares you for war, should you come across the virus your immune system will be ready to fight and manage that virus,” said Mwangangi.
She, however, noted that vaccination will help reduce the number of severe cases being witnessed, most of which result in deaths.
“What we know is that this jab will prevent progression to severe cases for COVID-19 meaning the cases we report for severe cases are bound to reduce if we have the right number of people vaccinated and that is the usefulness of this vaccine,” said the Health CAS.
Dr. Mwangangi urged Kenyans to continue wearing masks and observing the stipulated safety protocols even after getting vaccinated.
“Remember getting this vaccine still requires you to wear your mask and social distance because you can still get the disease however mild and you can still transmit the disease,” she said.
The Global African SHEROES Union (GASU) has commenced the perfecting of its plans towards the successful hosting of their parallel event at the UN Headquarters in New York during the 25th Anniversary of the fourth world conference on women and the adoption of the Beijing declaration and platform for action (1995).
The Global African SHEREOS Union seeks to hold a virtual Event on 16th March, 2021 in New York, on the general theme:Women in Public life: Equal Participation in Decision Making. The Global African SHEROES Union is among the bodies invited by the Commission on the Status of Women to attend all sessions and will host their parallel events focused on the needs of African women from the 16th to the 26th of March 2021.
Women to Grace the Occasion are; Dr. Rahab Njeri(Germany), Davisha l. Johnson (USA), Dikeledi Makoena(South Africa), Angela Sayles(USA).
The Leadership Committee were made up of wonderful women; Kim Poole
Sheroes founder /fundraising Co Chair, Angela Seyles GASU Chair / fundraising Co chair, Davisha Johnson CSW65 Chair, Bonsu Serwaa Gifty Media Chair, Dikelide Mokoeha Policy makers Chair, Marshal Social Media Team Chair, Maria Mwinyimbegu Policy Co chair, Njeri Policy contributer, Cookey Media contributor, Rose Policy contributer.
“Join us as we represent the voice and agenda of Global African Women on the Beijing 25 Platform for Action “.
Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu has slammed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for not telling Ghanaians the country’s current debt stock in his first State of the Nation’s Address (SoNA) of his second term delivered on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 before parliament.
President Akufo-Addo, while delivering the address, described his government as “good managers of the economy and we are good protectors of the public purse”, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reacting to the address, Mr Iddrisu wondered why the state of the country’s debt was left out of the President’s address.
The Minority leader said;
1. No mention was made on the total National Debt as was the case in 2017.
2. No mention was made of the controversial LGBTQ.
3. No clear cut blue print on how to combat Corruption and galamsey.
4. No mention was made on the Killing of innocent unarmed civilians by the police and military during the Dec 7th Elections and Collation.
5. No mention was made on the current Power outages and government plans to avert that.
6. No mention was made on the progress of investigations into the Murder of Ahmed Suale and the Media will be quite.
7. No mention on the condition of work (salaries) of workers in general because there hasn’t been salary adjustments this year January as happens every year maybe the budget will capture that.
8. No mention on the closure of Radio Stations
9. No mention of Daniel Yao Domelovo and his great exploits at the Auditor General Department and how he Akuffo Addo contributed to the sacking of the Auditor General.
10. No mention on the general state of insecurity especially when women cannot go and buy tomatoes from Burkina Faso again
Empty State of the Nation’s Address No Vision, No Hope. Sad day for Ghana an Democracy.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has tasked members of the opposition to pay close attention to the achievements of his government.
This he explains will enable the NDC to appreciate evidence of his government’s industrialisation drive policy, the One District One Factory policy.
The president Speaking in Parliament today in his first State of the Nation Address of his second term reiterated his government’s commitment to industrialisation by stating some progress made under the 1D1F policy.
The President among other things outlined that due to the policy, 232 projects including 76 completed and functional factories are being delivered.
“We are determined to make our own things and the Akufo-Addo administration will continue the agenda of rapid industrialisation with the aim of transforming the structure of the Ghanaian economy from one dependent on the production of raw materials to a value-added industrialised economy.
“Under the One District One Factory Policy, 232 projects are at various stages of completion. This includes 76 operating 1D1F companies whiles 112, including five medium-sized agro-processing factories and 63 common user facilities are under construction,” the President stated.
The president’s claims, however, courted doubtful shouts from the members of the Minority in Parliament for which the president retorted “open your eyes, you’ll see them.”
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President Akufo-Addo has announced in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that government will table the controversial Agyapa deal before Parliament again.
He said the government will come back to engage Parliament on the steps it intends to take on the future of the Agyapa transaction.
The President in his SONA said his administration would engage the 8th Parliament on ways to ensure the deal sees the light of day.
He said: “the government will come back to engage the House on the steps it intends to take on the future of the Agyapa transaction”.
A corruption risk assessment report by the former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu concluded that there were breaches in the Public Procurement Act and Public Financial Management Act with regards to how transaction advisors were procured.
Martin Amidu stated that the process raised reasonable suspicion of bid-rigging and corruption.
He also claimed that the procurement of service providers for the transaction also gave rise to possible cronyism, nepotism, and could result in illicit financial activities and money laundering.
He later resigned from his work citing interference from the President.
In his three page letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo, he indicated that his decision is to “enable Your Excellency to take steps to appoint a replacement to that position as required by law.”
According to him, President Akufo-Addo was not been able to ensure his independence and freedom of action.
“The one condition upon which I accepted to be nominated as the Special Prosecutor when you invited me to your Office on 10th January 2018 was your firm promise to me that you will respect and ensure same by your Government for my independence and freedom of action as the Special Prosecutor,” he emphasised.
He stated that the trauma he faced regarding his risk assessment report of the controversial Agyapa deal is not enough reasons for him to bow out as well as interference in other investigations by some State officials.
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The president is reading the of the nation address in parliament today, this is to give a summary of what he and his government would be doing for the nation in his term of presidency. The 1992 constitution Article 67 states clearly that, every president who is starting a new term should share his plans as president to the country by reading it at the parliament.
Many sectors was tackled of which include Farming, energy resources, education, businesses, banking, transportation, sports and many more. Speaking on issues in the sports industry, Nana Addo promised that he and his government will make sure the Ghana will host the 2023 African cup of nations (AFCON).
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-addo has stated clearly in the state of the nation address that, his government is working very hard to host the 2023 African cup of nations (AFCON), all preparation will be made to make sure Ghana host that tournament.
Is it possible to host the 2023AFCON here in our country? Can our Stadium host this Football?
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The President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has delivered the State of the Nation Address 2021 in Parliament today, this is done with respect to Article 67 of the 1992 constitution which mandates the sitting President to address Parliament at the beginning of each term of a new House and before the dissolution of same.
This is the platform for the President give an overview of his plans for his second term in office, many thing have been said by the president and one of them is when the National identification card (Ghana Card) will start working effectively.
The registration of the Ghana Card started in 2017, this card is to give citizenship to anyone who register for it, the president in his state of the nations address made it clear that “the national identification Card will start working effectively from 1st April, 2021 and this is not April fool”, he said. President Akufo-addo stated that the Card would be accepted for the following purposes,
1. For bank transactions
2. For registration of mobile sim card and mobile money
3.One can use it to visit the hospital after the NHIS has been linked to it
4. Acquisition of driver’s license
5. Registration of businesses
During the 2020 election campaign, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-addo made a promise that, all tertiary students can get loan with just their Ghana Card. The card starts working from 1st April so who are interested in getting loan can start their process from that date.
Today, on the 9th March, 2021 President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has delivered his long awaited state of the nation address in his second term of office.
The impact of covid-19 on our countries economy, has caused a lot of harm to Ghanaian’s. At the outbreak of covid-19 Ghanaian’s lost their jobs due to this pandemic. The government has done a lot to put the lives of Ghanaian’s into a good shape during and before the outbreak of covid-19.
This has lead to the President to impress and give hope to Ghanaian’s and that is being done through the President’s address to the nation. Below are the down break of the President’s address to the nation:
1.Government to link National ID to sim card’s.
2. Government to link National ID to all other identification documents.
3. Ghana’s GDP is expected to grow by 5% in 2021 despite the outbreak of covid-19.
4. Government to establish 14 medical waste treatment facilities, to ensure a better disposal of our medical waste.
5. Government to start the construction of 100 bed regional hospital.
6. Government to build two psychiatric hospitals in Ghana starting from 2021.
7. Over 100,000 nurses are recruited in my first term of Governance.
8. 14,600,000 piece’s of PPE’s has been distributed to Ghanaian’s.
9. Under the 1D1F 232 projects almost complete.
10. Thousands of vehicles assembled in Ghana by VW, and 400 vehicles produced by Kantanka.
11. Ghana has experienced no food shortage in the country despite the outbreak of covid-19.
12. Government to increase tertiary enrollment from 18% to 40% in this year.
13. 32 TVET institutions to be built across the country.
14. I congratulate the Black Satellites on their victory.
This address of the nation, to Ghanaian’s has given Ghanaian’s a reason to Jubilate because it entails everything that would promote and create jobs for Ghanaian’s.
The Covid-19 pandemic or diseases caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus has not only caused the down fall of many great economies in the world and over 2 million people worldwide but has also caused fear and panic in almost every living being on this planet.
Aside the fact that, the virus is very destructive, fear has also caused several people to refuse taking in the vaccines that have been approved for emergency use, especially in Ghana.
Even before the Covid-19 vaccines were developed numerous number of people were of the view that they will not take the vaccines if the world is able to develop one. And as at now a lot of Ghanaians have said that they will never take it, despite the fact that the first gentlemen of the land, His Excellency President Nana Akuffo Addo has taken the vaccine.
Currently, Ghana only have access to the 600,000 Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shots and some important personalities and other citizens have taken their first shots but nothing bad or no unusual side effect has caused serious problems to them.
But in Austria the information received or gotten is a bit worrying. The Austrian government has temporary suspended the inoculations with a batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country. And this suspension was as a result of a lady who died after taking the vaccine and one lady is currently sick but it is said that she is recovering.
The Federal Office of Safety in Health Care (BASG) revealed that, the suspension decision is taking to found out whether the vaccine caused the the above effects or otherwise.
BASG revealed that, “currently there is no evicdence of causal relationship with the vaccination”.
The above incident in Austria will massively have massive problem in Ghana. Ghana is one the countries that have taken the vaccine shots and due to this the level of fear in the citizens about the Covid-19 vaccine will continue to increase and most people might not take the vaccine anymore.