The NCDC says 594 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. That brings the total number confirmed so far to 22614. 7822 persons have been discharged and 549 deaths recorded. Active cases as at 25 June are 14243.
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Texas Halts Reopening Plan As Covid-19 Cases Soar_Ada Nkong
Texas on Thursday halted steps to reopen its economy after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases that threatens to undo earlier efforts to quell the disease. The number of new coronavirus infections is approaching record daily levels in the US, with more than 35,900 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, according to a tally… Continue reading Texas Halts Reopening Plan As Covid-19 Cases Soar_Ada Nkong
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Ajimobi Confirmed Dead at 70_Ada Nkong
About ten days after rumours of his death trended on social media, former Governor of Oyo state Senator Abiola Ajimobi has passed on at 70. Ajimobi, was born on December 16, 1949, was a life support machine since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ajimobi who had COVID-19 related ailment was rushed… Continue reading Ajimobi Confirmed Dead at 70_Ada Nkong
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649 More Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
An additional 649 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the NCDC as the number continues to rise. Lagos accounts for 250 of the cases, Oyo 100, Plateau and Delta 40.Abia 38, Kaduna 27 Ogun 22 Edo 20. Kano and IMO have just 1 case each. 7613 persons have been discharged so far and 543… Continue reading 649 More Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
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Top US Official Fauci Warns of US New Surge_Ada Nkong
America's top infectious disease expert has told lawmakers that the US is seeing a "disturbing surge" in coronavirus infections in some states. A panel of health officials, including Dr Anthony Fauci, said the next few days will be crucial to stem the new outbreaks. Cases are climbing rapidly across a number of US states. The… Continue reading Top US Official Fauci Warns of US New Surge_Ada Nkong
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Benue State Debunks Claims of First Covid-19 Death_Ada Nkong
The Benue State action committee on COVID-19 has denied the death of a patient from the virus at one of its facilities. According to the committee, contrary to reports that COVID-19 is responsible for the death, the deceased was operated on for leukaemia but started coughing three days to his death and his sample was… Continue reading Benue State Debunks Claims of First Covid-19 Death_Ada Nkong
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Kaduna State Orders Compulsory Testing of Members After Staff Tests Positive_Ada Nkong
The Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mr Yusuf Zailani, has directed all its members and staff to undergo a compulsory coronavirus test with immediate effect. The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Ali Kalat, who made the Speaker’s directive known to reporters, explained that the test has become necessary after a… Continue reading Kaduna State Orders Compulsory Testing of Members After Staff Tests Positive_Ada Nkong
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452 New Cases if Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
In what might seem an improvement, 452 more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria. This brings the total number to 21371. Lagos has 209 cases, Oyo 67, Delta 37, Ogun 36, FCT 22, Abia 20, Enuhu16,Bauchi 15.IMO and Benue have 3 while Borno has just one case. Number of discharged persons is 7338… Continue reading 452 New Cases if Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
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Police in Nigeria Rescue 300 Workers Locked in Rice Factory Ada Nkong
Police in Nigeria have rescued 300 people they say were locked in a rice-processing factory and forced to work throughout a coronavirus lockdown. From the end of March the men were allegedly not allowed to leave the mill in the northern city of Kano. The workers were promised an additional $13 (£10) a month on… Continue reading Police in Nigeria Rescue 300 Workers Locked in Rice Factory Ada Nkong
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