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Controversy Trails Kogi Index Covid-19 Case as Chief Imam Discharged _Ada Nkong

The Chief Imam of Kabba, Shiek Ahmed Ejibunu who along with his son was declared as the COVID-19 index case for Kogi State two weeks ago was never treated for the coronavirus disease at the National Hospital according to reports. Sources say, the Chief Imam who was discharged last Friday was treated for diabetes and… Continue reading Controversy Trails Kogi Index Covid-19 Case as Chief Imam Discharged _Ada Nkong

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Covid-19: New Cases Decline to 260_Ada Nkong

The number of new cases confirmed by the NCDC is 260. This represents a decline from the high numbers recorded recently. Abia took the lead with 67 cases,FCT has 40, Lagos recorded an all time low of 38, Ogun 19,Gombe 16, Edo 14,IMO 9,Kwara, Katsina, Nasarawa and Borneo have 8 cases each, Kaduna 6, Bauchi… Continue reading Covid-19: New Cases Decline to 260_Ada Nkong

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COVID-19: With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus_Femi Ehiabhi

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday she was confident New Zealand has halted the spread of the coronavirus after the last known infected person in the country recovered. It has been 17 days since the last new case was reported, while 40,000 have been tested in that time. And Monday also marked the first time… Continue reading COVID-19: With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus_Femi Ehiabhi

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BASS Allows Patients Bring Love in During Surgery_Ada Nkong

Imagine being wheeled into surgery. Apart from the specialists you spoke to and discussions on what to expect, it's still a scary situation. Some of the people you will see in the theatre would be strangers. All you see are faces hidden behind masks and in theatre scrubs. Yes, they know the problem and even… Continue reading BASS Allows Patients Bring Love in During Surgery_Ada Nkong

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389 Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The number of Covid-19 cases in Nigeria has increased by a further 389 as reported by the NCDC. While Lagos for the first time in a longtime recorded below 100 with 56 cases, FCT saw an increase with 50 cases.Delta has 32, Oyo has 31, Borno 26,Rivers 24 Edoand Enonyi 23.Nasarawahas 14 following Anambra and… Continue reading 389 Covid-19 Cases Recorded in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

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FCT Discharges 30 Covid-19 Patients_Ada Nkong

The FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello revealed Saturday on his twitter page said that the total number of discharged patients in the nation’s capital has risen to 245. “I bring you good news as we successfully treated and discharged an additional thirty (30), #COVID19 patients, from our treatment facilities in the FCT. “The total number of… Continue reading FCT Discharges 30 Covid-19 Patients_Ada Nkong

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Covid-19: Update for 5th June 2020-NCDC

Nigeria has recorded 328 new cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 11, 844. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), announced this on Friday. According to the agency’s report, 121 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 70 in the FCT, and 25 in Bauchi. Other… Continue reading Covid-19: Update for 5th June 2020-NCDC

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350 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported_Ada Nkong

350 more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Nigeria. According to the NCDC daily update of 4 June, Lagos has 102, FCT 29, Ogun 34, Born I 26, Kaduna 23,Rivers 21 Ebonyi 17, Kwara 16, Katsina 14.Bottom on the list are Nasarawa 2 cases, Gombe and Oyo 1 case. Number of deaths has risen… Continue reading 350 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported_Ada Nkong

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Covid-19: NCDC Update as at 3rd of June 2020

The NCDC, in her latest report, announced that the record for the COVID-19 in Nigeria have risen to 11166. 348 new cases of COVID19 were recorded today. The centre made this known via its Twitter handle. The new cases per states are listed below: Lagos-163 FCT-76 Ebonyi-23 Rivers-21 Delta-8 Nasarawa-8 Niger-8 Enugu-6 Bauchi-5 Edo-5 Ekiti-5… Continue reading Covid-19: NCDC Update as at 3rd of June 2020