Contrary to reports that Kano state shut down its test centers for want of test kits, the state government says the shutdown was out of the need to fumigate in line with standard best practices. A statement by the state coordinator ,Dr Tijjani Hussaini reads: "The Kano State Coronavirus testing lab has not been closed.… Continue reading Kano State Debunks No Test Kits Allegations_Ada Nkong
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Amidst Possibility of Interstate Lockdown, Nigeria Records 91 New Cases _Ada Nkong
The NCDC has reported 91 New cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria. This comes as reports indicate that governors have decided on an interstate lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. Lagos tops the list with 74 new cases while Adamawa,FCT,Kwara and Oyo have 1 each. Edo and Delta state have two cases each,Ogun has… Continue reading Amidst Possibility of Interstate Lockdown, Nigeria Records 91 New Cases _Ada Nkong
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COVID-19: Not just a disease for the rich-Osagie Ehanire_Femi Ehiabhi
Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health has disclosed that the Coronavirus pandemic has gone past being a disease for just rich people. This disclosure was made by the minister at Wednesday’s briefing of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. Ehanire stated that primary healthcare (PHC) system is very important at this stage in containing the infection at… Continue reading COVID-19: Not just a disease for the rich-Osagie Ehanire_Femi Ehiabhi
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COVID-19: UK Coronavirus deaths spikes_Femi Ehiabhi
United Kingdom have surpassed 18,000 indicating that there is no respite as Coronavirus deaths increases. No fewer than 665 people have died in England alone in the last 24 hours. According to The Sun, the death toll in the UK is now put at 18,002. The figures exclude deaths in care centres, hospices and private homes.… Continue reading COVID-19: UK Coronavirus deaths spikes_Femi Ehiabhi
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WHO Warns Smokers Likely to Be Harder Hit By Covid-19_Ada Nkong
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that smoking can increase ones chances of contracting the coronavirus. In a tweet on its verified handle, the WHO on Wednesday warned that experts have said smokers with COVID-19 are likely to have more serious conditions that could lead to death. “Smoking damages your lungs and other parts… Continue reading WHO Warns Smokers Likely to Be Harder Hit By Covid-19_Ada Nkong
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117 Fresh Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
Confirmed cases of Covid-19 are on the increase with 117 new cases reported by the NCDC. Lagos had 59 cases, FCT 29,Kano 14, Borno 6, Katsina 4,/Ogun 3, Rivers and Bauchi 1 each. Number of discharged has risen to 197 while deaths are now 25. Speculations are that the lockdown will be further extended .
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U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
An additional coronavirus relief package worth $484 billion (N181 trillion) was passed on Tuesday by the U.S to address emerging public health and economic challenges occasioned by the pandemic. Specifically, this will replenish a depleted loan package for small businesses and provide funds for hospitals and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment. The unanimous approval followed… Continue reading U.S. Senate passes another $484b relief package_Femi Ehiabhi
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COVID-19: No respite for Lagos as she’s hit by 59 fresh cases_Femi Ehiabhi
Lagos State is being hit with 59 fresh cases of Coronavirus, taking its total haul to 430. There seems to be no respite for the state as the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Tuesday released 117 new infections in the country, with Lagos topping with 59 cases. The State, which recorded zero infection on… Continue reading COVID-19: No respite for Lagos as she’s hit by 59 fresh cases_Femi Ehiabhi
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PTF Apologizes For Breaching Guidelines at Abba Kyari’s Burial_Ada Nkong
Following the outrage on social media and other outlets that followed the burial of the Late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, the National taskforce on Covid-19 has apologized for the errors made. The national coordinator of the task force, Mr Sani Aliyu, in his speech on Monday, apologised on behalf of the… Continue reading PTF Apologizes For Breaching Guidelines at Abba Kyari’s Burial_Ada Nkong
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