The NCDC has reported 17 new cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria. This brings the total number of cases to 305. The distribution of the cases are 8 in Lagos, 3 in Katsina, 2 in FCT, 1 each in Niger,Kaduna, Anambra and On do. 58 patients have been discharged so far with 7 deaths.

Governor of Delta State , Ifeanyi Okowa has announced the death of a patient suspected to have died of COVID-19 in the state.A statement by Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, reports the governor as saying that the case, which was the second, after the first confirmed on Tuesday, was awaiting the outcome of the test… Continue reading Delta State Records First Covid-19_Ada Nkong

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has moved up to 288 with 14 new cases confirmed in Nigeria. The NCDC on its twitter page announced that 13 new cases have been reported in Lagos and 1 in Delta State. So far discharged cases stand at 51 with 7 deaths.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,says, seven more COVID-19 patients from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba have been discharged.So far, the number of patients discharged in Lagos to 39. Governor Sanwo-Olu who tweeted the announcement on his official Twitter handle on Thursday described the development as awesome news.. “Good people of Lagos, I bring… Continue reading Lagos State Discharges 7 More Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong

The NCDC says there are 22 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Nigeria.That brings the total number of cases confirmed so far to 276. Of the 22 cases according to the NCDC, 15 are in Lagos, four are in the FCT, two are in Bauchi, while the other is in Edo. Discharged cases still stand… Continue reading 22 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

Despite the outcry against the offer, a 15-man medical team from China wednesday arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The team arrived Nigeria in a chartered Air Peace aircraft and were received by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire. Their mission is to assist Nigeria in efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic… Continue reading 15 Man Medical Team From China Arrives Nigeria_Ada Nkong

Another COVID-19 Patient has died in Lagos, Nigeria.Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health disclosed this in a tweet Wednesday.According to Professor Abayomi, the victim is a 66-year-old citizen of the United Kingdom who travelled from India via Dubai and entered Lagos on the 17th of March, 2020. The Commissioner also said that… Continue reading Lagos State Records Another Covid-19 Death _Ada Nkong

Lifeline Centre for Medical and Health Rights Advocacy (Lifeline Centre), has registered its disagreement with the decision to import Chinese medical personnel to help Nigeria fight the Covid-19 Pandemic.In a statement signed by Professor Uwakwe Abugu, President Lifeline center to mark the 2020 edition of the World Health day, the center says it is joining… Continue reading World Health Day 2020: Lifeline Center Kicks Against Importation of Chinese Doctors to Fight Covid-19 _Ada Nkong

The total number of confirmed cases in Nigeria have risen to 254 with 16 new cases confirmed by the NCDC. Ten of the cases are in Lagos, 2 in the FCT, 2 in Oyo,1 each in Delta and Katsina states. So far, 44 persons have been discharged with 6 deaths recorded. The number of active… Continue reading 16 New Cases of Covid-19 Reported in Nigeria_Ada Nkong