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Covid-19: NCDC Announces 7 New Cases in Lagos, Index Case in Benue_Ada Nkong

The number of confirmed cases in Nigeria has risen to 89. This comes as NCDC announced 8 new cases on its Twitter handle, 7 in Lagos and an index case in Benue. So far just one death has been recorded with 3 patients discharged.

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Confirmed Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria Now at 81 _Ada Nkong

11 more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Nigeria bringing the total to 81. 8 of the new cases are in Lagos, 2 in Enugu and 1 in Edo state. Of the 81 cases, 3 have been discharged with one death bringing the number of active cases to 77.

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Covid-19 Cases in Nigeria Rises to 70_Ada Nkong

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the FCT and another two in Oyo state. This brings the total number of new cases in Nigeria to 5 and the total number of confirmed cases to 70.

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14 New Cases of Covid-19 In Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The National center for disease control says 14 new cases of Covid-19 have been discovered in Nigeria. Of the 14, 12 are in Lagos while two are in the FCT. 6 were discovered on a vessel. 3 returned from outside the country and 1 is a close contact of a confirmed case. The total number… Continue reading 14 New Cases of Covid-19 In Nigeria_Ada Nkong

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Bosch Develops Test Kit That Detects Coronavirus in 3 Hours_Ada Nkong

Robert Bosch on Thursday said it has developed a diagnostic tool for detecting the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in under three hours, potentially aiding the challenge of understanding how far the virus has spread. Bosch’s rapid molecular diagnostic test, which runs on its Vivalytic analysis device, can detect a SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in under two and a… Continue reading Bosch Develops Test Kit That Detects Coronavirus in 3 Hours_Ada Nkong

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6 Covid-19 Cases in Lagos State Recover Fully_Ada Nkong

In what can best be decribed as cheering news ,Lagos State Government on Thursday said six coronavirus patients have recovered in the state and will be discharged soon. Lagos State health commissioner Akin Abayomi revealed this in an interview on Nigeria Info. “Tomorrow, we are going to discharge six of the (coronavirus) patients in Lagos.… Continue reading 6 Covid-19 Cases in Lagos State Recover Fully_Ada Nkong

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Governor Obaseki Tests Negative for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who has been in self isolation following contact with infected persons has tested negative for coronavirus.He has however decided to remain in self-isolation. A statement, by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, says the result is that of the rapid… Continue reading Governor Obaseki Tests Negative for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong

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Nigeria Records 5 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong.

According to the national center for disease control, 5 new cases of Covid-19 have been discovered bringing the total number of cases in Nigeria to 51. A tweet on NCDC official twitter handle gives the breakdown as follows, FCT 2 Lagos 2 Rivers 1. Of the 51 cases, 2 have been discharged ,1 death recorded… Continue reading Nigeria Records 5 New Covid-19 Cases_Ada Nkong.

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President Buhari Tests Negative for Coronavirus _Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari test result has shown that the President tested negative for the Coronavirus. The President's spokesman, Femi Adesina in a statement described the status as a thing of joy. The report comes on the heels of a negative result Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as well.