HEALTH

Nigeria’s Index Corona Virus Patient Discharged_Ada Nkong

Nigeria’s index Coronavirus patient has been discharged as confirmed by the Lagos state government. The Italian who had been receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, tested positive to COVID-19 on February 28. Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,took to his twitter handle Friday to confirm the discharge. A picture accompanying his tweets,… Continue reading Nigeria’s Index Corona Virus Patient Discharged_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Young People Are Not Invincible-WHO_Ada Nkong

Media captionUS students on spring break defy Covid-19 warnings Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older, more vulnerable people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. The choices made by the young can be "the difference between life and death for someone else", WHO Director-General Tedros… Continue reading Young People Are Not Invincible-WHO_Ada Nkong

HEALTH · RELIGION

COVID-19 :MFM Embark On A 30 day Prayer Session_Femi Ehiabhi

To avoid the threat of the current Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the world, Mountain of fire and Miracle (MFM) has embarked on a 30 day Prayer session to cushion the spiritual effect of the pandemic. It would be recalled that many states have decided to restrict gathering of persons to avoid physical contacts. To ensure that… Continue reading COVID-19 :MFM Embark On A 30 day Prayer Session_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19: US Agrees With Mexico To Restrict “Non Essential Boarder Traffic_Femi Ehiabhi

President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US and Mexico have agreed to temporarily restrict nonessential traffic across the border amid the coronavirus pandemic. The president said the move won't impact trade and other essential traffic. Trump announced a similar move along the northern border with Canada on Wednesday. During a coronavirus task force… Continue reading COVID-19: US Agrees With Mexico To Restrict “Non Essential Boarder Traffic_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

Covid-19: Five Suspected Cases in Nassarawa State_Ada Nkong

Five persons from the same family have been quarantined at the Federal Medical Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State following showing symptoms of the Coronavirus. The Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Adamu Yahaya who spoke to journalists said the family members arrived Keffi Local Government Area from Ogun State today.According to him, the patients… Continue reading Covid-19: Five Suspected Cases in Nassarawa State_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Up Close With Covid-19_Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

Covid-19 is the name and infecting you is the game.The game is simple, try and prevent getting infected with the Corona virus.The prize, if you win: Good health for you and your loved ones.If you lose: there is a 20% risk of a serious illness and a chance of death. How it spreadsCoronavirus disease spreads… Continue reading Up Close With Covid-19_Biodun Ogungbo MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc

HEALTH · WORLD NEWS

COVID-19:Iran records heavy virus deaths_Femi Ehiabhi

Iran on Thursday announced 149 new deaths in 24 hours from the novel coronavirus -- one every 10 minutes -- as calls mounted for the government to take stricter measures against the disease. The latest toll was a daily record for Iran, where the overall toll of 1,284 dead makes it one of the countries… Continue reading COVID-19:Iran records heavy virus deaths_Femi Ehiabhi

HEALTH

US Approves Chloroquine for Coronavirus Cure_Ada Nkong

The US has approved the anti-malarial drug chloroquine for use as a treatment against the new coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Thursday. “We’re going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately, and that’s where the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has been so great,” Trump told reporters. “They’ve gone through the approval… Continue reading US Approves Chloroquine for Coronavirus Cure_Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Italian Who Brought Coronavirus Now Negative_Ada Nkong

The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the Italian who brought coronavirus to Nigeria now tests negative.Abayomi disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday.According to him, the Italian will be tested one more time and will be released if he tests negative again.The first case of Coronavirus was recorded in Nigeria… Continue reading Italian Who Brought Coronavirus Now Negative_Ada Nkong