South Africa on Wednesday recorded its highest 24-hour increase in coronavirus infections to date, with 31 new cases taking the country’s tally up to 116, government announced. Africa’s most industrialised economy is the most affected in sub-Saharan Africa and second-most impacted on the continent after Egypt, which has recorded 196 cases. The country’s first coronavirus… Continue reading Covid-19: South Africa Records Surge in Cases_Ada Nkong
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Presidential Task force on COVID-19 control inaugurated_Femi Ehiabhi
The federal government has inaugurated a 14 member presidential Task force on the control of COVID-19. At the inaguration in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha urged the committee to engage in scientific research to addressing all emerging infectious diseases rounding the Virus. The SGF said the composition of… Continue reading Presidential Task force on COVID-19 control inaugurated_Femi Ehiabhi
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Game of Thrones Actor Positive for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong
Game of Thrones actor, Kristofer Hivju, has tested positive for the deadly viral disease, COVID-19. The Norwegian actor, who is best known for playing the roles of Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO epic, shared the news on Monday via his Instagram page. Hivju wrote: “I bring you greetings from Norway. “I am sorry to say… Continue reading Game of Thrones Actor Positive for Coronavirus_Ada Nkong
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Nigerian Commission in London Suspends Passport Processing_Ada Nkong
The Nigerian high commission in London says it will suspend processing of passports from Wednesday 18th March 2020.A statement signed by head of Chancery, Rose Yakowa-Okoh says this is to limit exposure of applicants and staff to the Coronavirus in line with the health advisory of the UK government.Phone numbers and email addresses were however… Continue reading Nigerian Commission in London Suspends Passport Processing_Ada Nkong
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Idris Elba test positive for Coronavirus_Femi Ehiabhi
British actor, Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus, sky news has reported. The actor says he feels okay and currently has no symptoms, but has been isolated since he found out that he may have been exposed to the virus. In a tweet, he said: “This morning I tested positive for… Continue reading Idris Elba test positive for Coronavirus_Femi Ehiabhi
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COVID-19: No cure yet_Femi Ehiabhi
The story making the rounds that China has officially announced, just a few hours ago, the success of the Senegalese serum that Diouf Sar, the Senegalese Minister of Health, presented to the Chinese Ministry of Health to treat the Corona virus, which turned out to be 100% effective on more than 7 cases that have… Continue reading COVID-19: No cure yet_Femi Ehiabhi
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Pipeline explosion: Bethelehem Girls College loses Principal_Femi Ehiabhi
Tragedy as the principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Rev. Sr. Henrietta Alokha lost her life to the pipeline explosion in Lagos while rescuing some trapped students under her care. The Principal was one of the victims of the pipeline explosion witnessed on Sunday, March 15 in Abule Ado community of Lagos state before her demise. According to… Continue reading Pipeline explosion: Bethelehem Girls College loses Principal_Femi Ehiabhi
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Newborn Baby Becomes Youngest Coronavirus Patient_Ada Nkong
A newborn baby has reportedly become the world's youngest person to test positive for the novel coronavirus.The baby's mother was rushed to hospital in London with suspected pneumonia a few days ago, unaware that she had the virus, the Sun reported .Whether the baby contracted the virus in the womb or during labor is unknown.Mother… Continue reading Newborn Baby Becomes Youngest Coronavirus Patient_Ada Nkong
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Tunisia Announces 6 New Cases of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
In a news conference on Thursday evening Tunisia's health ministry announced six new cases of coronavirus - bringing the the total of confirmed cases in the country to 13. A mandatory self-quarantine period of two weeks has also been imposed for all travellers arriving from China, Iran and the worst-affected European countries. On arrival in… Continue reading Tunisia Announces 6 New Cases of Covid-19_Ada Nkong
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