Tag: coronavirus
$750m World Bank loan for COVID-19 recovery in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of State, Finance, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, says the 750 million dollars World Bank loan…
COVID-19: Russia to begin mass vaccination November
The mass vaccination of Russian citizens with the domestically-produced Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 might start next month, Vasily Ignatiev,…
60,000 volunteers receive Chinese COVID-19 vaccines
A total of 60,000 volunteers have received Chinese COVID-19 vaccines during phase-3 clinical trials, and no severe side effects have…
Coronavirus: NMA warns on 2nd wave of pandemic
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday advised people to abide by the COVID-19 protocols, to avoid the second wave…
8 contract COVID-19 in latest Premier League tests
Eight Premier League players and staff have tested positive in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted last week.
Coronavirus: Moscow to begin mass vaccination
Russia’s capital and largest city, Moscow, which has had the country’s highest rate of coronavirus infections, will begin mass vaccinations…
Global coronavirus cases surpass 40 million milestone
Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the…
New Zealand’s new coronavirus case likely linked to ship
A man who tested positive for coronavirus in New Zealand was likely infected through his work on a ship that…
Rooney awaits COVID-19 result
Wayne Rooney was “angry and disappointed” with a friend who had visited him, in spite of being told to take…
Ondo varsity orders workers to resume work Monday
The Management of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has directed all teaching and non-teaching…
Movie theatres outside New York City to reopen
Movie theatres outside of New York City will be allowed to reopen on Oct. 23 after months-long hiatus spurred by…
COVID-19: EU leaders reaffirm support for Africa amid pandemic
European Union (EU) leaders reiterated their support for Africa as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to test the health care systems…
Stronger global poverty reduction efforts needed amid pandemic
As the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty arrives on Saturday, the global community needs to take this special…
COVID-19: 17 Kaduna medical students test positive
No fewer than 17 medical students of the Kaduna State University (KASU) have tested positive for COVID-19 after being recalled…
Germany confirms more coronavirus cases
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 7,830 to 348,557, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)…
COVID-19: NCDC, UNICEF train Kano health workers
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, began the training of 40…
Czech Republic bans gatherings as infections soar
Czech Republic has banned gatherings of more than six people; ordering bars, restaurants and clubs to close until further notice.
BREAKING: Donald Trump tests negative for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has reportedly tested negative for the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) on consecutive days.
Borno govt fumigates schools ahead of resumption
Borno Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, said his ministry had concluded the fumigation of public schools in the state…
COVID-19: Nigerians to anticipate second wave – PTF
Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that Nigerians should anticipate a second wave of…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases hit 1.5m — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are over 1.5 million confirmed…
Keep washing your hands: Coronavirus can survive on phones, banknotes for 28 days
Coronavirus can survive on banknotes, phone screens, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the…
Dealing With Malnutrition In A Pandemic
Six months ago, the terms COVID-19, pandemic, social distancing, isolation and quarantine made their way into the popular lexicon. Another…
India records over 7m COVID-19 cases
India became the second country after the United States to record over seven million COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the…
Farmer laments effect of COVID-19 on pig farming
A pig farmer, Mr Fortune Alabi, said in Lagos on Saturday that the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered the breeding and…
FCT minister directs reopening of all schools
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Thursday directed the reopening of all schools in the Federal Capital Territory on…
Blessing in disguise that I have COVID-19 – Trump
President Donald Trump of the United States in the wee hours of Wednesday night, said that it was a blessing…
Coronavirus climbs again in Nigeria, Lagos leads
Nigeria recorded a rise in Coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with Lagos ramping up more than half of the new cases.
Plateau workers to start receiving new minimum wage October
Plateau workers will start receiving the new minimum wage in October, the Chairman of the state chapter of the Nigeria…
Barcelona to slash salaries due to COVID-19 losses
FC Barcelona has begun a process to reduce the pay of players, coaches and non-sporting staff to adapt to the…