Tag: coronavirus
20 dead, 604 new cases: Nigeria’s latest COVID-19 figures ( Infographics)
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced on Thursday 604 new cases of COVID-19 for the country.
I shall overcome COVID-19 – Gov Fayemi says from isolation
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, who tested positive for Coronavirus on Wednesday, has promised to overcome his current health challenge…
Madagascar’s COVID-19 cases spike, minister cries for aid despite herbal drink
Cracks are appearing in Madagascar's government after its health minister requested international help to cope with a surge in COVID-19…
COVID-19 kills 813 in Nigeria, confirmed cases creep to 38,344
Nigeria's death toll from COVID-19 reached 813 on Wednesday, as 543 new cases were reported by the Nigeria Centre for…
California suffers spike in coronavirus infections
California on Wednesday became hardest-hit U.S. state by the coronavirus disease after tally showed over 400,000 cases.
59 NFL players test positive for coronavirus
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has confirmed that as of Wednesday, July 22, 59 players have tested positive for Coronavirus.
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro third time coronavirus positive
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has for the third time tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s Communications Ministry said on Wednesday.
Global coronavirus cases surpass 15 million
Global coronavirus infections surged past 15 million on Wednesday, according to tallies by various trackers of the pandemic.
Breaking: Lagos back to top, as Nigeria ramps up 576 new Coronavirus cases
Nigeria, on Tuesday recorded 576 fresh cases of Coronavirus to take its total to 37,801 confirmed cases, as Lagos is…
Gov Ikpeazu recovers from Coronavirus
Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is set to resume on Wednesday after recovering from the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19: Kaduna Assembly lawmaker tests positive
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mr Nuhu Shadalafiya has tested positive for coronavirus.
Trump again calls COVID-19 ”China Virus”
U.S. President Donald Trump again called Coronavirus (COVID-19), the ”invincible China virus”.
80,120 Brazilians are now dead from Coronavirus
No fewer than 80,120 people have died from coronavirus in Brazil since the pandemic started, new figures from the country’s…
Abuja overtakes Lagos as NCDC announces 562 new Coronavirus cases
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has announced 562 new cases of Coronavirus, with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,…
Australian university develops simple blood test for Covid-19
A simple blood sample test developed by Australia's Monash University could detect positive COVID-19 cases in about 20 minutes.
Benue Assembly Speaker test positive for Coronavirus
Benue State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Titus Uba has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Scientists identify six strains of coronavirus
UK-based scientists have identified six strains of coronavirus in a new study on COVID-19 published at the weekend.
Buhari wishes Onyeama virus-stricken Foreign Minister speedy recovery
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday prayed for the quick recovery of Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs, after he tested…
Ekiti begins arrest of face mask defaulters tomorrow
The Ekiti government said it would begin to arrest those refusing to wear face masks in public places from Monday.
COVID-19 presents malaria and 12 other symptoms – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said though COVID-19 presents symptoms similar to malaria such as fever, it comes…
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases top 27,000
Ghana's nationwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spiked to 27,060 after the country confirmed new infection cases of 488 on Saturday.
India’s COVID-19 cases jump to 1,077,618
India'a COVID-19 infections have increased to 1,077,618 with 38,902 more cases reported and new deaths of 543 recorded in the…
Kwara detains arrested 50 night clubbers at COVID-19 isolation centre
The Kwara Technical Committee on COVID-19 arrested no fewer than 50 persons in the early hours of Saturday at a…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus caseload soars above 36,000 with 653 new cases
Nigeria's Coronavirus caseload has soared above 36,000 with 653 fresh cases recorded on Saturday.
COVID-19: Ekiti bans traditional festivals for rest of 2020
Ekiti Government on Saturday directed traditional rulers in towns and villages to either postpone or cancel for the rest of…
Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Cabanyes dies of COVID-19 in Enugu
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has announced the death of its priest, Rev. Fr. Joachim Cabanyes, following COVID-19 complications.
Breaking: 25 million Iranians infected by Coronavirus, says President Rouhani
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that 25 million Iranians have been infected with the coronavirus and that another…
World In Trouble: Coronavirus cases overshoot 14 million mark
Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million grim milestone on Friday, marking the first time there has been a surge of…
88 percent of Africa’s COVID-19 cases from 10 countries
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said 10 countries account for 88 per cent of all reported Coronavirus (COVID19) cases in…
COVID-19 is real: Delta governor Okowa gives church testimony
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta recounted on Friday his experience with COVID-19 attack and said more than three members of…