Tag: coronavirus
Nigeria sets new record of COVID-19 cases, 6 states &FCT lead the surge
Nigeria posted another record COVID-19 cases Saturday, with 779 new cases announced, the highest ever announced within a 24 hour-cycle
COVID-19: Lagos discharges 55 more survivors
The Lagos state government has discharged another 55 survivors of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from its isolation centres.
41% of U.S healthcare workers suffer from insomnia
A study has revealed that 41% of healthcare workers in the United States, U.S. suffer from insomnia as a result…
UK COVID-19 deaths hit 43,414
Death toll in the United Kingdom (UK)'s COVID-19 has reached 43,414 as Britain recorded new deaths of 186 as at…
684 new COVID-19 cases as daily curve goes up again, Oyo topples Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced late Friday night 684 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, shooting the national…
How security agents sabotaged Wike’s efforts to contain COVID-19 in Rivers
Security operatives in Rivers have continued to sabotage the movement restriction measures put in place by Governor Nyesom Wike to…
Malaria kills more Nigerians than COVID-19, sufferers shun hospitals
Some medical experts in Kaduna said on Friday that the most deaths in the state were largely due to the…
FG inaugurates isolation centres for IDPs in Borno
The Federal Government has inaugurated two health facilities to serve as COVID-19 isolation centres for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
COVID-19: Osun threatens fresh lockdown as state records 22 new cases
The Government of the State of Osun on Friday confirmed 22 new Coronavirus cases in the State.
PL title: Liverpool fans flout COVID-19 rules; 10 arrested
The Merseyside Police had their hands full on Thursday as Liverpool supporters celebrated their club’s first Premier League title -…
Okowa’s family on self-isolation as daughter tests positive for COVID-19
As the Delta State Government intensifies efforts in stemming the spread of COVID-19 in the state, it announced on Friday…
Oyo Commissioner Fakorede tests positive for COVID-19
Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Gov Okowa’s daughter tests positive for Coronavirus
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday, confirmed that one of his daughters tested positive for Coronavirus.
Australia to ease COVID-19 restrictions despite outbreak
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday that authorities will continue easing social distancing restrictions despite an outbreak of…
Coronavirus strikes near Mexican president, finance minister hit
The new coronavirus has struck at the heart of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s inner circle as Finance Minister…
U.S. Treasury sends COVID-19 checks to 1.1million dead people
The US Treasury sent checks designed to help stimulate the economy devastated by COVID-19 to more than one million dead…
Jofra Archer to join England training after COVID-19 test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday said Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to join England’s…
NCDC announces 594 new COVID-19 cases, infections surge in Delta
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases escalated to 22,614 on Thursday with 594 new cases announced. The big surprise was Delta, where new…
FIFA approves $1.5bn COVID-19 relief plan
World football governing body FIFA announced on Thursday it had agreed a 1.5 billion dollars relief plan to help deal…
74% businesses stop operations due to COVID-19
Research reveals that 74.2 per cent of businesses in Nigeria stopped operating due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Nigerians react after Ajimobi is confirmed dead
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the death of former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, who died…
Ex-Oyo governor Abiola Ajimobi is dead
Former Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi is dead. The two-term governor and former senator died today, succumbing to COVID-19 and…
South Africa begins human trial of COVID-19 vaccine
South Africa began on Wednesday human trials for a potential vaccine against COVID-19, as cases continue to rise and concerns…
World is running out of oxygen supplies, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation has warned the demand for oxygen is outstripping supplies as COVID-19 cases race towards the 10…
Trump sinks low in opinion poll over handling of pandemic
The latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll shows that American approval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has dropped…
Oyo breaks own record in COVID-19 cases, Nigeria tops 22,000
Oyo State on Wednesday broke its own state record logging 100 new COVID-19 cases on the daily leaderboard, and taking…
3 Oyo exco members test positive for COVID-19
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced on Wednesday, that three members of the state executive council have tested positive for…
South Korea, China post more COVID-19 cases, India breaks the chart
South Korea, China and India on Wednesday reported more coronavirus infections. While South Korea logged 51 new cases, China had…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 latest: 533 dead, 452 test positive
Nigeria's death toll from COVID-19 pandemic increased by eight to 533 on Tuesday. There were also 452 new confirmed cases…
South Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000
South Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases has exceeded the 100,000 mark to reach 101,590.