Tag: coronavirus
Reckless Bolsonaro holds rally amid coronavirus surge
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro hit Brasilia's streets Sunday for a rally with his supporters, ditching his face mask and breaking…
Nigeria rakes in 313 new cases of Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded a daily rise in Coronavirus infections, ramping up 313 new cases on Sunday.
JUST IN: 31 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday announced the discharge of 31 more Coronavirus patients who recovered from the virus.
It will take miracle from God for Coronavirus to leave the world – Adeboye
The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday said it will take a special…
Veteran Bollywood actor tests positive for Coronavirus
Veteran Bollywood Actor, Kiran Kumar, late Saturday revealed he has been home quarantined since testing positive for coronavirus on May 14.
Chapter 2 of COVID-19 Football: A Kante Assertion
As things stand, N'Golo Kante will not play any part in Chelsea's Premier League campaign should the Premier League return…
COVID-19: Only 8 patients in Zamfara, Matawalle thanks medical team
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara said only eight patients out of the 73 confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in the state…
Tanzanian lab for COVID-19 faulty: Investigation
Investigation into Tanzania's national health laboratory shows several shortcomings, including a faulty machine for testing samples of COVID-19, a senior…
Photos: Gov. Ganduje, others defy COVID-19 regulations
Despite having over 800 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kano state as of Saturday night, social distancing was not fully…
Imam bars worshippers from Mosque in Nasarawa
Imam Khalud Ibrahim of JIWIS Central Mosque, Gudi in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Sunday sent out…
Buhari, family breach COVID-19 rules again at Aso Rock Eid (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari, along with First Lady, Aisha came out Sunday for the Eid-el-Fitri in Aso Rock, unmasked.
Brazil topples Russia as coronavirus world hot spot No.2
Brazil registered 16,508 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, taking the national total to 347,398 and World No. 2. Fatalities also…
Buhari calls for prayers against coronavirus pandemic
Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari has urged Muslims in the country to pray to ward off the coronavirus pandemic as they celebrate…
265 more Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria, total figures rise to 7,526
Nigeria has been hit with 265 new cases of Coronavirus, with the overall total now standing at 7,526.
Coronavirus pandemic is a test from Allah – Atiku
Former Nigeria's Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday said the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic is a test from…
Lagos in massive breakthrough, discharges 45 Coronavirus patients
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday announced the discharge of 45 Coronavirus patients after they tested negative for the…
Special Report: Coronavirus tamed in 50 countries (Full List)
Some 50 countries in the world appear to understand better how to tame the coronavirus and have cured more than…
President calls for prayers against COVID-19 tomorrow
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has called on citizens to pray collectively for the end of the novel coronavirus pandemic…
U.S. basketball legend Patrick Ewing down with COVID-19
U.S. Basketball hall-of-famer Patrick Ewing announced on Friday that he has contracted the coronavirus and has been hospitalised.
Africa COVID-19 cases top 100,000
The COVID-19 pandemic on Friday reached a milestone in Africa, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases.
Coronavirus: Expert advises pregnant women on immunity building
A Maternal Health Expert, Mrs Olajumoke Adebayo, has advised pregnant women and new mothers to build their immunity by eating…
Coronavirus: Military trains medical personnel on service delivery
Maj.-Gen. Lasisi Adegboye, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has urged military medical personnel to respond…
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 mark
South Africa on Thursday reported 1,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest daily record since the country recorded its first case…
Coronavirus: Foundation donates food items, masks to Kaduna widows
An NGO, Caleb Danaladi Foundation has donated food items, face masks and hand sanitizer to widows in Kaduna State to…
Eid-el-Fitr: Muslims to comply with social distancing order in Kwara
Muslim faithful in Kwara have expressed readiness to obey the government's order on social gathering and physical distancing during the…
Photo: Finally Trump wears face mask
U.S. President Donald Trump finally wore a mask.He heeded warnings on Thursday to wear a mask as he visited a…
UK begins trials of 20-minute COVID-19 test
The United Kingdom Health Department has announced the beginning of trials of a new COVID-19 test that would take only…
Stop buying: Nigeria issues hydroxychloroquine warning
Nigeria's COVID-19 Task Force has warned the public against buying large quantity of hydroxychloroquine to treat the novel Coronavirus.
Lagos remains the coronavirus hub of Nigeria by huge number (Infographic)
Lagos State continues to rack up huge numbers to hold tight to its grim reputation as the coronavirus epicentre of…
Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections jump to 7,016, Lagos in sharp lead
Nigeria's Coronavirus infections have jumped to 7,016, with 339 new cases recorded on Thursday.