Tag: coronavirus
Catholic bishops donate 425 isolation centres for COVID-19 patients
Nigeria's COVID-19 battle has received a major boost from the Catholic bishops as they offered 425 of their hospitals across…
Ekiti COVID-19 testing centre ready this week: Fayemi
Ekiti State’s COVID-19 Testing Centre will be ready this week, Gov. Kayode Fayemi said on Monday. He said it would…
Kaduna records 13 new cases of Coronavirus
Kaduna State has recorded 13 new cases of the deadly Coronavirus, Governor Nasir El-Rufai disclosed this late Monday night.
242 new cases of Coronavirus hit Nigeria, Lagos, Kano lead
Nigeria has recorded 242 fresh cases of Coronavirus, taking its total infections rate to 4,641, with Lagos still leading.
Ogoni people seeks civil humility in fight against Coronavirus
The Ogoni people have called on the civil population to be humble and cooperative with the public health department and…
Coronavirus: Verve launches food bank for vulnerable communities
The impact of COVID-19 so far has been huge. Humanity has been tested. Strength and resolve have been stretched thin.…
Over 80,000 Americans are now dead from Coronavirus
More than 80,000 Americans are now dead from the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the United States and leaving tears…
COVID-19: Buhari, APC betray Almajiris, poor Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have completely betrayed…
Obasanjo’s ex-wife wants youths to join fight against COVID-19
Former Wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo has asked all the youths in Nigeria to join her…
UN says COVID-19 threatening progress against HIV/AIDS
The United Nations has warned that decades of progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS are under threat as the…
Gombe records first COVID-19 death
Gombe COVID-19 Taskforce has reported on Monday, the first coronavirus death in the state.
Coronavirus: FG pays Nigerians on scholarship abroad
Mr Emeka Nwajiuba, the State Minister for Education, has said that Nigerians on scholarship abroad have been paid through their…
Coronavirus: Ekiti expands isolation center
Ekiti State Government says it has expanded its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Isolation Centre from about 50 to 100 beds capacity
COVID-19: Governor Wike’s action is a dangerous gamble
The demolition and auction of private property, the closure of all sources of survival for citizens of Rivers state without…
One person infects 533 others with coronavirus at factory
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has made a startling coronavirus revelation: one person in his country infecting 533 others.
Breaking: Lagos discharges 33 more Coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government has discharged another 33 Coronavirus patients after they tested negative twice for the virus.
Russia’s coronavirus caseload close to world’s 3rd largest
Russia’s coronavirus caseload reached 221,000 on Monday, close to Britain's 223,060, to become a contender for the world’s third worst…
Lagos-based doctor tests positive for Coronavirus in Osun
A medical doctor who came into Osun state has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
China sacks Wuhan official over new COVID-19 cases
China has sacked an official in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, over six new COVID-19 cases.
New Zealand further relaxes COVID-19 lockdown measures
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has announced a gradual easing of the country's lockdown measures, with effect from Thursday .
France eases out strictest coronavirus lockdown
France has carefully lifted one of Europe's strictest coronavirus lockdown on Monday to revive its economy.
How Coronavirus is Finishing the Job of American Collapse
Coronavirus — or more accurately — the lack of response to it will probably finish off what’s left of the…
Kano’s index case of Coronavirus, others discharged
Ambassador Kabiru Rabiu, an index case of Coronavirus in Kano state has been discharged after recovering from the disease.
COVID-19: Vietnam reopens schools
With just 288 infections and no deaths, Vietnam has re-opened schools on Monday from a months-long closure over the coronavirus…
Coronavirus cases surpass 10,000 in South Africa
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 10,015, with 595 new cases reported in the…
COVID-19: New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes, schools
Many businesses including malls, cinemas, cafes, and gyms in New Zealand will reopen on Thursday after some of the tightest…
Coronavirus delays coffee growers from harvest
South American coffee growers may delay harvest this year and limit the number of workers they employ as the novel…
Boris Johnson not lifting coronavirus lockdown yet
The coronavirus lockdown will not end yet, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday.
India develops antibody testing kit
India's National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, has successfully developed the country's first antibody testing kit to combat COVID-19.
Graphics: Nigeria’s 10 worst-hit states by coronavirus
Ten states and the Federal Capital of Abuja bear the greater burden of the coronavirus pandemic.