Tag: coronavirus
Gov Ortom confirms fresh COVID-19 case in Benue
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has confirmed a fresh case of Covid-19 infection in the state.
Oyo records 5 new coronavirus cases
Oyo State has recorded five new confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus: Amazonians demand for WHO’s emergency fund
The Indigenous people in Brazil have written to the World Health Organization (WHO), asking for an emergency fund to help…
Australia loses $2.5b weekly to virus shutdown
Australia is losing US$2.5 billion every week its virus shutdown continues, according to figures announced Tuesday.
WHO tackles U.S. Secretary Pompeo on coronavirus origin
The World Health Organisation said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was being speculative alleging that a Chinese laboratory based…
16 Lagos Medical doctors test positive for Coronavirus
Sixteen medical doctors in Lagos State have tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus, the Medical Guild said on Monday.
Coronavirus deaths in UK reach 28,734
The number of people who have died with confirmed coronavirus across all settings in the United Kingdom has risen by…
14 more Coronavirus patients recover, discharged in Lagos
Another 14 Coronavirus patients have recovered and discharged in Lagos after testing negative twice for the virus.
100,000 Americans may die from Coronavirus – Trump
United States President, Donald Trump has predicted that 100,000 Americans may die from the deadly Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Jumia donates 100,000 face masks to FG
Leading eCommerce platform, Jumia donated 100,000 CE certified face masks to the Federal Ministry of Health to support the government…
30 Lagosians are now dead from Coronavirus
The deadly Coronavirus disease has struck two more Lagosians dead, taking its total deaths to 30.
Social distancing or physical distancing? Which one for COVID-19?
Since the the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus as a pandemic on 11 March, the mantra has been to…
COVID-19: Nestle donates N32m palliatives to Rivers
Nestle Nigeria has donated food items and beverages worth about N32 million to support Rivers Government’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
How COVID-19 pandemic may affect food harvest
A greenhouse farmer, Mr. Chuba Chukwuka, has stated that a prolonged COVID-19 situation in Nigeria may affect food harvest negatively.
Coronavirus: Spain reports sharp drop in new cases
Spain on Monday reported a sharp fall in the number of new coronavirus cases.
COVID-19: Japan extends state of emergency till later
Japan has extended the state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic by nearly a month.
Singapore to expand virus-testing capacity
Singapore is planning a 500% increase in its virus-testing capacity as part of its fight against the COVID-19 disease.
Lockdown Ease Updates: Lagosians defy social distancing rules
Nigeria began easing restrictions of the lockdown on Monday in its capital Abuja and in Lagos, its largest city, after…
COVID-19: CRFFN appeals to forwarders to suspend strike
The Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) on Sunday in Lagos urged freight forwarders to suspend…
COVID-19 vaccine coming sooner than later – Trump
President Donald Trump said on Sunday he thinks there will be a vaccine against the new coronavirus disease in the…
Coronavirus cases top 3.5 million worldwide
Global coronavirus cases surpassed 3.5 million on Monday, with deaths nearing a quarter of a million.
COVID-19 linked with deaths in Kano
The Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force set up for Kano on Covid-19, Dr. Sani Gwarzo, has linked the recent…
Lagos’ Coronavirus infections hit 1,107, with 39 new cases
The total number of confirmed Coronavirus infections in Africa's largest Mega City, Lagos has reached 1,107, with 39 new cases…
170 new Coronavirus cases hit Nigeria, total figures now 2,558
Nigeria has recorded another 170 new Coronavirus cases, taking its overall total to 2,558.
Updated: 68,566 Americans killed by coronavirus
At least, 68,566 Americans have died from the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Six Coronavirus patients recover in Kwara, discharged
Kwara Government has discharged another six Coronavirus patients, after testing negative twice for the virus,
Abiodun orders corporate organizations to decontaminate premises
Ahead of relaxation of lockdowns, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered corporate organizations to decontaminate their premises against covid-19.
Lagos, COVID-19 and Fake News
Ralph Fiennes is one of the most fearless individuals on Earth, having embarked on incredibly dangerous expeditions. But then, even…
Analysis: The future of Hajj operation within coronavirus pandemic
By Ibrahim Muhammed At the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the prospect of hajj 2020 taking place was so slim that…
Oshiomhole violating directives to halt Coronavirus spread in Edo – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,…