Tag: coronavirus
Sanwo-Olu announces discharge of another four Coronavirus patients
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday announced the discharge of another four Coronavirus patients after testing negative twice.
PMB Specialist Hospital turned to Isolation Centre in Kano
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State on Sunday converted Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital located at Giginyu in Kano metropolis…
Coronavirus death toll in Africa hits 1,080; confirmed cases rise to 21,317
The death toll from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the African continent reached 1,080, as the number of confirmed cases…
COVID-19: Indonesia reports 327 new cases; no lockdown yet
Indonesia’s national tally of confirmed coronavirus cases increased to 6,575, following 327 new reported cases, an official said Sunday.
Two new Coronavirus cases hit Katsina, Masari announces total lockdown
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has announced a total lockdown on Katsina town from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, after…
Coronavirus: Edo imposes dusk to dawn curfew
Determined to check the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew…
Coronavirus: Edo clears 105 suspected cases
Edo State Government says it is making steady progress in the management of Coronavirus (COVID-19), following the discharge of six…
2 more Coronavirus patients discharged in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced that two more COVID-19 patients have been discharged this evening after receiving…
Coronavirus strikes 83-year-old woman dead in Lagos
The deadly Coronavirus has killed an 83-year old woman in Lagos, with the total death from the disease now put…
COVID-19: Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday announced extended furloughs for prisoners for another month to stem the spread of coronavirus…
Uganda procures mobile laboratories for COVID-19 tests
Uganda has procured two mobile polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratories to accelerate COVID-19 tests on cross-border cargo drivers.
Malaysia records increase in coronavirus infections
Malaysia has recorded an additional 84 coronavirus cases, bringing the the tally to 5,389. Out of the number, 3,197 have…
Coronavirus will soon end in Nigeria, Africa – Adeboye
General Overseer, Redeemed Christians Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has predicted that the deadly Coronavirus pandemic will soon…
Coronavirus: South Korea relaxes restrictions
South Korea has relaxed its social distancing rules after it recorded just eight new coronavirus infections, the lowest in two…
NCDC admits error, gives update on COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said it committed an error in announcing confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country.
Medical doctor at UCH tests positive for coronavirus
A medical doctor at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, has tested positive for Coronavirus (Covid-19).
COVID-19: U.S.-Canada border to remain closed – Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that Canada and the U.S. had agreed to keep their border closed…
UCH doctor tests positive for Coronavirus
A medical doctor, whose identity has not been revealed at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,…
Lockdown: Nigerian doctor recommends indoor exercise
A Singapore-bases Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Jonathan Obaje, has recommended regular indoor exercise for people amid the coronavirus lockdown to…
China’s Wuhan lab denies link with coronavirus
The director of China's Wuhan lab has rejected claims that it could be the source of the coronavirus outbreak.
Trump: China embarrassed over coronavirus
China has been “embarrassed” over the coronavirus, U.S. President Donald Trump said at a news conference on Saturday.
More trouble: Kano records another 10 Coronavirus cases
There is more trouble in Kano as the state records 10 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday.
Lagos hits over 300 Coronavirus cases
Lagos State has hit over 300 Coronavirus cases, with the addition of 23 new cases on Saturday.
Coronavirus: Wike announces total lockdown in parts of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has announced a total lockdown of parts of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases reach 542, with 49 new infections
Nigeria's Coronavirus cases have soared to 542 cases, with the release of 49 new cases on Saturday by the Nigerian…
Coronavirus: Kaduna reviews lockdown order
Kaduna State Government is fashioning out a framework to allow businesses that offer essential services to operate within the stay-at-home…
Coronavirus: NLNG, MAN laud Wike
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for taking proactive steps to…
Abba Kyari’s death, a national tragedy – Abiodun
Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR), has expressed shock over the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff…
Fleeing Coronavirus suspect captured in Abia
A fleeing Coronavirus suspect, Vincent Prosper has been captured in Abia State, the government revealed on Saturday.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Firm partners Lagos to feed 10,000 people daily
Rendeavour, Africa’s largest private city developer and partner to the Lagos State Government on the Alaro City project, has commenced…