Tag: coronavirus
Another coronavirus patient dies in Lagos
Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has announced the death of a COVID-19 patient in a private hospital.
Coronavirus: No match is worth risking life – FIFA President
The President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, Gianni Infantino has said that it would be more than irresponsible…
Coronavirus survives in the air for long, reason it’s so infectious
A new study by a team of scientists at Beijing's Academy of Military Medical Sciences has found that coronavirus can…
Another Nigerian doctor Adefolu Adedeji dies of coronavirus in UK
Another Nigerian medical doctor, Edmond Adefolu Adedeji, has died in the UK, killed by coronavirus. Adedeji died on Thursday 9…
Don’t extend lockdown in Lagos, Abuja – Onitiri
A renowned socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, has advised both the Federal and Lagos State governments not to…
U.S. tops 500,000 coronavirus cases
United States has reached another grim milestone in coronavirus spread, recording over 500,000 cases on Friday.
APC calls for unity in fight against coronavirus
The ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to unite in the government effort to prevent and…
Coronavirus: IMF approves $745million loan for Tunisia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday announced the approval of a 745-million-dollar loan to help Tunisia cope with the…
China reports more coronavirus cases
Mainland China reported on Saturday 46 new coronavirus cases, four more than the 42 reported on Friday Forty-two of them…
Coronavirus cases in Nigeria reach 305, virus hits Niger, Anambra
Nigeria's coronavirus cases reached 305 on Friday, after 17 new cases were reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases surpass 300
Nigeria’s Coronavirus cases have surpassed 300, with 17 new cases reported by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on…
Coronavirus kills 24 in South Africa
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll reached 24 on Friday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. The country also reported 69 more…
Coronavirus cases in Ghana explode, lockdown extended
Ghana's confirmed cases for coronavirus have shot up by 65, bringing the total to 378, according to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ondo announces second coronavirus case
Ondo State has announced its second case of coronavirus in Akure, the state capital. He is a resident living in…
Coronavirus hits obese, overweight men more: Research
The rampaging coronavirus appears to have a greater preference for obese or overweight people, especially men, doctors said
Masari locks down Buhari’s Daura hometown over Coronavirus
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Friday ordered total lockdown of President Muhammadu Buhari's homeown of Daura after three people…
Dead Daura doctor’s wife, two children test positive for Coronavirus
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Friday disclosed that three family members of a medical doctor who died of Coronavirus…
Saudi Arabia locks down Medina
Saudi Arabia has imposed a partial lockdown on the city of Medina, the Ministry of Interior has announced.
Coronavirus: England announces 866 new deaths
NHS England has announced 866 further deaths of people who had tested positive for Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Jonathan-led Council calls for global support for Africa
The International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP)-Africa has pledged support for the efforts of African leaders towards curbing the spread…
3 Coronavirus patients recover in Oyo, discharged
Three Coronvirus patients have recovered in Oyo State and have been discharged, the state governor, Seyi Makinde said on Friday.
Easter: Senate President felicitates with Christians
I heartily felicitate with Nigerians, particularly of the Christian faith, as we and the rest of the world celebrate Easter,…
Coronavirus, Social Media and Fake News Pandemic
Reprieve seems not yet in sight as the Coronavirus pandemic lingers on globe. As at the time of writing this…
Coronavirus: Panic as man on self-isolation dies in Kano
A man on self-isolation in Kano State has died, raising panic that he may have died of Coronavirus.
Coronavirus positive thief condemns 7 policemen, judge into quarantine
A suspected thief who tested positive for coronavirus has condemned seven policemen and a judge in the Indian state of…
WHO opens up on 5G mobile spreading Coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said that viruses cannot travel on radio waves or mobile networks, saying COVID-19…
Coronavirus: Bayelsa govt expresses worry over decline in oil revenue
Bayelsa State Government has expressed concern over the decline in revenue from the Federation Account arising from the global coronavirus…
UAE extends closure of mosques, churches
The United Arab Emirates has extended the closure of mosques and places of worship until further notice, according to state…
Jumia, P&G partner to provide access to hygiene, sanitary products
Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has partnered with one of the world's largest producers of consumer goods, Procter & Gamble,…
Lagos urges social distancing compliance at emergency markets
The Lagos State Government on Thursday urged shoppers at its 27 COVID-19 Emergency Food Markets to always observe social distancing…