Tag: coronavirus
WHO raises alarm over COVID-19 spread
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday raised an alarm over a spike in coronavirus (covid-19) infections in Tunisia.
12,500 new corps members undergo coronavirus test
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday, November 12, 2020, announced that 12,500 out of the 66,000 prospective corps…
Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus
Liverpool and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah has tested positive for Coronavirus, a big blow to both country and his club
Lagos residents call for COVID-19 protocols in public transport
Some residents of Lagos have appealed to the state government to enforce the use of face masks in its transport…
Coronavirus: Vatican offers free tests in Rome
The Vatican has been offering free coronavirus swab tests as part of its charity for the poor in Rome, it…
Coronavirus: Vanuatu confirms 1st case
The Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday confirmed its first case of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Jailed Iranian activist Sotoudeh tests positive for coronavirus
Iranian human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, her husband Resa Chandrin wrote on Facebook…
Coronavirus: Norwegian Air’s record increase in loss
Norway-based budget airline Norwegian Air reported a third-quarter net loss of 980 million kroner (108 million dollars), as the coronavirus…
Palestinian Saeb Erekat dies at 65
The Palestinian political party Fatah on Tuesday announced the death of a senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat, following complications related…
Coronavirus hits another Trump aide Ben Carson
US Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Dr. Ben Carson has tested positive for COVID-19, his deputy chief of staff Coalter…
Just IN: Niger governor Sani Bello tests positive for coronavirus
Governor of Niger State Abubakar Sani Bello has tested positive for coronavirus. He made this known in a short message…
Iran records 459 COVID-19 deaths
Iran’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported that about 459 people died of COVID-19 infections in a day, as the daily…
Gov. Lalong lauds COVID-19 research team in Plateau
Governor Simon Lalong has commended Plateau state’s research team on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases for making a headway in…
Real Madrid players test positive for coronavirus
Spanish football club, Real Madrid has announced that two of its players, Eden Hazard and Casemiro have tested positive for…
20th National Sports Festival to hold from Dec 3
The National Council on Sports has recommended Dec. 3 to Dec. 18 for hosting of National Sports Festival tagged “Edo…
Coronavirus: Violence against babies increased in England – Report
The number of babies that have died or were seriously harmed increased by 20 per cent in England during the…
214 people infected with mink coronavirus mutation – Denmark
Danish authorities on Friday said they were investigating several cases of people found to have been infected with a mutated…
Germany hits new record of daily COVID-19 counts
Germany marked another record number of daily coronavirus infections on Thursday, announcing 19,990 cases in the last 24 hours.
England returns to partial lockdown for four weeks
A partial lockdown with far-reaching restrictions on public life came into force in England on Thursday morning, as an attempt…
U.S sets new COVID-19 record day after election
The United States of America has set a one-day record for new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases a day after the presidential…
COVID-19: Italy introduces nationwide curfew, tighter rules
The Italian government has announced a new set of anti-coronavirus measures on Wednesday, including a countrywide curfew and tighter rules…
Cancer treatment could be used for COVID-19 – Researchers
Australian researchers have found that beta-blockers with effectiveness for cancer could potentially be used to treat COVID-19.
Intending corps members to undergo COVID-19 tests before NYSC orientation
Intending corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will have to undergo COVID-19 tests before commencing orientation.
FCT customers lament tedious bank operations
Customers of different banks in the Federal Capital Territory and environs have lamented the stressful banking operations saying it negated…
Rivers traders lament hike in food prices
Some traders at the popular Rumuomasi market in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Tuesday, decried hike in prices of foodstuff, attributing…
WHO announces increase in COVID-19 deaths in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa said that there are over 43,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African…
Israel announces higher fines for coronavirus law-breakers
Israeli government on Monday said that people caught breaking new rules to stem the spread of the coronavirus will face…
Kaduna secondary schools’ entrance examination to hold Nov. 7
Entrance examination into secondary schools in Kaduna State will hold on Nov. 7.
COVID-19: Australians spend $100,000 to bring stranded pets home
Pet owners who fled back to Australia before the peak of the coronavirus pandemic have chartered a 100,000-dollar (70,000 dollars)…
Lagos commuters decry hike in transport fares
Commuters on Sunday decried the continuous hike in transport fares occasioned by the COVID-19 new public transport guidelines in Lagos.