Tag: coronavirus
Update: Tom Hanks, wife now in hospital isolation for coronavirus
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson are now in isolation in a Gold Coast hospital in Australia, after they…
Coronavirus: Trump bans flights from Europe
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday night that all flights from Europe to the United States will be temporarily…
US Virginia church composes special prayer against coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic rages around the world, the Diocese of Virginia, a part of the Anglican Church in the…
Juventus defender Rugani catches coronavirus, Ronaldo escape to Madeira
Juventus have confirmed that defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first star from the Italian top…
Ivory Coast joins Coronavirus-hit African nations
Ivory Coast's Health Minister, Eugene Aka Aouele has announced the first confirmed case of the Coronavirus in the country.
Coronavirus: Denmark under lockdown like Italy
Denmark has followed Italy to take drastic measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announcing…
Coronavirus: South Africa records six new cases
The South African Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize disclosed that the government has recorded 6 new cases of coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Quarantined persons in Plateau test negative
The Plateau Government has declared that all the 43 persons quarantined in Wase Local Government Area of the state are…
Canada sets aside fund to fight coronavirus
The government of Canada has set aside about C$1 billion (approximately 728 million U.S dollars) to help tackle the spread…
Coronavirus outbreak now a pandemic – WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has declared Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.
Lagos quarantines four children, two others for Coronavirus
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said four children of the same family and their teacher who came from the…
Coronavirus conference cancelled over coronavirus fears
A conference organised by the US Council on Foreign Relations to discuss how businesses will function amid the spread of…
Belgium confirms its first coronavirus death
The first patient infected with the coronavirus in Belgium has died.
Muric calls for postponement of NYSC exercise
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the postponement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch A orientation…
Coronavirus update: Facts and figures worldwide
There are now 119,248 cases in 119 countries and territories around the world with 4300 deaths
COVID-19: Our Proactive Measures Yielding Results – Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has said, the proactive measures put in place to contain and prevent the spread of the…
Coronavirus: Arsenal players at risk, match against City postponed
Micheal Adeshina The Premier League has announced that Wednesday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed. The Premier…
Europe imposes new travel bans amidst Italy’s national lockdown
In a desperate attempt to prevent further spread of the spiraling COVID-19 in Italy to their domains, European countries on…
Bolivia confirms first two coronavirus cases
Bolivia on Tuesday confirmed the country's first two cases of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Coronavirus: Australia bans travellers from Italy
As outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 continues to expand in Italy, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced a…
Chile to quarantine football stars Sanchez, Vidal
Chilean football stars Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal will be quarantined when they return to their home country from Europe,…
Coronavirus: 22 new deaths recorded on Chinese mainland
Twenty-four new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 22 deaths were on Tuesday recorded on the Chinese mainland in…
UN shuts New York headquarters to tourists
Citing concerns over the coronavirus epidemic, the United Nations has restricted public access to its headquarters in New York.
Coronavirus: CBN advises Nigerians to be wary of ATMs, cash
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday advised Nigerians to adopt alternative payment methods like electronic transfers and be…
Tunisia confirms 6th case of coronavirus
Tunisia has recorded sixth confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus disease, the country's health ministry announced on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Jordan imposes multiple travel bans
Health Minister Saad Jaber of Jordan said his country has imposed travel bans to and from some countries having significant…
COVID-19: Ekiti distributes free hand sanitizers
Ekiti Government has commenced the distribution of hand sanitizers, hand gloves and face masks to all public primary and secondary…
Buhari to health workers: Coronavirus affecting our revenue
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday appealed to workers in the health sector to bear with the administration in their demands as…
Coronavirus, Lassa fever: Ikorodu LG sensitises residents
Ikorodu Local Government in Lagos State has embarked on sensitisation campaign for residents to maintain good hygiene in order to…
Coronavirus: Chinese president visits Wuhan
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made his first visit to Wuhan since coronavirus outbreak forced an unprecedented lockdown of…