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Nigerians must take responsibility in COVID-19 fight, says FG

Ihesiulo Grace 3 July 2020 0

*Urges health workers to reduce avoidable fatalities *Condemns attack on Kogi FMC by hoodlums *Calls on security agencies to fish out perpetrators The presidential task force (PTF) on the novel coronavirus pandemic otherwise referred to as ‘Covid-19’ has called on Nigerians to take

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Switzerland to impose 10-day quarantine on arrivals

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

The Swiss government will impose a 10-day quarantine on arrivals from ‘high-risk’ countries from July 6, according to a statement by the Federal Council. The council said on Thursday that the quarantine requirement would be imposed due to the increase in new infections, “Since mid-June, the new coronavirus has experienced an upsurge in Switzerland after […]

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Benue inaugurates COVID-19 enforcement task force

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Following the rising cases of coronavirus, the Benue state government has raised an enforcement task force aimed at compelling residents to observe all Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) approved protocols in the state. Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Action Committee on COVID-19, Benson Abounu, who disclosed this while speaking in Makurdi, decried the […]

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COVID-19: Anxiety as Akeredolu directs cabinet to undergo compulsory test

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has instructed all members of his cabinet to embark on a compulsory test after contracting Coronavirus on Tuesday. Akeredolu also explained that all his political aides who might have had contacts with him during their cause of engagement should immediately go and check status. He gave the directive through […]

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Updated: At last, FG lifts ban on interstate movements

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

…Approves ‘safe reopening of schools’. …Says Primary schools, day care centres to remain closed …Okays resumption of domestic flights …Moves to lock down 18 LGAs with highest number of COVID-19 cases After about a month ban on interstate travels imposed to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus pandemic otherwise referred to as COVID-19, the

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Mr P claims that his family were coronavirus positive

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2020 0

Mr P formally P-square member revealed on Saturday that his nuclear family tested positive for the novel Coronavirus and battled it for three weeks. Peter Okoye made this known via his twitter handle. In one of the videos, Peter said he was the one who first tested positive for the virus. He said ”For the […]

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Osun records 22 new cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

The Osun government on Friday said it had recorded 22 new COVID-19 cases in the state, barely 24 hours after 17 cases were confirmed. The Commissioner for Health,Dr Rafiu Isamotu in a statement in Osogbo, said that government might be forced to impose fresh lockdown if residents continued to flout the lockdown relaxation guidelines. Isamotu […]

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Enugu records 30 new cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

The Enugu state government has announced 30 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease, bringing the total number to 174. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. Obi said that the Ministry of Health confirmed the 30 new cases in the update by the Nigeria Centre […]

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World number one, Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

World Number 1 in men’s singles tennis, Novak Djokovic has tested positive to the novel coronavirus. The Serbian positive case follows Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki who revealed they had coronavirus after playing at Djokovic’s Adria Tour competition. 33-year-old Djokovic played fellow Serb Troicki in the first event in Belgrade. The remaining

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NCAA receives commendations for contribution to COVID-19 fight

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has singled out the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for recognition in the industry’s fight against the spread of coronavirus pandemic. In a letter addressed to the Director General by the Regional aviation regulatory body states that NCAA is the only State Civil Aviation Regulator recognized for its significant […]

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Bayelsa records one new death, 14 new cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

The Bayelsa state COVID-19 Task Force has recorded one new death and 14 confirmed cases from the coronavirus pandemic as announced by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Director of Public Health and a member of the state COVID-19 task force, Dr. Jones Stowe, who gave further details in a statement on Monday in […]

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Lagos discharges 45 more COVID-19 patients

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

A total of 45 more coronavirus patients in Lagos state have recovered and discharged after testing negative twice to the virus, according to the state government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. He said that a total of 1,328 patients were now discharged from the isolation centres. ”Good people of […]

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Dynamo Moscow reports coronavirus cases, game postponed

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

Dynamo Moscow on Sunday said that three of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus as its game on the Russian soccer league’s restart weekend was postponed. Dynamo said the team and staff were confined to its training base after the positive tests for forward Clinton N’Jie and midfielders Charles Kabore and Sebastian Szymanski. […]

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Edo advocates more community awareness about Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

Managing Director of the Edo state Geographical Information Service (EDOGIS), Mr. Frank Evbuomwan, has called for more community awareness to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus disease in Nigeria. Evbuomwan made the call when he distributed palliatives to communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area on behalf of the state government to cushion […]

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Osun records 6 new Coronavirus cases, 1 death

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

Osogbo – The Osun government on Sunday said it had confirmed six new cases of Coronavirus in the state. Dr Rafiu Isamotu, State Commissioner for Health, in a statement issued in Osogbo, said one of the new cases, who came into the state from Ibadan, died on Saturday before the result of his test could […]

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Nigerian scientists discover vaccine for COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2020 0

…To be unveiled to the public soon Nigerian Universities’ Scientists, under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group, on Friday, announced the discovery of a vaccine for the prevention of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Addressing a news conference on Friday at Adeleke University, Ede, in Osun State, Dr. Oladipo Kolawole, Leader of the team, said the vaccine […]

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Ogun: Abiodun vows to ban operation of Okada

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2020 0

…Threatens to arrest, prosecute viewing centres operators Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has vowed to effect immediate ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles, otherwise known as okada, in the state if the operators continue to flout the health measures put in place to curtail the spread of coronavirus. The governor also threatened to […]

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Coronavirus still among us and infecting people daily – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

…SGF says resistance to change is affecting national response …June 21 date for resumption of flights no longer feasible-Aviation minister The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that the novel coronavirus disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19 is still among us and is infecting people daily, including prominent members of the society. Speaking

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Doctors vow to continue strike despite FG’s threat

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

…Describe threat as empty, biggest joke of the century Medical Doctors in the country under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have vowed to continue their indefinite strike action amid the coronavirus pandemic if the demands highlighted in their letter to the Federal Government are not given consideration. The doctors emphasised […]

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29 health workers test positive for COVID-19 in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

The Plateau state government has revealed that 29 of its health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nimkong Lar, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Jos. According to the commissioner, the state has recorded 198 confirmed cases with 114 discharged and five deaths. “Update from the National Centre […]