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NCDC records 587 new COVID-19 cases, total Infections rise to 17, 735

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), on Wednesday announced that it has recorded 587 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 17, 735. It said that as at June 17, the 587 new confirmed cases were from 18 states and 14 deaths

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COVID-19: FG threatens to review partial lockdown measures

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2020 0

…Expresses concern over breach of ban on inter-state travels …Urges state govts to embark on wider community testing …Cautions against reopening of schools, television-viewing centres, sports stadia Following the continued violation of the guidelines as part of measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic otherwise referred to as

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Egypt side coach tests positive for the coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

Egypt club, Zamalek has confirmed that the youth goalkeeping coach, Mostafa Ghorab has tested positive for coronavirus.  The club made the announcement on their TV channel Zamalek TV. Mostafa Gorab is the latest sports personality to test positive for the coronavirus after Wadi Degla youth coach Alaa Abdo, Zamalek basketball player Shaaban Abdelwahab and EFA technical

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COVID-19: Why schools can’t reopen now- PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

…Says it’s working out a resumption plan with Ministry of Education …Urges Govs to sensitise traditional, religious leaders about pandemic The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the dreaded Coronavirus disease otherwise referred to as COVID-19 has given reasons why schools cannot reopen now. Speaking during the resumed daily briefing of the Presidential Task

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Dele Alli banned for one Premier League match, fined £50,000 over coronavirus post

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli will miss the Premier League restart after being suspended for one match over a post on social media about coronavirus. The Football Association found Alli guilty of misconduct after posting a video on social media of himself at an airport wearing a mask and apparently mocking a man of Asian […]

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COVID-19: Premier League facing £1bn hit in revenue

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

The English Premier League faces an estimated £1 billion pound loss in revenue due to the coronavirus crisis, according to financial services firm Deloitte. Due to coronavirus pandemic, the league has been suspended since mid-March, resulting to three months of no action on the pitch that will weigh heavily on revenues for the 2019/2020 financial […]

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Premier League confirms One new coronavirus case in latest testing round

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

The English Premier League has confirmed that there has been one new case in their latest round of coronavirus testing. It was the seventh round of testing since the teams began training in which 1213 players and club staff were tested on Monday and Tuesday. The first six rounds of COVID-19 testing returned 13 positives […]

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Black Lives Matter protesters should be punished for ignoring coronavirus lockdown rules, says Australian PM

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Black Lives Matter protesters should be punished for ignoring coronavirus lockdown rules Australia’s prime minister said Thursday, sparking anger by also claiming slavery never existed in the country. Tens of thousands of Australians demonstrated this week against systemic racism at home and in the United States, and more protests are planned for the coming days. […]

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COVID-19: 9 die, 31 cases active in Anambra, says Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said that nine persons have died of Coronavirus disease in the state. Obiano said this in an address to the people of the state on Wednesday. He said a total of 302 samples had been collected from Anambra by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), out of which […]

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Indian women worship coronavirus, leave offerings to deity ‘Corona Mai’

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The coronavirus is being worshipped as a goddess in parts of India, as Indian media reports that believers are leaving offerings to the new deity, “Corona Mai.” Women in some villages in India’s Uttar Pradesh have started worshipping “Corona Mai,” Indian news agency IANS reported Monday. The women dug a pit in a field and […]

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AfDB announces 100 finalists to provide solutions to coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the 100 finalists from the #AfricaVsVirus challenge ideathon to find solutions to challenges raised by the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. About 25,000 participants from across Africa and beyond joined the online platform to pitch their ideas for innovative solutions to the health and economic challenges caused by the virus. 

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NCDC confirms 663 news COVID-19 cases

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday, confirmed 663 new cases of Coronavirus in the country, the highest daily figure of confirmed COVID-19 cases infections so far. With the latest update, the total tally of infected people in the country rose to 13, 464 from 12, 801 reported on Monday evening. Previously, the […]

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Zamfara celebrates 14 days without new COVID-19 case

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The Zamfara State Government on Tuesday said that the state had not recorded any new case of Coronavirus in the last 14 days. The Chairman of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, who is also the Speaker of the state Assembly, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, said that the feat was achieved due to the collective efforts of all […]

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Sixty percent of 979 deaths in Kano linked to COVID-19 – PTF

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

…Says majority of Nigerians susceptible to the disease …Increases number of laboratories from 2 to 30 The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has revealed that about 60 per cent of the 979 deaths reported in Kano State may have been triggered by coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie […]

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Lagos relaxes restrictions on religious activities

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

…Mosques, churches to open only on Fridays, Sundays …No signal to re-open schools, discussion ongoing – Sanwo-Olu Lagos state government has modified the protocols and guidelines recently announced by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus response, which gave a regulated permission for resumption of business and religious activities across the

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COVID-19: How Bauchi deputy gov contracted Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

Bauchi – Mr Baba Tela, the Deputy Governor of Bauchi state has tested positive to the novel Coronavirus, a statement issued by the state government revealed on Wednesday. The statement, signed by  Mr Muktar Gidado, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media to the state governor, indicated that test by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) […]

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COVID-19 claims Bollywood composer Wajid Khan at 42

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2020 0

Wajid Khan, who together with his brother Sajid composed some of Bollywood’s most popular dance numbers in recent years, has died aged 42 after contracting coronavirus, the Press Trust of India reported on June 1. Khan, who had been suffering from a kidney ailment, passed away in Mumbai on May 31 after a cardiac arrest, […]

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COVID-19: Foundation donates palliatives to orphans, others in Bauchi

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

Orphans, vulnerable children and households in Bauchi state have received 3,050 bags of 25 kg rice from a non-governmental organization, Hayin Foundation as part of its contribution to the ongoing war against the coronavirus pandemic. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Hajiya Amina Jauro, made this known on Saturday, while donating the food […]

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Runaway COVID-19 patient surrenders in Abia

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2020 0

A runaway coronavirus positive case in Aba, Abia state has surrendered himself and members of his family to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Aba, for management of his sickness. Commissioner for Information in the state, Okeiyi Kalu, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Aba on Saturday. The positive case was […]

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Nigeria coronavirus: 9,302 cases, third most impacted in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

Nigeria became Africa’s third most impacted country on Friday after crossing the 9,000 mark and toppling Algeria from the slot. Only South Africa and Egypt have more cases than Nigeria. The NCDC confirmed the second highest daily toll of 387 cases which took the national tally to 9,302 cases. The figure means between May 26 […]