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COVID-19: FMC Abeokuta records 3 new cases, 1 death

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

The Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun state has recorded three fresh cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The three patients according to the hospital’s Head of Public Relations and Information, Mr. Segun Orisajo were all adult males. Orisajo said, one of the victims

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Community leader warns against stigmatisation of COVID-19 patients

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

The public has been urged to avoid the act of stigmatisation of persons affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) as it was not a death sentence but should sensitise the populace on precautionary measures. A Community Leader, Mrs. Ngozi Mbachi, made the appeal to the women of Aboatulu Kindred Meeting during its COVID-19 pandemic palliative distribution. […]

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Covid-19: China tells Trump to cooperate and stop spreading lies

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

The U.S. should stop wasting time in its fight against the coronavirus and work with China to combat it, rather than spreading lies and attacking the country, the Chinese Government’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, said on Sunday. The Sino-U.S. ties have nosedived since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, with the administrations of President Donald […]

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Covid-19 treatment: Bangladesh produces world’s first generic Remdesivir

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2020 0

Bangladesh has produced Remdesivir, a drug which is recognised as very effective for the treatment of coronavirus. With the above information, Bangladesh becomes first in the world to sell a generic version of remdesivir to treat Covid-19. Remdesivir is an injectable drug. Bangladesh can produce generic versions of patented drugs under World Trade Organisation (WTO), […]

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American mourns COVID-19 victims, lowers flags at half in their honour-Trump

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

President Trump has ordered for American flags on all federal buildings to be lowered to half-staff over the next three days to honor those who have passed away from coronavirus. Trump tweeted: ‘I will be lowering the flags on all Federal Buildings and National Monuments to half-staff over the next three days in memory of […]

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Coronavirus: Art in lockdown

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

From the rainbows thanking the NHS in windows to graffiti murals inspired by the global coronavirus pandemic, all sorts of artists have used lockdown to capture this period in history. While some works draw on the sense of fear and isolation felt by many, others are inspired by the heroes who have emerged during the […]

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COVID-19: Dynamo Dresden return two more positive tests

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

Bundesliga club, Dynamo Dresden have returned two more positive tests for coronavirus. Dynamo Dresden put their entire squad and coaching staff into isolation for two weeks on May 9 after two players tested positive. Another player and the partner of a member of the coaching staff have also now tested positive for Covid-19. They will be placed […]

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Despite efforts to stem cluster infections, sporadic coronavirus outbreaks continue

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

Korea reported 20 new coronavirus cases Friday amid efforts to prevent further cluster infections, which started at some bars and clubs in Seoul and spread to various parts of the country. Among the 20 newly confirmed patients, 11 cases were local infections. The total number of confirmed caseload reached 11,142, the Korea Centers for Disease […]

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COVID-19: Benue reopens worship centers, markets

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

Kajo Martins, Makurdi The Benue state government has relaxed its earlier ban on churches, mosques and markets as a measure to check the spread of coronavirus in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom, who made the disclosure on Thursday in Makurdi after a joint meeting of Benue state Executive Council and the Action Committee on COVID-19, […]

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COVID-19: Delta takes steps to reignite economy

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The Delta state government on Thursday said it has taken steps to grow the economy of the state amid the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this in Asaba, while briefing newsmen on some of the decisions taken by the government to rejig the state’s economy. He said part of the decision […]

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COVID-19: NCDC confirms 339 new cases

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 339 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Health agency stated this via its Twitter handle Thursday night. With the latest announcement, a total of 7,016 confirmed COVID-19 cases have now been recorded in 34 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The number […]

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Lagos confirms four additional COVID-19 deaths

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

Lagos State has recorded four additional coronavirus fatalities. The state Health Commissioner, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Thursday via Twitter. He said the new COVID-19 associated deaths brings the total fatalities in the state to 42. Abayomi said, “199 new COVID-9 cases were confirmed in Lagos. The new cases bring the number of confirmed […]

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Two-days-old baby dies of coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

A two-days-old baby has died after testing positive of the novel virus, coronavirus in South Africa. According to South Africa’s Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, the mother had tested positive for Covid-19 and the child subsequently tested positive. “The baby was born prematurely, had lung difficulties which required ventilation support immediately after birth. The

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6 Premier league players test positive for Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

6 people have tested positive for Covid-19 after Premier League clubs had their players tested for the disease just as clubs began to return to small group training amid the pandemic. Top-flight teams voted unanimously to step up their return to action at Monday’s shareholders meeting, allowing players to train in small, socially-distant session as […]

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Nurse rebuked for indecent dressing while treating male COVID-19 patients

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

A Russian nurse has been reprimanded for wearing a bikini underneath a transparent protective suit while treating Covid-19 patients, the country’s official newspaper, Rossiiskaya Gazeta reported on Wednesday. The unnamed nurse, who reportedly works at a state hospital in the central Tula region, just south of Moscow, appears to have been candidly photographed as she […]

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60 percent of COVID-19 cases in Rivers are oil workers-Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that 60 percent of coronavirus cases recorded in the state are from oil workers returning from rigs. Governor Wike disclosed this when the Management Team of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited paid him a courtesy visit at Government House Port Harcourt. He stated that it is for this reason […]

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COVID-19: India to quarantine negative patients rather than positive one

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

Indian’s epicenter of coronavirus outbreak,Maharashtra has revised guidelines for the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown. Due to Mumbai having over 23000 cases, the government has decided to quarantine the corona negative people as that will save time. The negative patients are now trying to infect themselves with Corona as they don’t want to be quarantined […]

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Prepare for the worst, FG warns Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

…Cautions against home-based solutions …Says all hands must be on deck to curtail spread of pandemic As the Coronavirus pandemic also referred to as COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across the country, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, warned Nigerians to prepare for the worst. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who gave this warning […]

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COVID-19: Kaduna slashes 2020 budget by N37.71bn

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

The Kaduna state government has reduced its 2020 budget size from N259.25 billion to N221.54 billion, in line with the current economic realities occasioned by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mr. Thomas Gyang, made this known in Kaduna on Tuesday, during the 2020 budget review meeting, via Zoom, with civil […]

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Medical doctor test positive to coronavirsu in Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

A medical doctor working with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bayelsa State. He latest case brings to two the number of active cases in the state. Governor Douye Diri, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting of the COVID-19 Task Force, at the Government House, Yenagoa. The governor […]