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COVID-19: As Nigeria marks 1 year of index case, NCDC calls for continued adherence

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2021 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called for continued adherence to public health and social measures as the country marks one year of the first case of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The NCDC Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the call in an interview with the News

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COVID-19: NCDC, NCC activate 6232 as short code for verified information

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2021 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have activated a short code – “6232” for verified information. The number is being introduced as a means for the public to contact NCDC’s Connect Centre and access verified information on COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the […]

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Govs set for urgent Covid steps

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2021 0

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja Alarmed by the recent spike in COVID-19 confirmed cases, governors of the 36 states are to meet tomorrow to take definite steps on how to contain the spread of the virus. The Daily Times gathered that the meeting, under the banner of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), is coming on the heels of […]

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Nigeria records fresh 343 Covid-19 cases, NCDC says

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 343 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country with FCT recording the highest figure ever, Daily Times gathered. The centre announced this via its verified website. This latest update takes the total number of cases in the country to 68,303. The public health agency disclosed […]

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NCDC boss tasks media on preventing second wave of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2020 0

By Patrick Okohue The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has commended the media for its efforts in informing and educating Nigerians about the need of keeping safe in the face of the ravaging Covid-19 global pandemic, but said the gains so far made will be lost unless […]

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‘Nigeria not experiencing spike in COVID-19 cases’

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2020 0

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the country is not experiencing a spike in COVID-19 infections. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja while giving an update on the disease in the country. “For over two months we […]

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COVID-19: NCDC reveals why Nigeria ‘might’ see a resurgence in cases

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that deliberate refusal by some states to carry out adequate testing Nigeria might lead to a second surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, Daily Times gathered. NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, stated this while appearing on Arise TV. Ihekweazu noted that some states were unable […]

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No COVID-19-related death recorded in 24 hours — NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no death was recorded in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 125 new cases of COVID-19, Daily Times Nigeria has learnt. READ ALSO: Opinion: How Nigeria survived COVID-19 The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. According to the agency, 125 new […]

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COVID-19: 32 states receive ₦1 billion each

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released ₦1billion each to 32 states to aid in the fight against the deadly pandemic, Daily Times Nigeria reports. READ ALSO: COVID-19 survival fund available from next week — Presidency The PTF Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu made this known on Monday during a briefing in Abuja. He stated, […]

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COVID-19 declining as 79 new cases recorded — NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

The NCDC, in its report released Sunday midnight via its official Twitter handle, stated that 79 new cases were recorded across the country. Sixty-four Coronavirus (COVID-19), patients also recovered from the infection across Nigeria in the last 24 hours, according to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). READ ALSO: COVID-19: How Buhari is working […]

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COVID-19: Recovery rate now more than double as Nigeria’s case exceeds 50,000

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2020 0

The number of COVID-19 infections in Nigeria has now exceeded the 50,000 mark. This development occurred on Wednesday with 593 new cases confirmed in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Daily Times gathered. The figure is the highest daily record of new cases in August, with Plateau on top of the list of […]

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Coronavirus: NCDC promises Nigerians access to vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that it is working hard to ensure that Nigerians have access to the coronavirus vaccines when available. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, gave the assurance during the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Ihekweazu said that the centre was working […]

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COVID-19: CACOVID donates N1.4bn medical equipment, others to NCDC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

To boost Covid-19 testing across the country, the private sector-led Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has donated N1.4 billion worth of medical supplies and additional 26,400 test kits sufficient to set up six fully functional COVID-19 medical laboratories in the fight against the pandemic. Presenting the test kits and medical equipment at the Nigeria Centre for […]

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NCDC launches online course for health workers

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched an online course on infection prevention and control for medical workers, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission in healthcare settings. Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Sunday in Abuja, disclosed that the online course would be available to the general public, particularly

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Bayelsa records 29 new COVID-19 infections, 1 death

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2020 0

Bayelsa State has recorded an additional COVID-related death and 29 new infections as announced by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Director of Public Health and member of the state COVID-19 Task Force, Dr. Jones Stowe, who gave the update in a statement on Thursday in Yenagoa, said the new death has brought the […]

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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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NCDC confirms 561 news cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 561 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 25,694 The health agency disclosed this in a tweet Tuesday night. Of the 561 new cases of COVID-19, Lagos recorded 200; Edo-119; Kaduna-52; FCT-52; Niger-32; Ogun-19; Ondo-16; Imo-14; Plateau-11; Abia-8; […]

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COVID-19 infected lawyer urges NCDC to tackle strange illness in Kogi community

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2020 0

Abuja – Mr Realwan Okpanachi, a constitutional lawyer in Abuja, has called on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), to urgently look into a strange disease ravaging Olamaboro Local Government Area (LGA), of Kogi. Okpanachi made the call during a telephone interview on Monday in Abuja. He said the death of his father-in-law recently, […]

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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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NCDC confirms 436 new cases of COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 436 new cases of COVID-19 in the country. The NCDC announced the latest figures in a tweet late Sunday night. Of the 436 new cases of COVID-19, Lagos recorded 169; Oyo – 52; Plateau – 31; Imo – 29; Kaduna – 28; Ogun – 23; FCT […]