Nigeria’s confirmed cases of coronavirus reached 27,564 on Friday night following 454 fresh infections, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in an update. Lagos recorded 87 of the 454 cases, followed by Edo with 63, FCT with 60 and Ondo 41. The rest are: Benue – 32, Abia – 31, Ogun – 29,…
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Almost Half Of Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Have Fully Recovered
Almost half of Africa’s COVID-19 cases have recovered from the disease, according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control (ACDC). Before now, there were fears that Africa will not be able to cope with the contagion which many feel will overwhelm the continent’s health systems. COVID-19: Expect Dead Bodies In The Street Of African Countries,…
COVID-19: Bayelsa Govt Increases Screening Of Persons At Borders
The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has directed the COVID-19 Task Force to intensify screening of persons at all entry points into the state. This is in line with the rise in the number of cases in the state and the lifting of the interstate ban by the Federal Government. Governor Diri also directed the…
Nigeria’s COVID-Cases Cross 27,000 Mark With 626 New Infections
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases on Thursday crossed the 27, 000 mark as the country reported 626 new infections. This is according to a tweet on the official handle of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Giving a breakdown of the new cases, the agency said they were recorded in 20 states in the West African…
COVID-19: US Reports 52,000 New Cases In 24 Hours
The US notched more than 52,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Wednesday, a tally by Johns Hopkins University showed, a new one-day record as infections surge around the country. The Baltimore-based university’s tracker showed 52,898 more cases as of 8:30 pm (0030 Thursday GMT), bringing the total number of cases since the pandemic reached…
I’m yet to receive one Naira from FG to fight Covid-19, says Gov Emmanuel
Governor Udom Emmanuel has stated that Akwa Ibom State Government has not received any financial assistance from federal government in the fight against Covid-19. The governor, who made this known during a routine media chat to update citizens on efforts of state government in tackling the Covid-19 scourge, asserted that it was important to clear…
NAFDAC disrupts unveiling of alleged COVID-19 drug in Abeokuta
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday disrupted the unveiling of an alleged COVID-19 herbal syrup in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Paul Oni, a herbalist, was said to have concluded arrangements to unveil his syrup at a briefing on Thursday at the Centenary Hall in the Ake axis of Abeokuta.
Nigeria’s COVID-19 death toll hits 616 as confirmed cases climb to 27,110
Thirteen persons have died on Thursday from COVID-19 related complication in the country, bringing the total death toll to 616 in 35 states and the FCT. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC disclosed this in its daily updates via its official twitter handle. The health agency said Lagos State reported the highest number of confirmed…
‘We Have Lost A Friend’: Ondo Gov Akeredolu Mourns Health Commissioner
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described the death of the State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro as a painful loss. Dr Adegbenro died on Thursday and was, before his death, in the forefront of the State’s battles against the ravaging pandemic. While reacting to the demise of the Ondo State Health Commissioner, Governor…
COVID-19: 193 Almajirai test positive in Kano
At least 193 Almajirai have tested positive for coronavirus in Kano, the State Government has announced. The development has further fueled the controversy surrounding the ongoing reparations exercise. Commissioner for Education, Sunusi Muhammad Kiru, while briefing the media on Thursday, said so far a total of 1,500 Almajiris have been evacuated from Kano to their…