coronavirus

COVID-19: people vaccinated in Anambra, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Bayelsa

What Happens If You Catch The New Coronavirus?

May 24, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. A new coronavirus that emerged in China late last year has spread to at least 188

COVID-19: Brazil Overtaking Russia For Second Place In The World As Number Of Cases In Africa Hits 100,000

May 23, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Brazil’s health ministry announced that 330,890 people have contracted the virus and 21,048 have died, overtaking Russia for second place in the world for highest number of cases, after the US. Africa has now recorded

COVID-19: A Public Health Worker Dies Of Coronavirus In Cross River State

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA) has confirmed the death of its member, a health worker suspected to be COVID-19 patient. In a statement with a reference no NMACRS/SG/2020/05/214 dated May 22, 2020 and signed by the

COVID-19: Cansino Vaccine Seems Safe In First Human Trial

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Cansino, a coronavirus vaccine that was tested for the first time in humans is safe and induces a rapid immune response, researchers at China’s CanSino Biologics Inc have reported The Lancet medical journal. Blood samples

COVID-19: Expert Advises Pregnant Women On Immunity Building

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

A Maternal Health Expert, Mrs Olajumoke Adebayo, has advised pregnant women and new mothers to build their immunity by eating well and engage in mild exercise to limit their exposure and reduce the risk of

COVID-19: Oyo State Records 28 New Cases

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Oyo State has recorded 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the latest figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday night. The 28 cases in the state were among

Nigeria Records 346 fresh Cases of COVID-19

Nigerians React As COVID-19 Cases Hit 7016

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

A cross section of Nigerians has expressed worries over the increasing rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria. This is coming after the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC confirmed 338 cases of COVID-19 on

Thailand To Extend Coronavirus Emergency To End Of June

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Thailand will maintain its state of emergency over the coronavirus until the end of June, its COVID-19 task force said on Friday, in an effort to keep infections under control as the government prepares to

Coronavirus Death Toll In Brazil Hits Over 20,000

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Health workers burying a victim of Coronavirus in Brazil. Photo: BBC/Getty Image Brazil has become the sixth country to record more than 20,000 coronavirus deaths – reporting nearly 1,200 in the past day, a record

Father And Son Surrender To Police After Killing Neighbuor

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

A father and his son have surrendered themselves to the police in Nasarawa State after killing their neighbour. Mr Henry Oboteh, a trado-medical doctor, who was said to be in his mid-50s, was killed by

Brazil to expand use of chloroquine against COVID-19

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The administration of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday unveiled new measures to expand use of chloroquine, the predecessor of an anti-malaria drug promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a treatment for COVID-19. The

Former White House Butler, Wilson Jerman Dies Of Coronavirus

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a former White House butler, who served 11 US presidents, has died of Coronavirus at 91. Kerman’s death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Jamila Garrett who told Fox News that he died

Woman In Labour Dies After Allegedly Being Delayed By Policemen In Ogun State

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Pregnant woman in labour dies after allegedly being delayed by policemen for not wearing face mask in Ogun State A pregnant woman who was in labour died today after she was allegedly delayed by police

Lockdown: Police Arrest 413 Violators, Impound 98 Vehicles In Kano

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Police Command in Kano State has arrested and prosecuted 413 violators and impounded 98 vehicles in one week, following the enforcement of total lockdown operations to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The Commissioner

COVID-19: Lagos records four more deaths

May 21, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 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