COVID-19

Eid-El Fitr: PDP Sends Nigerians A Massage ̶ Kola

May 23, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday urged Nigerians, particularly leaders at all levels, not to lose sight of the essence of the Eid-el Fitr and the eternal lessons of Ramadan. The party in a

Finally, CCECC Reveals Why Chinese Doctors Was In Nigeria

May 23, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has stated that the Chinese medical team in Nigeria are not treating COVID-19 patients in the country. This was made known in a recently released statement by the

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: Accept failure – PDP mocks Presidency

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that Buhari’s Presidency should accept its failure, and stop seeking to transfer the brunt of its failures to articulate and coordinate an effective national response on COVID-19 pandemic on

COVID-19 may lead to an increase in school drop-outs, girl-child enrolment ― Minister reveals

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, says the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to affect girl-child education and increase number of school drop-outs in the country. Tallen expressed her concern on Friday while flagging

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

FRSC Promises to Get Motorcycle Operators Licensed, Notwithstanding Stiff Opposition- Survey

FRSC deploys 1,159 personnel in Niger

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Niger Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,159 personnel to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr festivities in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state,

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

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

National Hospital Clears Air On Detention Of COVID-19 Patient

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The National Hospital Abuja has reacted to reports that a COVID-19 patient has been detained in the hospital. Mr Tayo Haastrup, Deputy Director and Head of Information and Protocol for the hospital, in a statement

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

India Reports The Biggest 24-Hour Rise In Virus Cases As Lockdown Eases

May 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

India registered some 6,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, the country’s biggest jump in 24 hours, as New Delhi eases a nationwide lockdown and airlines prepare to resume some domestic flights. The

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