The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that seven patients receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba have been discharged. Sanwo-Olu, via his Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu, said, “Good people of Lagos, I bring you awesome news from … Continue reading Lagos Discharges Seven COVID-19 Patients
This was disclosed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, at a national briefing held on Wednesday, in Abuja. The SGF said the first tranche will go to the frontline states of the lockdown which includes … Continue reading FG Approves 7,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains for Distribution
China’s decision to lock down the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global COVID-19 pandemic, may have prevented more than 700,000 new cases by delaying the spread of the virus, researchers said Tuesday. Drastic Chinese control measures in the … Continue reading China Lockdown Blocked 700,000 COVID-19 Cases – Research
Enforcement agencies were at major roads in Lagos state to ensure full compliance with the directive meant to contain the spread of COVID-19. On Lagos Ibadan expressway, traffic builds up on both sides as security operatives mount barricades to check … Continue reading Security Officials Barricade Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as Lockdown Begins
In a series of tweets on her handle, she shared her survival story, revealing how the nurses and doctors at the frontline deserve all the praises and accolades. “Today, I am proud to inform you that I murdered COVID-19 and … Continue reading ‘I Murdered COVID-19,’ Nigerian Lady Shares Survival Story after Testing Positive
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus. He made the announcement via his Twitter handle. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. “I have designated … Continue reading Gov Makinde tests Positive for Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded its second coronavirus death as cases in the country increased to 111. This was confirmed in a press statement by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Monday. Ehanire stated that the fatality was recorded during … Continue reading Nigeria Records Second Coronavirus Death
A 25-year-old Western Michigan University student from Detroit died Saturday after contracting the coronavirus. The student, Bassey Offiong, was expected to graduate with a chemical engineering degree in a few weeks. His sister, Asari Offiong, said her brother told her … Continue reading Tears as Nigerian Student Dies of Covid-19 After Being Refused Test
A rapid test has been approved in the United States which is intended to detect within minutes whether a person is infected with the coronavirus. Abbott Laboratories said the device is small and portable – about the size of a … Continue reading US Approves Test that can Detect Coronavirus in Five Minutes
The United States emerged as a hotspot for the ravaging coronavirus as infections and unemployment continue to multiply. A statement published in the United States Department of State website, called on a medical professional from around the world to book … Continue reading US Entices Foreign Medical Professionals with ‘Express’ Visa Appointment
