Tag: Coronavirus
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Oyo discharges 11 COVID-19 patients at Olodo Infectious Disease Centre
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…as discharged patients appreciate governor The Oyo State Task Force on COVID-19, yesterday, recorded a major victory in its ongoing fight against the novel Coronavirus when it discharged 11 persons…
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COVID-19: NNPC supports FCT with 70 bed hospital
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The Federal Capital Territory will receive a boost in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic when the 70 bed Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hospital at Utako District of the…
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COVID-19: Health officers say ATMs major source of community transmissions
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The Environmental Health Officers Association (EHOAN), Lagos Chapter, has said that the surge in number of people struggling to patronise banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) was a source of community…
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Sweden’s Coronavirus Strategy Will Soon Be the World’s – By Nils Karlson, Charlotta Stern, and Daniel B. Klein
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Herd Immunity Is the Only Realistic Option—the Question Is How to Get There Safely By Nils Karlson, Charlotta Stern, and Daniel B. Klein Students celebrate their graduation in Stockholm, April 2020…
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COVID-19 herb from Madagascar gift to Nigeria, we didn’t request for it – Boss Mustapha
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha has said the coronavirus herbal remedy being expected from Madagascar were not paid for. Mustapha who is also the Chairman…
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South Africa to further ease COVID-19 lockdown by May ending – President Ramaphosa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has said his government would by May ending further ease the lockdown placed on the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. He…
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NAHCON Chairman pledges support for tour operators to mitigate challenges of COVID-19
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The Chairman /Chief Executive Officer of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan has assured Licensed Travel Tour Companies of support to mitigate their challenges due to…
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Coronavirus: NCDC announces 184 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, total infections now 4,971
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 184 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 4,971. The federal health agency made the announcement…
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Coronavirus could take five years to bring under control – WHO Scientist
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Without an effective vaccine it could be four to five years before Covid-19 is safely under control It could be four to five years before the coronavirus pandemic is under…
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Covid-19: NSCIA, AMIN call for National Prayer on Thursday
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“On behalf of the Fatwa Committee of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, and on the advice of His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, The…
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Vitamin D & COVID-19: The Evidence So Far – By Angela Dowden
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By Angela Dowden For the most part, supplements are a waste of money at best and harmful at worst. But could vitamin D be a notable exception – now more than…
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Fighting COVID-19: ‘Partner With Us’ – Unilorin Tells Kwara Govt .
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By Joe Adedeji, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has proposed to the Kwara State Government in the areas of carrying out tests on COVID-19 suspected cases. Prof. Ibraheem Adeola Katibi,…
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COVID-19: NNPC To Extend Delivery of Medical Facilities, Infrastructure to States Not Covered
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has assured states that have not benefited from medical facilities and infrastructure support from it and her partners in the ongoing intervention initiative that…
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Inter-State Movement Violations: Kwara Gov Enlists Labour, Civil Society To Man Borders
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By Joe Adedeji, Ilorin Worried by the spate of influx of people contravening inter-state movement restriction order into Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq enlisted the support of the labour, Civil…
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COVID-19: PTF has become aware of the on-going practice of sharing masks and picking of masks for recycling from dump sites– Boss Mustapha
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“The unhealthy practice of picking up disposed masks for whatever purpose is harmful to both the individual picking it and whoever procures it later.” REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY TO THE…
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‘Don’t ask me. Ask China’: Trump clashes with reporters then abruptly leaves press briefing
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Donald Trump abruptly halted a press conference on Monday after being challenged by an Asian American reporter whom he told: “Don’t ask me. Ask China.” With the stars and stripes…
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Trump Senate ally seeks China sanctions over COVID-19 probe
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A leading U.S. Republican senator proposed legislation on Tuesday that would authorize the U.S. president to impose far-reaching sanctions on China if it fails to give a…
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COVID-19: Jaiz Foundation supports FCTA with N3million worth food items
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In furtherance of its socio-economic support to the most vulnerable and poor people in the Federal Capital Territory, Jaiz Foundation partnered with the Federal Capital Territory Administration Palliative Committee on…
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Coronavirus: All schools remain closed – FG insists amid Covid-19 spike
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Following the spike in the cases of coronavirus across the country, the federal government has announced that all schools across levels remain closed. The government made this known through a…
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Nigeria confirms 248 new COVID-19 cases, total now 4,399
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday, May 10, confirmed 248 new COVID-19 cases in the country, taking the total number of infections to 4,399. The agency made the…