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We Will Not See The End Coronavirus If You Don’t Stay In Your House – NCDC Boss

Apr 16, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to be patient with the government, especially the residents of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where the lockdown is being enforced. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, made the appeal on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He stated that … Read more

“Eating Amala Will Not Cure Coronavirus” ~Kwara State Government

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Kwara State Government has dismissed claims across the state suggesting that the local delicacy, Amala, cures COVID-19.

Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, dispelled the claims on Tuesday, April 14, in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state.

Ayinla said that the state government has set up the Risk Communication teams, among others, to manage rumours and fake news circulating as regards COVID-19 in the state.

He explained that the Risk Communication teams were set up to allay fears of misconception, while reiterating that COVID-19 has no cure for now and that amala cannot cure it.

Lagos State Identifies 119 People With Symptoms Of COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases as Lagos daily infection drops to 38.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday revealed that a total of 119 people with COVID-19 symptoms have been identified in the state. Abayomi, at a briefing said his team has reached a total of 118,000 households in the search of possible COVID-19 cases in communities. He said community search was … Read more

117 Children Risks Contacting Measles – UN Warns

Apr 15, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Around 117 million children worldwide risk contracting measles because dozens of countries are curtailing their vaccination programmes as they battle COVID-19, the United Nations warned. Currently, 24 countries, including several already dealing with large measles outbreaks, have suspended widespread vaccinations, the World Health Organization and the UN’s children’s fund UNICEF said. An additional 13 countries … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Advice Public To Wear Face Mask

Apr 15, 2020.Apr 15, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday recommended the use of face masks for members of the public without respiratory symptoms. The health agency said face masks can act as an “additional layer” in the battle against COVID-19 in the country but added that it was not compulsory. This information was contained in … Read more

Shocking Discovery: Doctors Say Coronavirus Can Spread Through Farts

Apr 14, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The deadly Coronavirus could be spreading through farts, according to doctors. But farts are unlikely to transmit the virus provided pants are worn. Tests carried out have shown that the virus was present in the faeces of more than half of patients with COVID-19. They said more research needed to be done to rule out … Read more

Third COVID-19 Case Not A Corp Member – Ondo State Govt

Apr 14, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Ondo State Government has dismissed the report on the third COVID-19 case in the state, saying the patient is not a serving corps member. In a series of tweets on Monday, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said contrary to some online reports, the infected person is not a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps … Read more

It Is Our Collective Responsibility for To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19 – NCDC

Apr 12, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to stay at home, saying it as a joint responsibility meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. In a tweet on Sunday to wish Nigerians a happy Easter, the agency explained that the stay at home order by the Federal Government was … Read more

Man Refuses Coronavirus Test Despite Having Symptoms

Apr 11, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

#CoronavirusUpdates: Quarantined Italian In Nigeria Has Fully Recovered

James Abraham checked himself into a hospital in Portland because he was coughing and feeling unwell, however, he refused treatment from the medical staff at the hospital, claiming the coronavirus is not real and he doesn’t care if he infects everybody. When asked what he wanted, James simply said he wants his five basic needs … Read more

Kenneth Dalglish Test Positive For Coronavirus

Apr 11, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

A Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalglish, has tested positive for COVID-19 after he was admitted into a hospital for treatment of an infection, the club has said in a statement which it said was approved by the Dalglish family. “Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday April 8 for treatment of an infection which required … Read more

South Africa Extends Coronavirus Lockdown

Apr 10, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday prolonged by” days a national lockdown aimed at stemming coronavirus, saying the struggle was “far from over” as infections rose to 1,934. After careful consideration of the available evidence, the national coronavirus command council has decided to extend the nationwide lockdown by a further two weeks beyond the … Read more

We Will Explore Local Solutions To Address COVID-19 Pandemic – Makinde

Apr 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that the state will explore home-grown solutions towards the prevention and cure of COVID-19. He stated that the state was not ruling out local solutions to cure the virus, adding that since Nigerians have always had their ways of dealing with flu, catarrh and cough, in ways … Read more

COVID-19: 90 Percent Of Patients Recover Without Intervention – NCDC DG

Apr 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General for Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that 90 percent of persons who test positive for COVID-19 tend to recover without any intervention. He made this known at the daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) in Abuja. Reacting to reports of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde’s one-week recovery … Read more

US Coronavirus Cases Surpass 400,000 With More Than 14,500 Deaths

Apr 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

According to the Johns Hopkins University tally, The United States reached 400,000 confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday a grim milestone that comes as the death tolls continue to rise in hot spots in what experts expect to be the country’s deadliest week so far. The US set another record with 1,850 deaths in a … Read more

We Will Not Allow Chinese Doctors Treat Our Patients—NMA, NARD

Apr 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD), have said that they will not allow the Chinese doctors who arrived Nigeria on Wednesday evening attend to any patient. However, NMA and NARD described any attempt by the Chinese medical team to manage any patient as unethical and illegal. … Read more

Adamawa Converts Psychiatric Wards To COVID-19 Isolation Centre

Apr 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Adamawa State Government has concluded plans to convert the Psychiatric Section of the Specialist Hospital in Yola to an isolation centre for the treatment of suspected COVID-19 patients.

Speaking in Yola the state capital, the state commissioner for Health, Abdullah Isa, made this known while giving an update on the level of preparedness by the state against any spread the COVID-19.

According to Isa, the decision is in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive that each state must have at least a 300-bed facility for COVID-19 treatment.

The Commissioner also debunked rumours making the rounds of possible suspected cases in the state.

He explained that the ministry received a call from Shelleng Local Government of a woman who had running nose and fever.

Upon receiving the information, the surveillance team was quickly drafted to the community only to discover that it was just common cold and not COVID-19.

Isa stressed that the team also noticed that the people in her community ran away as far as 500 meters from the woman for fear of being infested.

While frowning at a situation whereby nurses and patients in a private clinic took to their heels on hearing of a suspected case, Isa asked the people to stop stigmatizing those with common cold and pneumonia.

#WorldHealthDay: Queen Elizabeth II Commend Healthcare Workers

Apr 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Queen Elizabeth II has thanked healthcare workers for their “selfless commitment and diligence” in a message to mark World Health Day. Ekohotblog understands that the World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as other related organizations … Read more

Private Hospital Not Allowed To Treat COVID-19 – Abayomi

Apr 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

COVID-19: Only Those Eligible For Phase One Will Be Inoculated – LASG

Private hospitals are not allowed to treat COVID-19, This was the words of Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in the Alausa Ikeja area of the state on Monday Abayomi said this while reacting to a COVID-19 patient who died at a private hospital in Lagos. He said, “The death that occurred … Read more

#WorldHealthDay: NCDC, Others Commend Health Workers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

#WorldHealthDay: NCDC, Others Commend Health Worker Amid Crisis

Now at a time when the whole world is facing a health crisis as we fight the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals are the frontline soldiers in this war and the #WorldHealthDay2020 carries more importance than ever as Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Others commend healthcare officials. Ekohotblog understands that the World Health Day is … Read more

#WorldHealthDay: Commissioner Urges FG To Strengthen Health System

Apr 7, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the nation’s health system. Dr. Betta Edu made the call in Calabar while commemorating the World Health Day 2020. The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under … Read more