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The Presidential Task Force (PTF) is set to release fresh directives on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, on Wednesday 5th of August attributed the low figures recorded in the areas of testing and confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past few days … Read more
The federal government Of Nigeria will release new protocols for the next phase of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country on Thursday 6th of August, 2020. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, disclosed this report during Monday’s press briefing in Abuja. “I will like … Read more
Lagos State government, on Sunday 2nd of August, has confirmed the recovery and discharge of 37 corona-virus (COVID-19) patients from its isolation centres in the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement disclosed that the patients, including 31 Nigerians and six foreigners, were discharged after testing negative twice for the virus. ”Good people of Lagos, today, … Read more
Presiding Bishop, Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo has said that the world will soon realise that they have been grossly deceived by the Coronavirus outrage. He threw his weight behind the purported discovery of Dr. Stella Immanuel that antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, were effective cures for the virus. Read Also: … Read more
Nigeria’s minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that he is scared of the deadly coronavirus. He revealed that in order to stay safe, he carries his sanitiser and extra mask around, The Nation reports. Read Also: Lagos COVID-19 Cases Maybe 10 Times Higher, Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi The minister and ex Rivers … Read more
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday that he has tested negative for the novel coronavirus after weeks quarantined in his residence due to an infection. In a photo posted to social media, Bolsonaro appeared with a box of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug he credited for his recovery despite a lack of scientific evidence about … Read more
A group Scientists at Oxford University has taken critical step towards discovering an effective Coronavirus Vaccine. The result in the first phase induces strong immune response. The Vaccine can produce a T cell response within 14 days after vaccination and an antibody response within 28 days A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute … Read more
Widespread coronavirus vaccination could begin in the middle of next year, the chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan said. She expressed cautious optimism about the state of the research and development process in an interview with dpa. “We have now over 20 candidates in clinical studies. Read Also: Big Brother Naija; Praise … Read more
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that 25 million Iranians have been infected with the coronavirus and that another 35 million are at risk of acquiring it. The figures, would constitute a new world record, far more than the 3.7 million cases reported by leaders, United States. Rouhani said the figures he reeled out … Read more
The spread of the Coronavirus continued to gain momentum, affecting millions around the world and shown no deference to well-known faces, celebrity, or social status. More than 573,000 people around the world so far have died due to complications from the global pandemic, as cases of the deadly disease have topped 7.27 million in total. … Read more
Ramoni Olorunwa Abass Popularly known as Hushpuppi has tested positive for Coronavirus. The news of Hushpuppi testing positive for Coronavirus was also confirmed by a post made by Kemi Olunloyo via her Twitter handle. She wrote, #BREAKING #Kemitalksinfo A source @FBILosAngeles told me Ramoni Olorunwa Abass reportedly tested #Covid19 +ve asymptomatic. For the last year … Read more
The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has tested positive for Coronavirus. President Bolsonaro, 65, disclosed this on live television with the words “it came back positive” on Tuesday, July 7. Since the Coronavirus hit Brazil, the President had continued to attend social events, flout social distancing rules, and had been seen not wearing a facemask. … Read more
A total of 201 health workers have tested positive to Coronavirus in Edo, since the outbreak of the pandemic in the state, the Health Commissioner, Dr. Patrick Okundia, said on Monday. In a statement made available to newsmen, in Benin City, Dr. Okundia urged the frontline staff to ensure safety precautions are taken at all … Read more
The girlfriend of President Donald Trump’s eldest son has tested positive for coronavirus, US media reported Friday. Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News television personality who is dating Donald Trump Jr, had traveled to South Dakota to see the US president’s Fourth of July speech and celebration fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Guilfoyle, 51, was immediately … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID19 cases with the NCDC announcing 454 new cases of COVID19 in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 454 new COVID19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Friday evening, July 3. READ ALSO: Mastermind Behind Akinyele Killings Arrested In Ibadan According … Read more
Wife of the Benue State Governor, Mrs Eunice Ortom, her son and some of her staff have tested positive for COVID-19. Mrs Ortom who made this known in a statement she personally signed and issued late Friday night in Makurdi said she had gone on self-isolation with her son and all her affected staff. She … Read more
The Governor of Kano State, Umar Ganduje, has lifted the lockdown imposed on the state as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar revealed this in a press statement issued to journalists in the state. Read also: NLC Demands Reversal Of New Pump … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has tested positive for COVID-19. His wife, Edith Okowa, also tested positive. The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday. “My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for your continued prayers … Read more
The Osun state government on Tuesday anounced that secretary to the state government, Wole Oyebamiji, has contracted the deadly coronavirus. The state commissioner for health, Rafiu Isamotu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The state also confirmed 10 more COVID-19 cases, while one patient was discharged after testing negative for the virus. The commissioner … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new Coronavirus cases with the NCDC announcing 561 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The new cases were confirmed on Tuesday night in a series of tweets on the verified Twitter account of the health agency. Ekohotblog understands that the NCDC noted that of the 561 COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday evening, 200 were detected … Read more