COVID-19: Nigeria Records 164 New Confirmed Cases Ekohotblog, October 13, 2020… On the 12th of October 2020, 164 new confirmed cases were recorded in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this via it’s official Twitter page. Till date, 60430 cases have been confirmed, 51943 cases have been discharged and 1115 deaths have been … Read more
PTF, Coronavirus The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has asked Nigerians to minimise the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the country. Making the call on Monday in Abuja at the joint national briefing of PTF on COVID-19, the National Coordinator of the PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu, called for the protection of young people, especially … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday disclosed that the country has 163 new cases of COVID-19 in twelve states. The agency made the disclosure in its update and situation report for the infection for October 11, 2020. According to the agency, no death was recorded on Sunday which leaves the COVID-19 fatality toll … Read more
Ashley Young, COVID-19 Inter Milan’s Ashley Young has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serie A club said on Sunday, becoming the sixth member of their squad to be infected in the last week. Inter said in a statement that the Englishman, who plays as a full back cum winger, was in quarantine at home. Read … Read more
After six consecutive days of no single COVID-19 fatality, two people died from the virulent infection on Saturday as the Nigeria Centre for for Disease Control announces fresh 111 cases. The development is coming as the country’s COVID-19 toll surpasses 60,000 after eight months of recording its index case of the virus — February 27, … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Friday disclosed that the country has recorded 151 New cases of COVID-19. The agency made the disclosure in its daily update and situation report of the virulent infection. According to the agency, no fatality was recorded on Friday which leaves the death toll standing at 1,113. 63 patients … Read more
The federal government on Thursday reeled out fresh directives for reopening of schools across the country. National coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, made this known at media briefing. Aliyu said many factors, including the capacity of schools to limit the spread of infection and communication strategies for disseminating information … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 155 new COVID-19 infections in seven states and the federal capital territory (FCT). Confirming the new cases in its update for October 7, 2020, Lagos topped the list with 84 infections, followed by Rivers with 31, and Kaduna with 12, while Kwara had the least figure … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday disclosed that the country had recorded 118 new cases in 14 states. The agency disclosed this in its daily situation report of the virulent infection. Of the 118 new cases, Lagos topped the list with 41 new cases, followed by Rivers with 19, and Osun with … Read more
Restrictions Belgium will tighten coronavirus restrictions at the end of the week, limiting groups to a maximum of four persons in a bid to stem a sharp rise of COVID-19 infections. New Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, who took office five days ago, told a news conference he was aware Belgians were tired of restrictions, … Read more
Africa, COVID-19, Deaths Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday announced that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Africa has reached 1,518,662, with the death toll reaching 36,921. The Africa CDC also said the number of people who have recovered from the infectious virus across the continent has … Read more
Xherdan Shaqiri, COVID-19 Switzerland winger, Xherdan Shaqiri, has tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. This is one day after the 28-year-old rejoined the national team for the first time in over a year. Read Also: Fidelity Bank Appoints Two New Directors The Liverpool player last appeared for Switzerland in the … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday disclosed that the country recorded 120 new cases of COVID-19. But many observers might be somewhat surprised by the new development as the two states, Lagos and Plateau, who are the epicenter of the pandemic in Nigeria recorded no positive samples on Monday. The fresh 120 cases … Read more
The federal government says it does not have the capacity and wherewithal to carry out free COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from foreign countries. Sani Aliyu, national coordinator of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, disclosed this during a virtual town hall meeting on Saturday. The event was organised by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday disclosed that the country has recorded 160 new cases in 12 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The agency made the disclosure in its update for October 3, 2020. The agency also announced that 125 people were discharged, which brings the recovery count to 50,718 … Read more
He’s in good spirit, says doctor US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked to be administered with hydroxychloroquine as he receives treatment for COVID-19 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Centre. Trump’s physician, Sean Conley, made this known on Saturday. You recall that Trump and his wife, Melania, tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday night … Read more
Russia, COVID-19 tests More than 47.2 million tests for COVID-19 have been performed in Russia since the outbreak, the country’s consumer rights and human welfare watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said on Saturday. “We have conducted more than 47.2 million coronavirus tests in Russia. 226,435 people are remaining under medical supervision,” the watchdog said in a statement. Read … Read more
There has been no report of new Covid-19 death in Nigeria in the last 2 days. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, the national death toll remains 1,112. Meanwhile, 141 Covid-19 patients have been discharged across Nigeria in the last 24 hours bringing the total number of successfully treated cases to 50,593. … Read more
COVID-19: Trump Taken to Hospital Ekohotblog, October 2, 2020 Less than 24hours after testing positive for COVID-19, the US President, Donald Trump has now been rushed to hospital for proper and intense treatment. Ekohotblog recalled that Trump announce his COVID-19 status, noting that he and his wife had gone into quarantine late Wednesday. He has … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has conveyed a compassionate message to President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump, and his wife, Melania, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. Buhari conveyed his get-well-soon to Trump and his wife via a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, … Read more