The Kwara State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private nursery, primary, secondary schools and state-owned tertiary institutions as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The government has also banned all gatherings of more than 25 people. Apart from the Ministry of Health and other essential workers, … Read more
Following earlier confirmation that cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria has risen to 27 as at Sunday Morning, the 22nd of March. Reports reaching our end at this hour says, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on its twitter page, has announced the confirmation of three new cases in Lagos, Nigeria. Read Also: N3bn graft: … Read more
According to a German Government spokesman, Steffen Seibert on Sunday, Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Read Also: INEC ASSURES EDO, ONDO GUBER POLLS OVER CORONAVIRUS SCARE “The Chancellor has decided to quarantine herself at home. She will … Read more
One new case of the COVID19 has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory. This was confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, March 22. Read Also: Lagos State Judiciary Bars Public From Courts Over Covid-19 According to the NCDC’s report via Twitter, Nigeria as at 11:00am on the 22nd of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its call on residents to adhere to the precautions outlined by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during his address to update the public about steps taken to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus disease. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso affirmed that the directive … Read more
An 83-year-old woman has became Chile’s first victim of the coronavirus pandemic, health authorities said Saturday. Health Minister Jaime Manalich earlier in the day said that 103 new cases had been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total to over 500. In Latin America, only Brazil has registered more cases. Of Chile’s cases, … Read more
Joining other sports stars and Hollywood actors who has contacted Covid-19, Juventus, and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala has also tested positive to the virus. The Juventus striker declared his diagnosis in a tweet, saying he and his partner, singer Oriana Sabatini tested positive for COVID-19 but are doing well. Read Also: Rivers PDP Elects New … Read more
The Lagos State Judiciary has restricted courtroom population to 20 persons per court sitting in all its High and Magistrates’ courts. Chief Judge Justice Kazeem Alogba said from Monday, the public will be restricted from gaining entry into courtrooms. Only litigants with urgent matters or applications will be allowed entry from Monday. Read Also: EFCC … Read more
The Ondo American returnee who was suspected of having coronavirus in the state has tested negative. The 70 years old returnee simply identified as David was rushed unconscious to the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. Some symptoms he presented like coughing, pneumonia including the fact that he just returned from Maryland, made … Read more
Amid fear of coronavirus spreading to Ondo State due to its proximity to Lagos and Ekiti states, the Ondo State Government have initiated some measures to curb the spread. Among the measures is the indefinite postponement of the convocation ceremony of the Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa earlier scheduled for today, according … Read more
While the coronavirus pandemic has suspended the 2019-20 NBA season, it has not lessened the league’s global impact and reach. Over the past week, 18 NBA and WNBA players created public service announcement videos to share important health and wellness information about ways to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Those videos have generated more … Read more
Following the directive by the Lagos State Government on the closure all Public and Private Schools, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has called on Head Teachers and School Administrators to comply strictly with the State Government’s order. Speaking on a Lagos Television live programme “Lagos Today”, the Commissioner disclosed that the Office of … Read more
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has directed the immediate closure of all schools in the state till after Easter break with all other things being equal, as part of measures to curb possible spread of coronavirus. The Governor gave the directive at a press briefing held at the government house following a meeting of the … Read more
Brazil’s health minister predicted The country’s health system will enter a state of collapse by the end of April, with coronavirus cases hitting a plateau in July and hopefully falling quickly in September. Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said that Sao Paulo is at the start of the coronavirus whirlwind, and cases should jump there … Read more
In response to Coronavirus Pandemic, Jordan is set to impose a countrywide round-the-clock curfew to fight against the coronavirus pandemic, barring people from moving except for emergencies, the government said. In a televised statement on Friday, government spokesman Amjad Adaileh said the curfew in the Middle Eastern country will start at 7am (05:00 GMT) on … Read more
United States President Donald Trump has said he will invoke a law in light of the coronavirus pandemic to block undocumented migrants from entering the US either from the northern or southern border, saying the crossings “threaten to create a perfect storm”. Trump made the announcement at a news conference on Friday, in which he … Read more
The Federal Government on Friday extended the travel ban on 15 countries to place a restriction on international flights to Murtala Muhammad International Airport Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. Read Also: Court Convicts Two FBI Suspects, Four Others Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this in a chat with reporters, adding that … Read more
The Federal Government had earlier on Wednesday issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the 13 countries, the Federal Government has added two more countries to the list of high-risk countries in the ongoing battle with covid. The countries are Austria and Sweden. Read Also: BREAKING: Kaduna Prohibits … Read more
Kaduna State Government has announced the prohibition of mosques and church gathering of above 50 worshippers, as part of preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. The government also directed immediate closure of all schools from nursery to tertiary. In a statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufa’i on Media and … Read more
The government of Saudi Arabia on Friday issued a directive that places a ban on the exportation of medicines and medical equipment over the outbreak of Coronavirus. According to Saudi Televsion network, the country has confirmed 274 cases of the virus with six recoveries and no fatalities. Read Also: LASG Seals Off Block Moulding Factories … Read more