Smartphones are handy electronic devices that make daily activities easier. These devices can sometimes be vulnerable when the right procedures are not adopted, hence, smartphone users need to be aware of the various security issues that are essential for the effective management of their phones. More importantly, it is crucial to learn how to protect … Read more
It’s a common assumption that viruses like spyware, adware, and other forms of malware can only infect computers. That is not entirely accurate. For instance, in 2021, the mobile antivirus software from the security company Kaspersky discovered almost 3.5 million malicious packages that infected iOS and Android devices. Because of mobile viruses and adware, it’s … Read more
China Shuts Down City Over Fresh COVID-19 Outbreak EKO HOT BLOG reports that Around 21 million people in the Chinese city of Chengdu effectively went into lockdown on Thursday as authorities raced to snuff out a new Covid-19 outbreak. China is the last major economy wedded to a zero-Covid policy, stamping out virus … Read more
Garlic is a bulbous herb vegetable that is scientifically called Allium sativum. A lot of people do not like to take garlic because it is assumed to cause mouth odor when eaten raw. Little do you know that garlic has more health benefits to the body than you had imagined. According to research, garlic is … Read more
Two new medicines for Ebola treatment – WHO EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended two medicines for the treatment of Ebola virus disease, following successes in clinical trials. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides … Read more
Thirteen new Lassa fever cases has been recorded in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states, Ondo, Edo, Kogi, Ebonyi, and Imo. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more
A 2nd HIV patient has been naturally cured without medical intervention scientists say. A woman in Argentina has been declared cured of HIV without getting a stem-cell transplant. The first report of someone being naturally cured of HIV happened only last year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scientists hey have found a second patient whose … Read more
Chinese researchers have discovered a new virus, hinting on another pandemic coming soon amid Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to reports, a group of infectious diseases researchers has discovered a new strain of viruses amongst pigs in China, where Coronavirus started from and fear that it might mutate to readily transmit between humans. Robert Gordon Webster, a … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Nigeria free of wild polio. The declaration followed the completion of documentation for the free status. WHO regional office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, announced this Thursday. “Today, Nigeria’s complete documentation for Wild Polio virus-free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication (ARCC). … Read more
American professional boxing promoter and former professional boxer Floyd Mayweather has opened up on his plans after the loss of his ex-wife, Josie Harris, and his trainer uncle, Roger Mayweather, who both died last month. Josie Harris, the mother of three of his children was found dead on Monday, March 2, 2020. The 40-year-old was … Read more
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
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci has predicted there will be another coronavirus outbreak from fall, that is 22 September to 21 December. He said the U.S. will be better prepared to combat the virus. “In fact, I would anticipate that that would actually happen because of the … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday it needs $20 million to fight Ebola in DR Congo, even as the end of the devastating 19-month epidemic finally seemed within grasp. While the world’s attention has been focused on the coronavirus, the last patient being treated for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged … Read more
Since it was announced that the coronavirus disease had hit Lagos, many Nigerians have been avoiding “Chinese” restaurants in the country like they would an earthquake and a rattlesnake. It does not even matter to them if they are just Nigerian-owned restaurants serving Chinese menus. Since the deadly disease originated in China, many Nigerians have … Read more
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved that the National Assembly should suspend plenary for two weeks to enable the management install facilities to screen and detect coronavirus. Ekohotblog understands that this was sequel to the unanimous adoption of an amendment moved by the Minority Leader Ndudi Elumelu. Elumelu moved the amendment while members were … Read more
A Consultant Virologist, Dr Adeola Fowotade, has said that hot tropical climate as obtainable in Nigeria could help suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Fowotade of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. According to her, some experts think the COVID-19 may behave like … Read more