COVID-19: Osun threatens fresh lockdown as state records 22 new cases
The Government of the State of Osun on Friday confirmed the discovery of 22 new Covid-19 cases in the State. Coming barely 24 hours after […]
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Coronavirus: US cases ‘may have topped 20 million’ – CDC
More than 20 million people in the US may already have been infected with Covid-19, according to the latest estimate by health officials. The Centers […]
FG hints on another lockdown, states reasons
The Federal government has hinted on ordering another lockdown across the country. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, said ordering another […]
COVID-19: Niger gov’t reduces tax to cushion economic impact
As part of measures to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic in the state, the Niger State Government has approved the reduction of […]
COVID-19 infections may hit 1 million-SGF,…blames ignorance, skepticism for non-compliance to guidlines
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on the Control of COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, said […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 649 new cases, as total infection hits 22,020
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, June 25, 2020 (NAN) Nigeria has recorded 649 new cases of COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total number of infections in the […]
Human trial of new Coronavirus vaccine begins in UK
About 300 people will have the vaccine over the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his colleagues, at […]
New York imposes quarantine on eight US states
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have asked people travelling from states where Covid-19 cases are rising to go into self-isolation for 14 days. New […]
UK must prepare for second virus wave – Health leaders
Health leaders are calling for an urgent review to determine whether the UK is properly prepared for the “real risk” of a second wave of […]
Covid-19: US health official warns of ‘disturbing’ new US surge
America’s top infectious disease expert has told lawmakers that the US is seeing a “disturbing surge” in coronavirus infections in some states. A panel of […]
COVID-19 : NCDC announces 452 new cases, total number 21,371
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has announced 452 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of the cases in the country to 21,371. The Nigeria […]
Coronavirus: 315 Nigerians return home from UAE, Senegal
No fewer than 315 Nigerians stranded in the United Arab Emirates and Senegal due to the coronavirus pandemic have been evacuated. The Minister of Foreign […]
COVID-19: Early testing could have saved lives, FG admits
The federal government said Thursday that the delay in COVID-19 testing is responsible for some of the fatalities recorded in the country. Secretary to the […]
FG confirms payment of N9bn for health workers’ life insurance
The federal government has confirmed the payment of N9 billion as premium for Group Life Insurance to all health workers in the country. Minister of […]
Covid-19: FG receives $22m medical supplies from EU, UN
The federal government has received vital medical supplies that are worth $22 million from the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) to boost […]