Coronavirus: Delta state on red alert
The Delta State Government has placed all health-related institutions and disease control mechanisms in the state on red alert in readiness for any possible case […]
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Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases
South Korea has recorded its largest rise in coronavirus infections in a single day, with 594 new cases confirmed on Friday. The increase brings the […]
Chinese researchers detect coronavirus in tears, conjunctival secretions
Chinese researchers have recently found the novel coronavirus in tears and conjunctival secretions from one patient infected with the virus. A research team from the […]
Coronavirus: Shares face worst week since global financial crisis
Stock markets across the globe are suffering their worst week since the global financial crisis of 2008. Asian markets have reacted badly as the coronavirus […]
Coronavirus may cause shipping lines $1.7bn – Report
According to a report by a Copenhagen-based analysis company, Sea-Intelligence, predicts that international shipping lines may lose $1.7bn in revenue following the impact of coronavirus […]
Breaking: First case of coronavirus recorded in Nigeria
Nigeria has recorded the first case of the deadly coronavirus, which broke out in China in January, 2020. It was confirmed by the Ministry of […]
Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims as virus cases spread
It is not clear if the Hajj pilgrimage, which begins in July this year, will be affected Non-religious tourists from virus-affected countries are also being […]
Coronavirus: No disgnosed case in Reddington Hospital – GMD
The Reddington Hospital Group has described as false, reports that a Chinese national has tested positive to Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19 in its hospital […]
Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy
The number of coronavirus cases in Italy has jumped to 400, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak. The rise in […]
Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy
Several European countries have announced their first coronavirus cases, with all appearing to be linked to the growing outbreak in Italy. Austria, Croatia and Switzerland […]
Worst-hit countries with coronavirus boost containment efforts
The worst-hit countries are intensifying their efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus as the number of cases globally surpassed 80,000. In South Korea, there have […]
Coronavirus credit crunch hits millions of Chinese firms
Mounting debts have hit Chinese companies struggling to pay workers and suppliers amid the coronavirus outbreak. President Xi Xinping said on Sunday that China faces […]
Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners
North Korea has quarantined 380 foreigners in a bid to stop the coronavirus from breaking out. The foreigners are mostly diplomats stationed in the capital […]
Coronavirus: South Korea steps up measures as infections spread
South Korea has stepped up measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, as confirmed infections rose sharply for a second day. Prime Minister […]
Coronavirus: Two passengers dead from quarantined Diamond Princess
Two Japanese passengers who contracted the Covid-19 virus onboard a cruise ship quarantined in Japan have died. One passenger died from Covid-19, while the other […]