Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.5m — official
By Fatima Sule The total number of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in Africa reached 1,497, 391 as of Saturday, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and […]
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Millions return to lockdown in Philippines as virus cases surge
Tens of millions of people in the Philippines are back in lockdown, after doctors warned a surge in new coronavirus cases could push the healthcare […]
Coronavirus ‘most severe health emergency’ WHO has faced
Covid-19 is easily the most severe global health emergency ever declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), its leader has said. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus […]
UK quarantine restrictions unjust – Spain PM
The UK government decision to impose a two week quarantine on everyone arriving from Spain was “unjust”, the country’s prime minister has said. Pedro Sánchez […]
57 health workers contract COVID-19 in Plateau -Official
Martha Agas Jos, July 16, 2020 (NAN) The Commisioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Lar, has said that 57 health workers were infected with […]
Nigeria announces 643 new cases of COVID-19, total infections now 34,259
Raechel Abujah The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 643 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise […]
Nigeria records 503 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 29,879
Abuja, July 8, 2020 (NAN) Nigeria has recorded 503 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections from the virus rise to 29,879. The Nigeria Centre for […]
COVID-19: Osun records 21 new cases
The Government of the State of Osun on Tuesday confirmed the discovery of 21 new cases.The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, disclosed this […]
FDA chief refuses to back Trump’s vaccine prediction for virus
The head of the US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Dr Stephen Hahn, said he “can’t predict when a vaccine will be ready” The head […]
COVID-19: Osun SSG tests positive as state records 10 new cases
.Says Community transmission likely in Ilesa axis The Government of the State of Osun on Tuesday confirmed that its Secretary to the State Government (SSG), […]
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs due to Pandemic
Aerospace giant Airbus says it plans to cut 15,000 jobs as it deals with the effects of the coronavirus crisis. It will cut 1,700 jobs […]
Covid-19: NIMASA alerts stakeholders of 13 vessels entering Nigeria
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has alerted stakeholders in the sector about 13 vessels coming into Nigeria from five countries suffering seriously […]
Virus spike forces China to lock down 400,000 people near Beijing
China has reinstated a strict lockdown near Beijing, affecting around 400,000 people, after a small surge in cases. The restrictions have come into force in […]
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 […]
Qantas to axe 6,000 jobs due to Coronavirus pandemic
Qantas will axe 6,000 jobs as part of its plans to survive the coronavirus pandemic, the airline says. The cuts equate to about a fifth […]