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Italy Grants Permanent Residency To Over 600,000 Illegal Migrants Due To COVID-19
Italy will give 600,000 illegal migrants the right to stay in the country after the government said they proved essential by caring for the elderly and picking crops during the coronavirus crisis.Unregistered migrants have worked in fields across the country to protect food supplies, all whilst risking being arrested if caught by police.'The -
COVID-19! Oyo State Govt, UI Partner With Herbal Practitioners To Find Cure
Prof Idowu Olayinka says there have been a lot of mistrust over the years as regards traditional herbal medicine.The Oyo State Government and the management of the University of Ibadan on Friday met some herbal practitioners in the state with a view to finding a solution that would have scientific validation for the cure of COVID-19.Speaking with -
BREAKING: Lagos Discharges 42 More COVID 19 Patients After Testing Negative, Total Hits 448
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it has discharged 42 more persons from various isolation facilities to reunite with the society. COVID-19 Incident Commander and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced this in a statement, said the patients include 22 males and 20 females, all Nigerians. According to Sanwo-Olu, “The pat -
Kano COVID-19 Patients Hold Doctors And Nurse Hostage During Ward Round
In a new report, two doctors and a nurse were reportedly held Hostage yesterday May 7, by Coronavirus patients at Kwanar Dawakin isolation center in Kano.The former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Kano, Prof. Aminu Mohammed confirmed the incident in an interview with Wazobia FM’s “make una wake up show” earlier this morning.A -
JUST IN: Lagos Govt Says COVID-19 Cases May Rise To 120,000 By July 2020
The Lagos state government has predicted that novel virus, COVID-19 cases in the state may rise to 120,000 by July 2020.State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed this while speaking at a press conference earlier today, May 8.According to the Professor, the increase in the number of cases being recorded in the state in recent time -
COVID 19: Ghanaian Church Leaders Orders President. Akuffo Addo To Lift Ban On Church Services
The calls for President Akuffo Addo to lift the ban on Church services appears to be gaining momentum by the day. As the deadline for the last ban inches close to its expiration, the pressure is mounting on the President as churches openly and subtly announce their readiness to put preventive measures in place at their various places of worship.Th -
BREAKING: Research Shows Malfunction Testicle Is Another Potential Symptom Of COVID-19
Blood samples from Covid-19 patients in small-scale study indicate what could be a testicle malfunction, researchers say.This time last year, COVID-19 was not a known virus, and today, numerous research are ongoing to know more about the virus.According to corona.help, there are over 3.9 million confirmed cases of coronavirus globally, with over 2 -
Africa Risks Loosing Up to 190,000 People If COVID-19 Is Not Quickly Contained - WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation, WHO, warned on Thursday that up to 190,000 people in Africa could die of coronavirus in the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail.The UN health agency in a new study by its regional office in Brazzaville found out that between 83,000 and 190,000 could die and 29 to 44 million could be infected durin -
Too Much Washing of Hands, Wearing of Mask Makes It Easier To Contract COVID-19 - Medical Doctor
A medical doctor with the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi, Benue State, Ifegbike Kalu, on Friday said COVID-19 was turning everything about science upside down.Dr Kalu spoke in reaction to claims by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of LoveWorld Incorporated that the use of face mask was an embarrassment to science.Oyakhilome had also claimed that wearing o -
COVID-19! Cross River State's Task Force Flog Those Who Disobey Curfew Orders (Video)
Defaulters seen outside past the curfew were flogged by Cross River State's COVID-19 taskforce team and it was recorded on video.The task force went around with their vans and whenever they sighted people outside, they approcahed them and flogged them to chase them into their houses.The curfew in Cross River State is part of the action by the -
Lagos Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi Denies Claims That He Has Tested Positive For COVID 19
Commissioner for Health in Lagos state, Professor Akin Abayomi, the has debunked reports claiming he has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.Recall that on Thursday May 7, he announced via his Twitter handle that 10 associates of the Lagos State House in Marina had tested positive for the virus. Some reports claimed he was one of the 10.Howe -
Drama As NCDC Officials Leave Kogi After Allegedly Refusing To Be Tested For COVID-19
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello gave Some NCDC officials that went to Kogi on Thursday to boost the State’s capacity in the fight against the pandemic, the option to either remain in the state isolation centre for 2 weeks and get tested before they are allowed to work with the state covid-19 squadron team or return to Abuja but the officials c -
COVID-19: Israel Donates 2,000 Face Masks To Support Medical Personnel In Nigeria
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria on Thursday donated 2,000 protective face masks to support Nigerian medical personnel in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus pandemic.Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr Shimon Ben-Shoshan, while delivering the face masks to the Minister of Health, Mr Osagie Ehanire, said the items were designed in Israel and -
Gov. Sanwo Olu's Wife Test Negative As 10 Person At Lagos Govt House Test Positive To COVID 19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, on Thursday, disclosed that 10 persons associated with the Lagos State House, Marina, have tested positive to COVID-19, even as Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Dr. Ibijioke, test negative to the virus for the third time. Announcing this on his twitter handle, the Commissione -
Female Victims Of Night Assault During The COVID-19 Curfew Narrate Their Ordeal (VID)
Two women who were allegedly assaulted during the curfew hours set by the Federal Government, have shared their sad experience with officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Task Force on COVID-19 .While one of the women said she was assaulted by a cab driver, the other said she was assaulted by a lady during an argument.In -
COVID-19: Viral Video Of Ghanaian Coffin Dancers Displaying Their Skills To Thank Health Workers
Ghanaian pallbearers whose video of them dancing with coffins on their shoulders have been used for viral memes on social media, have advised people to stay home during this pandemic time.Leader of the group, Nana Otafrija, in a new video, says this isn’t the time for unnecessary movements as he warned that people should remain indoors or risk d -
This is Why Black People Are Likely To Die Of COVID-19 Four Times Faster Than White People
Black people in the UK are four times more likely to die from Covid-19 than white people and a number of other ethnic groups are also at an increased risk, according to new data released today Thursday 7th May 2020.A report by the Office for National Statistics found black women are 4.3 times more likely to die with Covid-19 than white women, whil -
Sad! Man Dies In Maryland, USA After Overdose Of Ginger And Gallic Concoction To Cure COVID-19
Man who claims to be Dr.Coronavirus who boasts of having herbal cure to the deadly virus dies of ginger and gallic concoction overdoes in Hyattsville, Maryland USA.The concern of many is that can overdose of herbal mixture kill the users. -
Ekiti Gov Set To Prosecute Female COVID 19 Patient Who Sneaked Into The State From Katsina
A COVID-19 patient now undergoing treatment at the Ekiti State Isolation Centre faces prosecution for breaching the order prohibiting interstate movement.The state government said the woman, who came from Katsina State to visit her husband who is a military officer, committed an offence and would be prosecuted.The woman was picked up for a test af -
COVID 19: FG To Injects N2 Trillion Into Nigerian Economy Says Minister Of Budget, Clem Agba
Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, has said that the Federal Government is planning to inject N2 trillion into the Nigerian economy.Agba, who disclosed this at a webinar Tuesday, also said the government would support airlines as the aviation sector loses N21 billion monthly due to the pandemic, ThisDay writes.He said the -
Watch How COVID-19 Patients Are Enjoying Themselves In Jigawa Isolation Centre
Jigawa state isolation centre was seen bubbling with patients blasting musics and engage in interactions.The state government is isolating covid-19 patients at the NYSC camp in Kiyawa Local Government Area and has also contracted a private laboratory to carry out test on them.In his statement, the commissioner for health said “Our aim is -
PHOTOS: Corpses of COVID-19 Patients Liter Streets Of Ecuador As Death Toll Hits 7,921
Bodies of coronavirus victims have been seen lying in the streets of the Ecuadorian capital amid warnings the pandemic is yet to peak across Latin America.Forensics experts were seen attending to the corpse of a 65-year-old man suspected of contracting COVID-19 in Quito on Tuesday. Funeral home workers later arrived to load him into a coffin and d -
Federal Govt Extends Flight Ban By Another Four Weeks As COVID-19 Case index Increases
The federal government has extended the ban on local and international flights by four weeks, in a bid to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.This was revealed by the chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Wednesday, Boss Mustapha, during the daily briefing on Wednesday.“Tomorrow marks the last day for the enforcement of the closure of -
Panic As COVID-19 Patient Who Returned From Cotonou Slumps And Dies in Abeokuta (Video)
A suspected COVID-19 patient died on Tuesday in a vehicle conveying him to an isolation centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.His death caused panic among the residents.The patient was reportedly dropped opposite one of the entrances to a leading commercial bank.The suspected patient, identified simply as Alex, a Beninoise, resided in Ijebu-O -
Panic As COVID-19 Patient Who Returned From Cotonou Slumped And Died in Abeokuta (Video)
A suspected COVID-19 patient died on Tuesday in a vehicle conveying him to an isolation centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.His death caused panic among the residents.The patient was reportedly dropped opposite one of the entrances to a leading commercial bank.The suspected patient, identified simply as Alex, a Beninoise, resided in Ijebu-O -
COVID-19: Oyo Record New Cases As 4 Out Of 11 Intercepted Sokoto Travellers Tests Positive
Out of the new cases of coronavirus in Nigerian, Oyo state has recorded 4 new cases from the Sokoto travellers.The state’s incident manager, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen Ibadan.Ladipo said the four confirmed cases are isolated at the Infectious Diseases Centre, Olodo.It would be recalled that men of the Nigeria -
With The Rise Of COVID-19, Give Every Nigerian N5k Monthly - Actress Ruth Kadiri Tells Buhari
As the cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Nigeria, popular Nollywood actress, Ruth Kadiri has pleaded with the Federal Government of Nigeria to give every Nigerian N5,000 each.As at the time of filing this report, there are over 2,900 cases of coronavirus in Nigeria, as major cities begin to ease business activities due to the rampaging virus. -
COVID-19: Nigeria To Evacuate Over 700 Citizens From U.S. - FG
The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York announced the changes that the first batch of stranded Nigerians in the United States earlier scheduled for Sunday has been brought back to Saturday.Also changed is the flight number from ET 509 announced on Sunday to ET 8509 by the same carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.The Consulate-General of Nigeria in Ne -
Donald Trump Reveals He Is Sending 250 Ventilators To Nigeria To Help Fight COVID 19
Trump speaking at the Phoenix mask factory on TuesdayThe United States President Donald Trump said he’s sending 250 ventilators to Nigeria to help fight the coronavirus.He revealed on Tuesday the size of the aid he promised Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari during a phone conversation last week.He spoke during a visit to Honeywell Internationa -
Minister Of Works, Babatunde Fashola Says He Shunned Handshaking During COVID 19 Pandemic
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said he shunned handshakes nearly two months ago as a precaution against contracting the dreaded novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).The minister provoked a social media debate on Tuesday when he revealed that the last handshake he had was 49 days ago.Recall that Fashola was Governor of Lagos State
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