Tag: Coronavirus
11 suspected coronavirus cases in Nigeria test negative
Eleven suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) tested
in Nigeria have tested negative, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has
said.
The centre’s director-general, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,...
US assembly hosts Abike Dabiri, others to dialogue
The Maryland General Assembly, United States, on
Wednesday hosted a Nigerian delegation to a dialogue aimed at promoting unity
between indigenous and Diasporan ethnic groups of...
Chinese tests negative to coronavirus at Reddington Hospital
Lagos State Government has said that the Chinese
citizen who was admitted at the Reddington Hospital, Ikeja on Wednesday and
suspected to have coronavirus has tested...
Lagos investigates suspected coronavirus case, isolates patient
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has begun investigating a suspected case of COVID-19, as the affected has been isolated at Mainland Hospital, Lagos.
The...
Nigerian student volunteers to fight coronavirus in China
A Nigerian student has volunteered to fight the deadly
coronavirus known as COVID-19 in China, China News Service, ECNS, reports.
Olatoye Babatunde, 24, said he was...
Coronavirus caused by corruption – Magu
Acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has linked the deadly coronavirus to corruption.
Mr Magu spoke on Tuesday...
Lai Mohammed, Sirika, others visit Abuja airport to monitor coronavirus screening
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, was
among those who visited the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on
Tuesday to inspect facilities put in place...
Odion Ighalo banned from Man Utd training centre over coronavirus fears
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has been banned
from using the club’s training ground because of a potential coronavirus risk.
The 30-year-old joined the Red...
Two tested for coronavirus in Kano
Two persons have tested negative to Coronavirus in Kano, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire, confirmed on Wednesday.
The minister disclosed this while declaring...
Coronavirus gets new name
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday said 'Covid-19' would be the new official name for the deadly coronavirus.
The virus, which was first identified in...