The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of 122 coronavirus (COVID-19) patients from the State’s isolation centers after their successful treatment, Channels TV reports. The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Patrick Okundia, disclosed the latest development on Sunday in Benin City, the state capital. He noted that the state has recorded 87…
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India has become the third country with the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world behind Brazil and the United States of America. Despite mixed progress in parts of Asia, total global infections are fast approaching 11.5 million, with more than 533,000 deaths. The Indian government — like many around the world — has gradually lifted…
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On Sunday June 6, 2020, the Lagos State Government confirmed the discharge of forty-five more COVID-19 patients after recovering from the novel virus. The Lagos State Ministry of Health shared the report on Twitter where it explained that the recovered patients were discharged after testing negative to the virus. While giving a breakdown of the figures, the Ministry said…
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The Federal Government has evacuated two hundred and thirty-eight Nigerians who were stranded in Turkey due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a Tweet, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirmed their arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Sunday. It explained that the returnees tested negative for COVID-19 but added that they are expected to…
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On Sunday July 6, 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) continued its daily report of COVID-19 cases with the record of 544 fresh infections. In a tweet shared by the health agency, the latest figure brings the country’s total confirmed cases to 28,711. NCDC said the new COVID-19 cases were reported in 18 states in the country and the Federal…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has confirmed the discharge of 20 more coronavirus patients after testing negative to the deadly virus. FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, made this known on Saturday, noting that the total number of discharged patients in the nation’s capital has risen to 459, Punch reports. “On July 2nd, 20 #COVID19 patients were…
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, widely known as COVID-19. The Governor confirmed this in a statement personally signed by him on Saturday. He and some of his close aides contracted the disease after carrying out the coronavirus test, the statement said. Umahi further disclosed that, presently, they…
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Lagos State Government has announced that the partial resumption of schools be commenced on August 3. Announcing the new date at a media briefing on Friday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the resumption is for those in SSS 3. According to him, the decision was taken after a meeting with stakeholders in the education sector. He,…
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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has recovered from the novel Coronavirus also known as COVID-19. According to Pulse Nigeria, the politician tested negative for the virus on Friday, July 3. Recall that he went into Isolation after contracting the disease on June 8. A statement from the state’s Commissioner of Information, John Okiyi Kalu, announcing the governor’s…
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The First Lady of Benue State, Eunice Ortom has revealed that she, her son and some of her staff have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a statement she personally signed on Friday night, the Benue Governor Samuel Ortom’s wife said tests conducted on her came out positive. The First Lady also noted that…
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