Update on coronavirus Archives

Covid-19: NCDC reports 321 new cases, infections now 52,548

Aug 25, 2020 topnews

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported increase in COVID-19 cases to 52,548 with detection of 321 fresh infections in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Monday. It said that the number of people with pneumonia-causing coronavirus, who have died in the country, topped two the same day, pushing the total fatalities to 1,004 in the country. The public health agency said that till date 52,548 cases have been confirmed, 39,257 cases, discharged and 1,004 deaths, recorded in 36 states and the…

Covid-19: Usain Bolt quarantines after virus test as global deaths pass 800,000

Aug 25, 2020 topnews

World’s fastest man, sprint king Usain Bolt, has announced Monday that he is self-quarantining after being tested for COVID-19, as countries around the world again tightened lockdown measures. Bolt, who did not confirm if he had received a result, spoke as governments around the world are tightening lockdowns once more, with well over 24 million people infected globally, 800,000 killed, and a vaccine still elusive. His announcement also came as researchers in Hong Kong identified what they said was the first confirmed case worldwide of COVID-19 reinfection, raising questions about…

Lagos commissioner for health contracts COVID-19

Aug 25, 2020 topnews

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health has contacted the coronavirus. Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, in a statement, said there is no big deal about the COVID-19 status of the state Commissioner for Health. Omotosho said he was not aware if Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would go for another COVID-19 test. He said, “Apparently, he (the governor) does not see it as a direct issue of concern; this is not the first time someone who works with him will contract COVID-19. This should not be any big deal;…

FG: International flight operators that board COVID-19 patient will pay $3,500 fine

Aug 25, 2020 topnews

Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Taskforce on COVID-19 has warned all international flight operators that any airline that boards COVID-19 patient will be made to pay a fine of $3,500. Aliyu said this during a briefing of the Taskforce that, for the international flights, there would be an additional 10, 000 tests to be conducted daily. “All travellers coming into the country will continue to observe the old quarantine protocol that we currently have. We will be continuing with the process of requesting for a negative PCR…

Coronavirus: NCDC announces 340 new cases, total now 51,304

Aug 22, 2020 topnews

‌ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced 340 new cases of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Friday, adding that four deaths were also recorded. The health agency said that with this new figure, Nigeria now has 51,304 confirmed cases, 37,885 discharged and 996 deaths. It stated that the 340 new cases were reported from 19 states in the country. The NCDC noted that out of the 340 new cases Kaduna recorded the highest with 63 infections,…

Omotola Jalade recovering from Covid-19

Aug 16, 2020 topnews

Star actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde via her Instagram account @realomosexy has announced announce to her fans that she is battling Covid-19. The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she is in isolation and now getting better. “Hello All, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been. “Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have been ill, in Isolation and now getting better. “More on these details of this soon,” she wrote. Omotola is unarguably, one of the most successful actresses in Nollywood. She is also a singer and philanthropist. Share…

COVID-19: Foreign Affairs minister, Onyeama recovers, resumes work

Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020 topnews

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has recovered from Corona virus. The minister announced his recovery via his verified Twitter handle stating “By the very special grace of God, my latest COVID-19 test result came back negative after three weeks isolation. “I am eternally grateful to my family, the C-in-C and VP, the medical team, relations, friends, colleagues, religious leaders and numerous well-wishers, who through their care, prayers, fasting, messages of support and encouragement never let me walk alone.” About three weeks ago, he had announced on July 19 that…

Covid-19: 437 new cases confirmed, total infection now 46,577

Aug 10, 2020 topnews

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 437 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 46,577. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. The health agency stated that the number of those successfully treated and discharged from various treatment centres across the country also jumped to 33,186, representing an increase of 142 persons. According to the NCDC, while more people have recovered from the disease, the country reported three new fatalities, raising the number of those who have…

Senator Buruji Kashamu dies of COVID-19

Aug 8, 2020 topnews

Senator Buruji Kashamu, a former lawmaker, is dead. Kashamu, who represented Ogun-East senatorial district between 2015 and 2019, died at First Cardiology Consultants, Lagos, according to his friend, Ben Murray-Bruce, in a tweet. The hospital is the same facility where a former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi; and the President’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, died. It was learnt that Kashamu, who had diabetes and high blood pressure, was admitted at the hospital for over a week before passing away. Confirming his death, a former lawmaker, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce,…

Covid-19 restrictions: Naira Marley convicted

Aug 8, 2020 topnews

Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has been convicted and fined by a magistrate court in Abuja for violating COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Naira Marley was arraigned for a four-count charge by Magistrate Idayat Akanni. The charges include violating Presidential ban on interstate travelling, not wearing of face mask contrary to the Presidential Order imposing compulsory wearing of face mask by all persons within Abuja the Federal Capital Territory, violating social distance order as well as violating dusk to dawn curfew in the territory. He pleaded guilty to all charges…