Tag: COVID-19

Interpol warns Police Forces, Public of Coronavirus scams

Interpol has issued a notice to police forces around the world about

COVID-19: Expert wants Careful Handling of Keys, Phones, Naira Notes

Dr Femi Aina of Ayoola Hospital, Kilanko, Ilorin, has called for caution

COVID-19: NCDC calls for Collective Action to Contain Spread

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe

COVID-19 not as Deadly as SARS, MERS – Expert

A Clinical Virologist, Dr Adeola Fowotade, says that COVID-19’s death rate is

China ups Credit support for Small Businesses amid Epidemic

The Chinese banking sector has beefed up financial support for small businesses

WHO declares COVID-19 Pandemic

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak a pandemic.

UAE Evacuates Arab Nationals From China, offers Medical Care at Emirates Humanitarian City

The United Arab Emirates has evacuated Arab nationals from China’s Wuhan to

Coronavirus: Practising for 30 years, I’ve not seen anything like this – US doctor

In an update posted on Sunday, a Fellow of the American College

Europe Imposes New Travel Bans After Italy’s National Lockdown

European countries attempted to shield themselves from a severe coronavirus outbreak in

Investors lose N329bn on NSE, amid COVID-19 fear, Fall in Oil Price

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation opened the week on Monday

Buhari Sets up 12-Member Presidential Task Force for Control of Coronavirus

President Muhammadu Buhari has established a 12-man Presidential Task Force for the

COVID-19: Japan’s Abe May Seek Emergency Declaration Over Virus

Japan is set this week to revise a law allowing Prime Minister

FG urges Personal Hygiene to Curb Spread of Coronavirus

The Federal Government has urged citizens to maintain high personal hygiene so

COVID-19: Impact on Economy becoming Severe, Investment in Agriculture Key — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the impact of COVID-19 on

Covid-19: Buhari Condoles with Govts, Peoples of Iran, South Korea, Italy

 President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages to Presidents Hassan Rouhani and Moon

Coronavirus: CMA Urges FG to Increase Public Awareness

The Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) has urged the Federal Government to increase

IWD: WHO celebrates Women, Canvass Access to Health Services

Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, says that the

COVID-19: Access to Medical Oxygen difference between Life & Death

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that access to medical oxygen

Russia registers 6 New Coronavirus Cases – Health authorities

Russia’s coronavirus response centre on Friday said Russia had confirmed six new

Coronavirus: Nigerians slam Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for cancelling 6-month Africa trip

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey may have lost many a friend and admirer

Philippines reports First Local Transmission of New Coronavirus

The Philippines on Friday reported the first local transmission of the new

Coronavirus: Yobe Govt establishes Isolation Center

The Yobe Government has established a 20-bed capacity isolation centre and Intensive

Some Countries are Indifferent to COVID-19- WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have warned that some countries have not

66% of Coronavirus Cases Linked to Mass Infections – Disease Control Centres

Nearly 66 per cent of South Korea’s novel coronavirus cases are linked

Coronavirus: UN Postpones Conference of Ministers Slated for Addis Ababa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has shifted the date

Cure rates of COVID-19 patients in China climb for 19th Consecutive Day

The proportion of patients, who have recovered from COVID-19 in Wuhan and

ACCI decries Impact of Coronavirus on Global Supply Chain

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says Covid -19, also

COVID-19: BMO Commends Buhari for Pro-activeness

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s proactive response

Experience in Fighting Ebola to Help End COVID-19- DRC Official

The fight against the COVID-19 could benefit from the experience in fighting

COVID-19, A Reality in Africa, No Longer a Threat – WHO Director

Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, says as