BREAKING: Italy’s Coronavirus Death Toll Surges By 627 In A Single Day
Italy's coronavirus death toll has leapt by 627 in a single day, an increase of 18.4 percent, taking the total to 4,032 - by far the largest daily rise in absolute terms since the virus emerged a month ago. On Thursday, Italy overtook China as the country to register most deaths from the highly contagious virus. Until today, Italy had never...
World Food Day: With The Right Food, Nigerians Don’t Need Medicine — NAFDAC DG
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to always ensure that only safe and wholesome foods were consumed to boost the immunity and improve the body’s na...
Amidst Coronavirus Status: “My Wife Wants To Be By My Side”, Says Idris Elba
British star actor, Idris Elba has reacted to criticism for having his wife beside him while he was announcing his coronavirus status. It was reported that the actor announced that he tested positive to the virus but was yet to show any symptoms. All through his announcement, his wife was right beside him as seen in a video he shared to break the...
COVID-19: Paris Set To Enter 2nd Lockdown
Paris is set to enter a strict second lockdown in attempt to slow the spike in coronavirus cases. Emmanuel Macron's government has ordered bars in Paris, along with Lyon and nine other cities on 'heightened alert', to close at 10pm from tonight. There is also a 10 person restriction at public gatherings with attendees at weddings and parties limited to 30. Gyms and other indoor...
BREAKING: Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Soar To 139
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported four new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 139. According to the NCDC, Four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria – three in the FCT and one in Lagos. Of the 139 cases confirmed in the country, one death has been recorded,...
JOHESU Postpones Strike, Meets FG Wednesday
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) has said they have reviewed the ultimatum for a strike scheduled to begin by Monday midnight following the outcome of their meeting with the Federal Government on Wednesday. A letter signed by Com. Biobelemoye Josiah, National Chairman, JOHESU which was addressed to Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister...
Lassa Fever Outbreak: 12 Dead, 112 Cases Reported In Ondo
The state government of Ondo State has revealed that there have been at least 12 Lassa fever-related deaths, with 112 confirmed cases and 353 reported infections. The Acting Statistician-General of Ondo State, Olusola Ajayi, revealed this on Tuesday in Akure while addressing workers of the Ondo State Waste Management Authority. Ajayi urged the agency to collaborate with health stakeholders to ensure...
About 160,000 Children Acquired HIV In 2021
According to the World Health Organization, 160,000 children will be infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus by 2021. According to WHO, a child dies from AIDS-related causes worldwide every five minutes. According to a press release by the global health organization, 12 African countries have committed to ending AIDS in children by 2030. According to the statement, "every five minutes, a child...
Another COVID-19 Patient Discharged In Abia
Another Coronavirus, COVID-19, patient has been discharged in Abia state after testing negative for the virus. Dr. Azubuike K. Onyebuchi, the medical director of Federal Medical Center, Umuahia where the patient was discharged from, said in a statement made available to LIB by Sunny Emmanuel Irokansi, a Customer Care Officer of the facility, that the female patient whose result correlates positively with her...
FG warns against using Aspirin to purify water
The National Economic Council has warned against the use of Aspirin to purify water, saying that could damage the human immune system. The PUNCH reports that Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication used to treat pain, reduce fever or inflammation. Apart from the alleged use of Aspirin to purify water, the NEC also warned Nigerians against the use of...
