COVID-19: Abia State University Develops Geographical Tracking Device, Risk Map For Nigeria
As research continues in tackling the coronavirus holding nations by the jugular, the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) has reportedly developed a Geographical Tracking Device and live COVID-19 risk map for the state and country at large. In a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Onyebuchi Ememanka this is in addition to the hand sanitizers...
BREAKING: COVID-19 Deaths Go Up In UK By 621 In A Day
BRITAIN'S coronavirus death toll has soared by 621 to 4,974 and with 47,806 infected, including a healthy 35-year-old. The new figures from the Department of Health showcases today rose by 5,900 - more than yesterday's rise of 3,735. In England, the death toll rose to 4,494 after 555 more dies including 29 with no health problems. The new figures from NHS England...
Confirmed COVID-19 Case In Rivers Tests Negative In 1st Sample
The only confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Rivers state has tested negative in the first test conducted as her treatment continues. Governor Nyesom Wike disclosed this on Sunday in Port Harcourt following inspection of the state’s isolation/treatment center and a Food Bank established to share palliatives to cushion impact of the sit-at-home order over the pandemic. He said, “For now, we...
BREAKING: NCDC Confirms 10 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Total Now 224
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus. six cases were confirmed in Lagos, two cases confirmed in the FCT, two in Edo. As at 11:15 am 5th April there are 224 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty-seven have been discharged with five deaths. As at 11:15am 5th April, there are 224 confirmed cases 27 discharged 5...
[BREAKING] COVID-19: Sample Test In Abia Negative – Commissioner For Information
As the nation remains in lockdown in prevention of the spread of coronavirus, there was suspicion in Abia state few days ago about the status of a lady said to be coughing in Umuahia, the state capital. The state Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu in clarifying the status of the lady in a statement on Sunday said she is...
Abia Born Doctor, 2 Other Nigerians Die Of COVID-19 In US
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr. Benaoyagha Okoyen, has confirmed the death of three Nigerians from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the United States. Okoyen made the announcement in a statement in New York on Saturday evening. He said one of them, a doctor from Abia, contracted the virus while on duty in New York, the epicentre of...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 5 New COVID-19 Cases, 214 In total
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported five new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 214. According to NCDC, “Five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: three in Bauchi and two in the FCT, Abuja. As at 10:10 pm 4th April there are 214 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in...
Nigerian Singer Zlatan Ibile Tests Positive
Nigerian singer, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly Zlatan Ibile has tested positive, according to his post on his official Twitter page. In a post on the popular social media platform Saturday, he simply posted "Test result - positive". It is however not clear what he tested positive for as he did not reveal further information. His millions of fans are left in suspension...
BREAKING: Lagos Discharges Another Coronavirus Patient
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday announced that another coronavirus patient had been discharged. The patient was discharged from the Infectious Disease Hospital Yaba isolation centre where those who tested positive for the virus are being treated. Details later…
Britain’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises To 4,313 After 708 Die In One Day
A total of 4,313 people have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5 pm on Friday, the Department of Health said. It is an increase of 708 from 3,605 the day before. On Saturday, the Government announced low-risk prisoners with less than two months left to serve could be considered for early release to...
