60 Die In Iraq Hospital Blast
More than 60 people have died after a fire in a coronavirus isolation ward at a hospital in the Iraqi city of Nasiriya. Much of Iraq’s health care system is…
Covid19: Germany Extends 3 Weeks Lockdown Over Easter Holiday
Germany has extended its lockdown for three weeks, imposing an almost complete halt over the Easter holiday in response to a third wave of coronavirus infections. After talks with regional…
Coronavirus: Nigeria Begins The Week With 506 Cases
Nigeria has recorded 506 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this in a late-night tweet via its verified Twitter handle. Here are…
Covid-19: 1,430 New Cases Recorded
Nigeria on Monday recorded another rise in Covid-19 daily infections at 1,430, with 3 fatalities. About 500 cases more than Sunday’s 964, which brings total number of infections in the…
Coronavirus Pandemic Tops Joe Biden’s Priority
US President-elect, Joe Biden is to make tackling the coronavirus pandemic his top priority following his win over Donald Trump, his team says. Announcing the first steps in his transition…
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
Portugal and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation -FPF has announced. The 35-year-old is “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, the FPF…
COVID-19: 3 states included as cases rises to 665
Coronavirus has spread to three more states as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control-NCDC confirmed thirty eighty new cases in seven states and federal Capital territory-FCT. The three states were…
COVID-19: Nigeria Receives Shipment of Ventilators And Medical Equipment
Federal Government has received a shipment of ventilators and other medical equipment from the United Nations Systems to fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The resident coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward…
Nigeria Records First Death From Coronavirus
Nigeria has recorded first death from coronavirus. The Centre confirmed the death in its update on the virus on Monday. It said the 67-year-old deceased had underlying medical issues and…
Nigeria’s Covid-19 Cases Rise to 35
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country has risen to 35. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control , (NCDC) confirmed five new cases of the…