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COVID-19 Was In Brazil Weeks Before Detection – Study
The new coronavirus was circulating in Brazil in early February, weeks earlier than initially detected, and just before millions of people were partying in the streets for carnival, according to
Serena Eager To Return After Lockdown Break
US superstar Serena Williams says she’s ready to play “real tennis” after the enforced rest of coronavirus quarantine. “I really look forward to getting back on the court,” the 23-time
30 Suspected Almajiris Intercepted In Ogun State
Operatives of the Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE says it intercepted a truck loaded with about 30 Almajiris at Joju area of Ado,odo/ ota local government area
COVID-19: Kano Extends Lockdown By One Week
Kano state government has extended the lockdown order by one week to help further combat the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic. The state commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, made
Trump Dismisses Concern Over Virus Spreading in White House
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns over the possible spread of coronavirus in the White House but said he may limit contact with Vice President Mike Pence. Trump,
COVID-19: Imo Health Commissioner Confirms 3rd Virus Case, Advise Imolites to Always Stay Safe
ThankGod Emeh. Imolites are charged to always stay safe during the global pandemic to help fight the virus even as they go about their daily activities occasioned by lockdown easing.
India to ‘Gradually’ Restart Rail Operations in Lockdown Easing
One of the world’s largest train networks will “gradually” restart operations from Tuesday as India eases its coronavirus lockdown, as the number of cases passed 60,000 with more than 2,000
China Records Dozen New Cases of Virus Infections After a Month
China reported a new cluster of coronavirus cases in Wuhan Monday after a month without fresh infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, as a northeastern city was placed under lockdown.
Kano COVID-19 Index Case Discharged After Testing Negative Twice
Kano COVID-19 index case, Ambassador Kabiru Rabiu has been discharged after testing negative twice. The state coordinator of the COVID-19 rapid response, Tijjani Hussaini confirmed this to Channels Television. Ambassador
COVID19: US VP Pence Not In Quarantine, Spokesman Reveals
US Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine and has tested negative to COVID-19, his spokesman said Sunday, after a close aide was confirmed to have been infected. Pence
UK Wary as France, Spain Ease Virus Lockdowns
Millions of people in France and Spain were set to embrace a relaxation of stay-at-home rules on Monday, but Britain extended its lockdown as countries plot their way tentatively through
Obama Describes Handling of Covid-19 as Chaotic
Former President Barack Obama described President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic as “chaotic” in a conference call with former members of his administration. Obama has largely kept out
Iran Warship Accidentally ‘Hit by Missile’ During Exercises
An Iranian warship was accidentally hit by a missile during exercises in the Gulf of Oman, killing at least one, state television said Monday, amid tensions with the US in
Baptist Women charged on Virtue at Mothering Sunday
Ikenna Orioha, OWERRI. Baptist women are charged to uphold Godliness and good conduct in order to live fruitfully with their families at all times. President, lmo Baptist Conference, Rev. Uzoma
Gov Wike Blows Hot, Demolishes 2 Hotels for Violating Lockdown Order
Two hotels in Rivers State have been demolished for allegedly violating the lockdown order for the control of corona virus. Governor Nyesom Wike supervised the demolition in Alode and Onne
Church vs Tradition: CAN Youth Wing Leader Calls Odumeje to Order
ThankGod Emeh. Founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Anambra State, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere popularly known as Odumeje has been called to retrace his steps and unwarranted
COVID-19 : Medical Laboratory Scientists Donate 200 Vials of VTM, Other Items to Imo Govt
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, Imo State branch, had donated 200 Vials of Viral Transport Medium, VTM, to the State Government. The Laboratory Scientists also donated 35,000mls
Imo COVID-19 Task Force to Tighten Surveillance Along State’s Boundary
The Imo State Covid-19 Task Force on Thursday promised to tighten surveillance along the state’s boundary to check illegal movements of people in and out of the state. Dr Success
5 Dead, Hundreds in Hospital After Gas Leak at India Chemical Plant
At least five people have been killed and several hundred hospitalised after a gas leak at a chemicals plant on the east coast of India, police said Thursday. They said
IMF Marks Kenya, Uganda as Latest to Receive Help Against Pandemic
The IMF on Wednesday approved a $739 million emergency loan for Kenya and $491.5 million for Uganda, as the East African countries deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Both face severe
Remember The Disabled During COVID-19 Crisis, UN Chief Says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on governments around the world to specifically take into account the billions of people with disabilities in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morocco Launches Fleet Of Drones To Tackle COVID-19 From The Sky
Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitisation. “This is a real craze. In
South Korea Returns To Normal As COVID-19 Outbreak Fight Intensifies
South Korea returned largely to normal Wednesday as workers went back to offices, and museums and libraries reopened under eased social distancing rules after new coronavirus cases dropped to a
Prosecutor Reveals Egyptian Video Maker, Shady Died of Alcohol Poisoning in Jail
Egypt’s public prosecutor said Tuesday that alcohol poisoning caused the death in jail of a young music-video maker after he drank liquid sanitiser he had mistaken for water. Shady Habash,
Military Jets Fly Over US Cities to Salute Frontline Workers
Military jets flew over US cities on Saturday to salute frontline workers in the country with the highest coronavirus caseload and death toll in the world. Residents of the nation’s
