Nigeria COVID-19 cases has jumped to 30,249 cases as it recorded 460 cases on Wednesday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on on its official twitter handle . The NCDC said that as at July 8 new confirmed cases was 460 with 15 deaths recorded, while no new state had reported a case Read More…
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Africa records over 500,000 COVID-19 cases – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 infections in Africa have surpassed 500,000 and there is concern as a growing number of countries are experiencing a sharp rise in cases. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo disclosed this in a statement posted on its website. It said, so far, in less than five Read More…
COVID-19: Golf’s Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, postponed to 2021, 2022
This year’s Ryder Cup, which was scheduled to be held in late September in Wisconsin, has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Wednesday. The hotly-contested biennial team competition between the U.S. and Europe, known for its raucous, partisan crowds, was originally scheduled for Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 at Read More…
Nigeria records 503 new cases of COVID-19, total inches close to 30k
Nigeria has recorded 503 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections from the virus rise to 29,879. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle on Tuesday. The NCDC said that as at July 7, a total of 503 new confirmed cases and 15 deaths were recorded across the Read More…
Lagos discharges 31 more coronavirus patients
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced the recovery of 31 additional coronavirus patients, having tested negative twice to the disease. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said in a statement that a total of 1,771 patients had been managed and discharged from the isolation centres. ”Good people of Lagos, 31 more #COVID19Lagos patients; 15 Read More…
Lagos records 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday announced another three COVID-19 related deaths for Lagos State, increasing the state’s COVID-19 mortality to 132. The NCDC made the disclosure in its COVID-19 Situation Report for July 2. According to NCDC, 13 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours in seven states and the Read More…
Nigeria records 626 new COVID-19 cases as total climbs to 27,110
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 626 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 27,110. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle. The NCDC also said Nigeria reported 13 deaths, bringing the total to 616 deaths in 35 states and the FCT The health agency said that no new state reported Read More…
Nigeria records 790, highest daily COVID-19 figure, Lagos now over 10,600
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded its new highest daily figure of 790 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 26, 484. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle. The NCDC said, as at July 1, Nigeria recorded 13 deaths. The health agency said that no new state reported a Read More…
Lagos Govt says COVID-19 testing remains free
The Lagos State Government has reiterated that COVID-19 testing for residents of the state was free of charge. Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. ”The state would like to reassure the general public that testing is still free at all the COVID-19 Read More…
Nigeria records 561 fresh COVID-19 cases as total infections hit 25,694
Nigeria has recorded 561 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 25,694. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made the disclosure on Tuesday through its official Twitter handle. NCDC said that the 561 new confirmed cases were from 19 states, with 17 deaths as at Tuesday. The Read More…