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…
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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…
Nigeria’s COVID-19 confirmed cases cross 25k mark
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday announced 566 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 25,133. The centre announced this via its official Twitter handle. It said that the 566 new confirmed cases were from 20 states, with eight deaths as of June 29. The health Read More…
Lagos State discharges 93 more coronavirus patients
Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of additional 93 patients who tested negative twice for the coronavirus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement on Monday said that 1,512 patients had so far been discharged from isolation centres in the state. ”Good people of Lagos, 93 more #COVID19 Lagos patients: 16 females and Read More…
A Survivor’s Note: What do we know about the COVID-19 pandemic? Asks Doyin Okupe
The latest Nigerian COVID-19 figure is 23,000 plus. The rate of new cases averages 500 per day. By the end of July, we may reach 40,000 plus officially nationwide. NCDC may wish to admit or play the ostrich and dismiss the fact. The truth is unofficial figures are close to 300% of publicised figures. Many Read More…
Nigeria records 684 new COVID-19 cases, total infections hit 23,298
Nigeria has recorded 684 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 23, 298. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this on Friday through its official Twitter handle. NCDC said that the 684 new confirmed cases were from 19 states, with five deaths as at June 26. Read More…
Lagos Govt includes 7 private laboratories for COVID-19 tests
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says seven private laboratories have been included to enhance COVID-19 sample testing in the state. Abayomi made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos, while giving an update of the state’s COVID-19 situation. He said that the private laboratories were selected through a rigorous accreditation process. The commissioner Read More…
FRSC launches COVID-19 enlightenment kiosks, flyers in Lagos, Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS 2 Command, Lagos on Friday organised a media launch and public presentation of the FRSC COVID-19 Public Enlightenment Kiosks and Flyers in Ogun and Lagos States. The kiosks and flyers were launched by FRSC in partnership with Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc in Lagos. Mr Samuel Obayemi, the Zonal Read More…