COVID19 Health Top Story

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…

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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…

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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…

COVID19 Health Notes Top Story

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…

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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…

COVID19 Featured Travel

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…