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COVID-19 : Confirmed Cases in Nigeria Hit 10,819

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 Karena Youdiowei

Nigeria has recorded 241 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing its total infections to 10,819. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed the new figures in a tweet late Tuesday. However, according to the tweet by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) June 2nd, the NCDC noted that the total number of those discharged now stands at 3239, while 314 deaths have been recorded. Confirmed Cases by State States Affected No. of Cases (Lab Confirmed) No. of Cases (on admission) No. Discharged No. of Deaths Lagos 5,277 4,352…

WASHING YOUR HANDS: Are You Doing it Correctly?

June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 Dennis Azome

You can also watch the video demonstration below to educate yourself on how to stay extra safe each day by correctly washing your hands.

COVID-19 : Keeping Safe Amidst Social Distancing and Isolation Challenges.

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 Dennis Azome

This article aims to highlight and explain to an extent the various measures put in place to prevent COVID-19.

Understanding The New Coronavirus and Pandemic

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Dennis Azome

Coronavirus (CoV) refers to a family of virus that is responsible for diseases such as the common cold to
more severe respiratory tract disease.

COVID-19 : Confirmed Cases Reaches Over 1000 in Ghana

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 Ameen Pearl John

Ghana records more COVID-19 cases as confirmed by The Ghana Health Service. This will bring Ghana’s total case count to 1024 as at April 20th. Total samples tested so far now stands at 68,591 with 1.52 % testing positive which represents 1024 patients. The results of these backlog of samples when released does not mean the number of new cases recorded on the day of the report. Regions that have reported cases are Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Eastern, Western, Volta, Northern, North East, Upper East, and Upper West. 99 patients…

COVID-19 : Affected African Countries

April 14, 2020April 16, 2020 Karena Youdiowei

There are now more than 15,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent, with countries implementing preventive and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic.

COVID-19 : Australian Health Officials “Cautiously Hopeful” of Flattening Curve

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Martins Arage, PA.

Health authorities in Australia have expressed cautious optimism that Australia may be able to limit the domestic coronavirus outbreak, as the death toll reaches 34 including three more deaths linked to the Ruby Princess cruise ship. However, senior officials have warned against complacency or relaxing social distancing rules too early. Australia’s chief medical officer Professor Brendan Murphy said the number of cases in Australia rose by 139 on Sunday, to a total of 5,687 cases. About 2,000 of those cases are of people who have completely recovered. “That is probably the…

11 More COVID-19 Patients Discharged In Nigeria

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 Ameen Pearl John

Eleven more people have recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) and have been discharged in Lagos State. This brings the total number of people discharged in Nigeria to 20 as at Thursday, April 2, while two deaths were recorded. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this in a series of tweets on Thursday. He revealed that the persons – two females and nine males – have fully recovered and have tested negative for COVID-19, weeks after they tested positive for the disease. Following their recovery, Sanwo-Olu revealed that the 11 persons were…