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COVID-19 in Nigeria: What Do Nigerians Still Think?

August 13, 2020August 12, 2020 Karena Youdiowei

Nigeria, like many other countries around the world, has been fighting the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) for several months now. The Nigeria Center for Disease and Control (NCDC) confirmed the first case in the country in February 2020. They reported that an Italian citizen who works in Lagos state brought it first into the country. Other people with foreign travel history subsequently added to the numbers. Since then, the number of infections have risen to reports of over 47,000 as at August 11th 2020. The virus originated in Wuhan, China late…

COVID-19 : Infections in Nigeria Close to 37,000

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Karena Youdiowei

Nigeria has recorded 556 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing its total infections to 36,663. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed the new figures in a tweet late Sunday. However, according to the tweet by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) July 19, the NCDC noted that the total number of those discharged now stands at 15105, while 789 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 13,438 11,298…

WASHING YOUR HANDS: Are You Doing it Correctly?

June 2, 2020July 13, 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, 2020July 13, 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, 2020July 13, 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.

USE OF FACE MASK: the right way to do it

June 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Dennis Azome

Before now, face mask was something common to hospital workers. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the narrative today. Face masks now recommended for all citizens in almost all countries around the world today for the prevention of corona virus infection.

COVID-19 : Affected African Countries

April 14, 2020July 6, 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.

NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR POST COVID-19: what does the future hold?

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 Karena Youdiowei

Important questions have started being asked about the future of the Nigerian health sector post COVID-19. The Nigerian Health sector has had its share of problems over the years.

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 : 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…