Health

France, Italy Approve Hydroxychloroquine as Treatment for Coronavirus

The Guardian/ A stampede for an unproven “cure” for Covid-19 is clearing the pharmacy shelves of a medicine that is…

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US Company Launches 5-Minute Coronavirus Test for Use Almost Anywhere

Bloomberg/ Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as five…

5 years ago

Photos: Buhari Meets with Health Minister, DG, NCDC at Aso Villa

Pat Stevens/ President Muhammadu Buhari today received briefings from the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, and Director-General of Nigerian Centre…

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Coronavirus: US to Evacuate Citizens in Nigeria

Pat Stevens/ The US government is reportedly preparing to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria over rising cases of coronavirus infection.…

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Coronavirus: Nigeria Records 11 New Cases as Disease Spreads to Enugu

Matilda Omonaiye/ Nigeria has recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus, with Enugu recording its first two cases. Eight of the…

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Breaking: Davido’s Fiancée, Chioma, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Ololade Adeyanju/ Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced that his fiancée, Chioma Avril, has tested positive for…

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Explainer: How to Get Tested for Coronavirus in Nigeria – NCDC

Ololade Adeyanju/ The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has explained the criteria for which an individual can get tested…

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Breaking: Nigeria’s Coronavirus Infections Rise to 70 as Oyo Records 2 New Cases

Malik Yahya/ Nigeria has recorded five new cases of coronavirus. Three of the new cases are in the Federal Capital…

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Coronavirus Restriction: Police Arrest Officers Seen in Video Destroying Drinks in Lagos

Matilda Omonaiye/ Police have arrested the officers seen in a viral video destroying multiple crates of drinks and other goods…

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Lagos May See Up to 39,000 Coronavirus Cases, State Govt Warns

The Lagos government on Friday said it expects to see up to 39,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state. The…

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