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Air Conditioning May Be Spreading COVID-19
By Brenda Goodman As COVID-19 cases rise rapidly across the globe, some scientists believe there could be an important, but overlooked...
First Covid-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final trials
The first coronavirus vaccine tested in the US caused people to produce antibodies in the way scientists have hoped, as the shots...
‘I thought this was a hoax’: 30-year-old man dies after attending COVID party
A 30-year-old man died after attending a “Covid Party” in the U.S A “COVID Party” is a party held by someone diagnosed with...
Fatal cosmetic surgery: Surgeon, Dr Anu Adepoju, faces trial
For carrying out a failed cosmetic surgery, a plastic surgeon, Dr Anu Adepoju of MedContour, is to face prosecution in court. ...
Remdesivir first coronavirus drug to receive EU approval
The first drug to treat severe cases of Covid-19 in the European Union has been given the green light, with the European Commission...
COVID-19 transmission: NCDC blames youths, says responsible for fatalities of the aged
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has blamed youths for the transmission of Coronavirus and infecting the elderly across the country,....
COVID-19 stigmatization: More than 2,683 active cases fail to report for treatment — LASG
Citing ignorance, fear of stigmatisation or preference for home care, the Lagos State Government has alerted that 2,683 COVID-19 active cases...
Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns
Coronavirus cases are rising in most states, according to numbers released by the NCDC, a worrying trend that could intensify as...
COVID-19 fight: Own it, follow health advisories, PTF urges Nigerians
The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus has urged Nigerians not to let down their guards and also take ownership of the fight against...
Genetically modified mosquitoes to be released in two U.S states
A plan to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in two U.S states of Florida and Texas has been approved. According to...
Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: 12,847 active cases, tests 113,575 – Minister
The Federal Government has said that the nation has so far tested 113,575 Nigerians out of which 12,847 were active cases, with...
COVID-19: Nigerians’ failure to go for test cause of avoidable fatalities – FG
The Federal Government has warned that failure by Nigerians to go for COVID-19 test with evident symptoms could lead to avoidable fatalities. It also...
Resident doctors’ strike: FG releases N4.5bn to 31 teaching hospitals, medical centres
In response to the demands of the striking resident doctors, the Federal Government has released N4.5 billion to 31 federal...
Coronavirus: U.K Govt Approves Dexamethasone in ‘biggest breakthrough yet’
The U.K. government has approved the use of dexamethasone — the first coronavirus drug that scientists says has been shown to save...
People with blood type O more protected against COVID-19 – studies
By Celia Jean People with blood type O have less of a chance of getting COVID-19, according to a number of studies published...
Non-payment of COVID-19 hazard allowance, 26 resident doctors’ sack, others trigger doctors strike
Citing the Federal Government’s inability to meet its demands, doctors in federal and state health facilities have declared a nationwide indefinite strike. The doctors...
