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Hydroxychloroquine, potent cure for COVID-19, says U.S.-based Nigerian doctor, Immnanuel
Dr Stella Immanuel, a U.S.-based Nigerian-born physician, says hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, are potent cures for the ravaging COVID-19. ...
Wearing face masks is less cumbersome than being on ventilators – NCDC DG
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said its better to wear face mask than...
At least, a Covid-19 patient costs Lagos State Govt N1m daily — Commissioner
The Lagos State Government says it is spending N1 million daily on a coronavirus patient in all its isolation centres. It includes cost of...
Shortage of medical personnel, power outage, poor funding hit Aso Rock Clinic
Shortage of medical personnel, frequent power outage and lean budgetary provisions have hit the State House Clinic. The challenges have seriously affected the waiting time...
Again, another Nigerian governor contracts COVID-19
Dr Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor and the Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum, says he has tested positive for Coronavirus. He said...
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...
