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We can’t declare COVID-19 where none exists, Kogi tells NCDC
Gbenga Odogun, Lokoja Kogi State Government on Tuesday faulted claims by the Director-General of the National Centre for Disease Control, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, that states which are yet to record cases of COVID-19 are either negligent in testing and tracing or actively hiding the disease within their territories. The state government noted that since Kogi …
Slumdog Millionaire actor, Irrfan Khan, dies at 53
Irrfan Khan, an Indian actor who brought a modern sensibility to recent hit films and hard roles in Hollywood movies such as “Life of Pi” and “The Namesake”, died on Wednesday at age 54. The death, after a prolonged battle with cancer, was confirmed by a spokesman who said Khan was surrounded by family at …
COVID-19: Singapore launches drone delivery service
Singapore’s first drone delivery service has begun by taking vitamins to a ship, with its operator saying Wednesday the devices are crucial in reducing human contact during the coronavirus pandemic. The use of drones is part of the city-state’s drive to embrace technological innovation, as well as an effort to tackle a manpower shortage in …
British Prime Minister, fiancée announce birth of baby
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s fiancée, Carrie Symonds, on Wednesday, gave birth to a “healthy baby boy” in a London hospital, a spokesman for the couple said. “Both mother and baby are doing very well,” the spokesman said in a surprise announcement, as Symonds was not thought to be due until later in the year. …
Nigeria records 195 new COVID-19 cases, total now 1532
Nigeria records 195 new COVID-19 cases, total now 1532
44 dead as COVID-19 spreads to 33 states, Abuja
44 dead as COVID-19 spreads to 33 states, Abuja
US COVID-19 death toll exceeds 58,300
US COVID-19 death toll exceeds 58,300
COVID-19: Nigeria records no recovery in 24 hours
Sodiq Oyeleke No patient undergoing coronavirus treatment was discharged from any isolation centre across Nigeria in the past 24 hours, The PUNCH reports. But a breakdown of the statistics released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday showed that active cases in Nigeria increased to 1233. Of the 1532 total confirmed COVID-19 cases …
COVID-19: IMF approves $3.4bn emergency loan for Nigeria
COVID-19: IMF approves $3.4bn emergency loan for Nigeria
Lagos COVID-19 cases rise to 844 with 80 new infections
Lagos COVID-19 cases rise to 844 with 80 new infections
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