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‘Why COVID-19 is slowly spreading in Nigeria’, Bill Gates explained

The founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has explained that that the weather condition in Nigeria and India may be the possible factor restricting the covid-19 spread in the countries. “So far, developing countries like India and Nigeria account for a small portion of the reported global infections. “With luck, some…

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COVID-19: Nigerian doctors decry exposure of colleagues to danger as govt fail to provide protective equipments

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) South West Caucus has decried lack of protective equipment and other failures to protect colleagues which is exposing the them to danger of contracting COVID-19 disease. The doctors made this known through a press release made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday and signed by the Caucus…

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COVID-19: AWDROP tasks FG to provide cleaner water for rural dwellers to curb pandemic

The National President, Association of Waterwell Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP), Engr Michael Ale has advocated for more drilling of borehole and wells especially for the dwellers in rural area across Nigeria who are vulnerable to novel COVID-19 pandemic, to curb spread of the disease among them. According to him, many rural and sub-urban…

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COVID-19: farmer donates farm produce to Ogbomoso residents as palliative

A young farmer Abiola Oyadiran has commenced sharing of yam harvested from his farm in Ogbomoso to the people as part of palliative measure to cushion the economic effect of Corona virus. He said the decision is part of effort to make people stay safe and healthy by eating better food in this trying time….

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COVID-19: Makinde resumes work, inspects 100-bed Infectious Disease Centre says state will test 10,000 samples

…appreciates residents’ prayers, support during isolation Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, formally resumed work on Monday and immediately conducted an inspection tour of the state’s largest isolation centre- Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo, Ibadan. The governor, who appeared calm and relaxed, said that he was thankful to the people of the state for their fervent…

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Danger alert! Legal matter on how asbestos is silently killing Nigerians

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been used as insulation and as a fire retardant in a wide variety of applications while in Nigeria, it is used mainly as roofing and tiling material. According to legal expert, Dele Igbinedion, due to its fibrous nature, asbestos can produce dust that, when inhaled, becomes deposited in…

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COVID-19: Oyo Fed. Rep, Jagaban advises Makinde on safety tips to combat novel disease

The lawmaker representing Ibadan Nirth Federal Constituency at National Assembly, Abuja, Prince Akinremi Jagaban has advised Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on safety steps in combating novel coronavirus as he also wished him quick recovery. The lawmaker in a release made available on his official Facebook page, advised on issues which includes his…

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COVID-19 is not death sentence, see facts about disease to allay your fear

COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus and is presently a global challenge. Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold. Symptoms of human coronaviruses may be very mild or more serious, such as: •Fever•Cough•Difficulty breathing Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after…

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Coronavirus: Family of 3 die by overdose use of Chloroquine after Trump’s approval of drug as cure for COVID-19

A family of three in Edo State have died after taking excessive use of chloroquine to battle Covid-19 otherwise known as Corina virus. This followed the approval of US president, Donald Trump of the drug as possible cure for the novel disease. The family said to die on their way to the hospital and the…

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Coronavirus: See emotional picture of patient saying goodbye to his families before he dies

An Italian doctor has described the heartbreaking final moments of how dozens of coronavirus patients say goodbye to their family members before they succumb to the deadly virus. Doctor Francesca Cortellaro, who works at Milan’s San Carlo Borromeo hospital witnessed how patients saying goodbye to their relatives before they die alone. The doctor: ‘You know…

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