Coronavirus Updates
India releases new drug for COVID-19 treatment
India has begun distribution of a newly developed drug, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG), to treat Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms. The drug reportedly reduces patients’ dependence on oxygen and hastens their recovery. It was
44,000 persons receive first jab of AstraZeneca vaccine in Plateau
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Ndam, says that 44,000 persons have so far received the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the state. Ndam, who disclosed
Bauchi gov, wife receive 2nd jab of Astrazeneca vaccine
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and his wife, Hajiya Aisha, on Saturday, received their second jabs of Astrazeneca vaccine of COVID-19. Speaking after receiving the jab, Mohammed appreciated the
COVID-19 new wave: Bayelsa imposes fresh curfew
The Bayelsa government has announced the imposition of curfew from 8 pm to 6 am, daily, to prevent the spread of the new wave of coronavirus in the state. Chief
Social media news increases COVID-19 fear, perceived risk – Study
By Favour Ogba People who are frequently exposed to Coronavirus related information on social media are likely to develop a greater measure of fear and risk perception towards the severe
COVID-19 new variants: Lagos places 14 countries on watch list
…Returnees from lesser hajj to undergo 7days compulsory isolation By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Olawale Gabriel As part of measures to prevent infection and possible spread of the new variants of
‘Black fungus’ emerges as new concern amid India’s Covid-19 outbreak
People wait to cremate victims who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a crematorium ground in New Delhi, India, April 23, 2021. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui TPX IMAGES OF THE
COVID-19: PSC speaks on lockdown, says video in circulation not new
Secretary General to the Federation/Chairman Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha. By Omeiza Ajayi The Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19 has disclosed that the audiovisual clip of the
COVID-19: Nationwide curfew not re-introduced ― Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has clarified misrepresentation in the briefing
US approves BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15
File photo: Jokic/Getty Images The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday said it expanded the emergency use authorization for the use for the BioNTech/Pfizer coronavirus vaccination to include children
