COVID-19
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
Covid-19: Madagascar Begins Inoculations to Suppress Second Wave
Madagascar has started vaccinating its population against COVID-19. The first phase of the campaign is focusing on frontline staff such as healthcare employees, security forces and social workers. It also
No record of Indian COVID-19 variant in Edo, says Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday said that there was no record of Indian COVID-19 variant in the state, as was speculated on social media. The governor stated this
Eminent Nigerians proffer way forward for Nigeria’s COVID-19 response
As documentary showcases failures, challenges of National response By Sola Ogundipe Panellists and other eminent Nigerians at the Lagos premiere of a documentary on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic
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
Explosion of deaths from infectious diseases looms in Africa over COVID-19
By Sola Ogundipe African countries are at potential risk of suffering an explosion of deaths from malaria, measles, and other infectious diseases as a result of the surging COVID-19 cases
Fearing India-Like Coronavirus Collapse, Kenya Scrambles For Oxygen
Critical care nurse, Emily Chepng’eno (L) fits a ventilator mask during a simulation to demonstrate delivery of medical oxygen to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following the installation of a
Adamawa leads as Nigeria records 47 new COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 47 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,515. The NCDC disclosed this on
NSIA grows net assets by 33% to N772.75bn despite COVID-19 effect on economy
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) grew its net assets by N193.21billion in 2020 representing a 33% increase over the N579.54 billion recorded in 2019. This impressive result was achieved
South African president warns of ‘vaccine apartheid’ if rich countries hog shots
Ramaphosa South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said on Monday that if wealthy nations hogged COVID-19 jabs while millions in poor countries died waiting for them, it would amount to “vaccine
