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COVID-19: PTF decries Nigerians refusal to help with contact tracing

Jwan Panshak June 5, 2020

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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has expressed worry over the refusal of some Nigerians to help with contact tracing and going into isolation after testing positive. Mr. Boss Mustapha, Chairman, PTF on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation expressed the displeasure on Thursday, at its daily news conference in Abuja According […]

Covid-19:We’re Not Moving Samples State To State-NCDC

Jwan Panshak June 20, 2020

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has denied transporting coronavirus test samples from state to state. The centre said this in reaction to a statement by the Cross River State commissioner for health and that of information. The NCDC clarified that it was leading the expansion of testing capacity for COVID-19 in the country, […]

Dr Patrick Dakum’s expertise on COVID-19, a bright spark for Plateau State.

Longji Reuben May 27, 2020

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There are two types of individuals, those who fade into oblivion in the face of adversity or crisis and those who stand-out, thrive and excel. In the latter of those two categories fits Dr Patrick Dakum, the CEO of the institute of human virology –who in these perilous COVID-19 times has become a trusted voice, […]

FG hails media for COVID-19 fight, seeks more support

Jwan Panshak June 17, 2020

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The Federal Government has commended the Nigerian media for their support in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus disease .Making the call yesterday at a virtual meeting with the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria , the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, appealed for more media support for the Federal Government’s efforts to […]

NCDC: Nigeria Records Highest Number Of COVID-19 Deaths For A Single Day

Jwan Panshak June 17, 2020

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This comes as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced 490 new infections across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory, bringing the total to 17,148 cases with 5,623 patients discharged and 455 dead. Of the new cases, Lagos has 142, FCT 60, Bayelsa 54, Rivers 39, Delta 37, Oyo 30, Kaduna 26, Imo 23, […]

Nigerian universities’ scientists discover vaccine for COVID-19

Jwan Panshak June 19, 2020

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The Nigerian Universities’ Scientists, under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group, on Friday announced the discovery of a vaccine for the prevention of Coronavirus pandemic.Addressing a news conference on Friday at Adeleke University, Ede, in Osun, Dr Oladipo Kolawole, Leader of the team, said the vaccine was being developed locally in Africa for Africans. […]

The number of health workers who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased to 812.

Kevin Naanjwan June 2, 2020

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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control , Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this on Tuesday at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 which held in Abuja.

WHO to purchase two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Longji Reuben June 29, 2020

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The World Health Organisation and its key partners, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, have unveiled plans to acquire 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines for highest risk populations across the world. The coalition estimates the initiative will cost $18.1 billion to be executed. Barring no hitches, it is anticipated […]

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