Let us not talk about any causative relationship between the 5G technology and Coronavirus. We cannot afford to be as injudicious as the promoters of the idiotic narrative. But if anyone thinks of possessing a monopoly of silliness, they should…
How long does COVID-19 coronavirus live on clothes? How to wash them
Assuming that you wear clothes, you may have been wondering how long the COVID-19 coronavirus may stay on your various garments. After all, clothing is what typically keeps many of your body parts away from everything else. The answer though…
Nigeria records 220 new cases of COVID-19, total now 2,388
Nigeria has recorded 220 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the country’s total to 2,388. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the new figures on Saturday via its Twitter handle, of which 62 are in…
Jinkam, Daniel optimistic Team badminton will qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Although qualifying series in some sporting events billed for the 2020 Summer Olympics were abruptly suspended due to the ravaging effect of the coronavirus, Nigerian badminton legends, Ephraim Jinkam and Grace Daniel are optimistic that the country will still qualify…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s new cases increase by 238, total now 2,170
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Friday night confirmed 238 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) bringing the number in the country to 2, 170. The NCDC made the confirmation via its official Twitter @NCDCgov tweeting, “238 new cases…
World Cup 2022 ambassador tests positive for virus
An ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the tournament’s organisers said on Thursday. Retired Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis, 54, “was unfortunately diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19,” the Supreme Committee for…
Coronavirus could affect international football for ‘two or three years’
Coronavirus could impact on the international football calendar for “two or three years”, says a member of UEFA’s executive committee. Lars-Christer Olsson, president of European Leagues, said that it would be a case of “wait and see” to assess the…
Remdesivir: Drug has ‘clear cut’ power to fight coronavirus
There is “clear-cut” evidence that a drug can help people recover from the coronavirus, say US officials. Remdesivir cut the duration of symptoms from 15 days down to 11 in clinical trial at hospitals around the world. The full details…
Dybala tests positive for COVID-19 ‘for fourth time’ in 6 weeks
Paulo Dybala has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus for the fourth time in six weeks. The Argentinian ace confirmed last month he had contracted COVID-19 shortly after Serie A action had been suspended due to the global pandemic. He was…
‘Superhuman’ woman, 101, beats coronavirus after surviving Spanish flu pandemic
A New York woman who survived the Spanish influenza pandemic, cancer and sepsis, has beaten coronavirus at the age of 101. Angelina Friedman’s family say they weren’t surprised when she overcame Covid-19 as she is a ‘survivor’ who has ‘superhuman…