Some private hospitals, which shut down operations after some of their staff members became exposed to coronavirus patients, have given details of how carriers of the deadly virus came to their facilities. Findings by SUNDAY PUNCH revealed that the affected…
X-raying the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under Covid-19 – Onyema Dike
Ten months ago, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development did not exist. But then 10 months ago if you said Corona, young people would think of a beer brand while older folks would think of…
Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown
Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès has announced a detailed plan to gradually lift the country’s coronavirus restrictions. Under new rules, all shops will be allowed to open their doors again from 11 May, with schools reopening the following week –…
Do you know what COVID Toes mean? Check your kids Now!
How does coronavirus enter the body, and why does it become fatal for some compared to just a cough or fever for others? Doctors identified a new symptom of COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, informally dubbed “COVID toes.” The…
Lagos reassures of commitment to end COVID-19
Lagos State Government has assured residents that it will not rest on its oars until a complete stop is put to the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state, just as it received 160 Personal Protective Equipment…
Coronavirus: Identical twin sisters die within days of each other
Identical twin sisters who had worked as nurses at the same hospital died within days of each other after testing positive for coronavirus. Katy and Emma Davis, 37, both suffered from underlying health conditions and had been unwell for some…
Man kills neighbour for not allowing him watch movies during lockdown
An occupant of Taiwo Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos, Taiwo Eluyemi, dispersed some neighbours who came to his apartment to watch movies on Wednesday in compliance with social distancing rule to curtail the spread of coronavirus. He never…
Hopes dashed as coronavirus drug remdesivir fails first trial
A potential antiviral drug for the coronavirus has reportedly failed in its first randomised clinical trial. There had been widespread hope that remdesivir could treat Covid-19. But a Chinese trial showed that the drug had not been successful, according to…
COVID-19 threatens centuries-old Ramadan traditions
The coronavirus outbreak threatens to upend faith-based traditions that have gone on for almost 1,500 years. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims will not be able to hold communal feasts and prayers that are a hallmark of Ramadan, their holiest…
European Athletics Championships cancelled because of coronavirus
The 2020 European Athletics Championships in Paris have been cancelled amid the coronavirus crisis. The event was due to be staged at the French capital’s Charlety Stadium from 25-30 August. Great Britain topped the medal table at the 2018 championships…