Botswana’s president has proposed extending a state of emergency in the southern African country to last six months. President Mokgweetsi Masisi says the measure is needed because people are not complying with restrictions on movement to prevent the spread of…
BOI donates N700m relief fund to Lagos, FCT
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has donated the sum of N700 million in relief funding as part of its contribution in advancing regional efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through the supply of critical care equipment,…
Tiger tests positive for coronavirus
A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa. Nadia, her sister Azul,…
Thousands of NY COVID patients are being treated with anti-malarial drug
As many as 4,000 seriously ill coronavirus patients in New York are being treated with the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, state health officials say. President Trump has touted hydroxychloroquine as a potential life-saver, although there is no widespread scientific evidence to…
Ecuador city runs out of coffins amid coronavirus crisis
Ecuador’s government has begun storing the bodies of victims of the coronavirus in giant refrigerated containers as hundreds of deaths in the city of Guayaquil, the center of the country’s outbreak, have already filled morgues and hospitals. Ecuador has confirmed…
*LASUTH places three health workers on isolation (Guardian) *FCT, Lagos, Ogun communities ignore Buhari’s lockdown order (Punch)
LASUTH places three health workers on isolation (Guardian) The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says it has placed three of its health workers on isolation after their contact with a patient who died of COVID-19. Dr Ibrahim Mustafa,…
COVID-19: Prudential Zenith Life announces fresh benefits for customers
Following the launch of its Coronavirus (COVID-19) initiative, Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has announced some additional benefits designed to address the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has claimed thousands of lives globally. According to a statement released…
Nigeria records 10 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 224
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, reported 10 new cases of coronavirus in the country, taking the total number of infections to 224. According to NCDC, “Ten new cases of #COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 6…
Burnley warn of £50m loss due to suspension of English football
Burnley have underlined the dire financial consequences of the coronavirus crisis on the Premier League by announcing they stand to lose around £50m from the continued suspension of the season. The club are one of the better-run outfits in England’s…
South Africa’s ruthlessly efficient fight against coronavirus
One week into South Africa’s nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and it is tempting – dangerously tempting – to breathe a sigh of relief. After all, look at how much has already been achieved. More than 47,000…