The Anambra State government has banned activities at nightclubs throughout the state for one month, with effect from Wednesday, December 23, 2020. The ban is in response to reports of increasing incidences of COVID-19 in various parts of the world,…
4 more die as Nigeria records 999 fresh COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 999 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 79,789 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Lewis Hamilton: World champion lost 4kg after testing positive for coronavirus
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he lost 4kg (8.8lb) after contracting coronavirus. Hamilton had to miss the Sakir Grand Prix in Bahrain this month after testing positive for Covid-19. He posted pictures of himself at the gym on…
6 die as Nigeria adds 356 COVID-19 cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 356 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 78,790 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
A stubborn virus that won’t go away – Ehi Braimah
The year of the virus is gradually winding down but the stubborn and deadly coronavirus is inflicting more pains around the world with increasing cases of infections, hospitalisations and deaths. With less than two weeks before we embrace another brand…
3 more die as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases increase by 501
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 501 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday. In a Twitter update via its verified handle, the government agency said there are now 78,434 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
New, faster-spreading strain of coronavirus confirmed in Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discussing with his senior ministers on Saturday what urgent action to take after it was confirmed that a new strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 could spread more quickly and lead to a…
Macron in ‘stable’ condition after positive COVID-19 test, Élysée Palace says
French President Emmanuel Macron, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, is in stable condition, and examinations have given reassuring results, a statement from his office said Saturday. “The medical condition of the president is stable compared with Friday,” the…
China to vaccinate 50m people for Lunar New Year: report
China is planning to vaccinate 50 million people in the high-priority group against the coronavirus before the start of the peak Lunar New Year travel season early next year, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday. Beijing is planning…