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Tag: Covid-19

Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases
6Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Cross River State Doctors Embark on Indefinite Strike, Say Governor Ayade Hiding COVID-19 Cases

The Nigeria Medical Association, Cross River chapter has accused the state Governor Ben Ayade of covering COVID-19 cases in the state, declaring an indefinite strike as a result. The strike action was conveyed in a letter by the NMA State chairman Agam Ayuk, to the Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire on Sunday. NMA sort to know why the five positive cases confirmed at the University College Teaching Hospital, Calabar have not been included in the daily update of coronavirus cases by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NDC). The association equally expressed their displeasure with the Betta Edu, the state’s Commissioner for Health over unacceptable method of coordinating COVID-19 testing in the state. The NMA’s letter to the minister reads in part, “The association demands exp...
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President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient
6Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Ghana

President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Self Isolates After Contact with Coronavirus Patient

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has been forced into self-isolation after making contact with a COVID-19 patient. The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah confirmed the development in a statement saying, “On the advice of doctors, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is taking a 14-day precautionary self-isolation measure in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.” “The President has elected to do so after at least one person within his close circle tested positive for COVID-19 today.” The minister went on to say that the President so far tested negative to the virus but is embarking on a precautionary 14 days self-isolation. “The President will during this precautionary self-isolation period, be working from the Presidential Villa in the Jubi...
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Ondo Deputy Governor Issues 21 days Ultimatum to Akeredolu to Handover Power to him
5Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Ondo Deputy Governor Issues 21 days Ultimatum to Akeredolu to Handover Power to him

Deputy governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has charged the state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu who is battling COVID-19, to temporarily handover governance of the state to him in acting capacity pending his recovery from the disease. Akeredolu had personally confirmed his positive coronavirus status on June 30 and proceeded on self-isolation in line with stipulated guidelines and pledged to discharge his duties virtually. Ajayi’s media adviser, Allen Sowore in a communique on Saturday said the delay by Akeredolu to transfer governance of the state amounts to blatant contempt for the country’s constitution. He said that the governor by virtue of his profession as a lawyer should be on the side of the law by ensuring timely transfer of power instead of delaying and negatively impacti...
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Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19
4Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Benue State Governor’s wife, Eunice Ortom, Her Son and Aids Test Positive to COVID-19

The wife of Samuel Ortom, Governor of Benue state, Mrs. Eunice Ortom has tested COVID-19 positive alongside her son and some of her aids. Mrs. Ortom made the revealed her status in a statement released on Friday night in Markudi which she personally signed. She said she is currently self-isolating, her son and personal aids as well. She advised Benue state residents to take seriously the safety measures such as putting on face masks when necessary, regular hand washing. Observing social distancing and staying at home when there is no urgent need to step out. Her statement read in part, “a few moments ago this (Friday) evening, I received my result from the tests earlier carried out on me and others by NCDC personnel on routine screening at House, Makurdi which returned that I and ...
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Power Changes Hands in Ebonyi as Governor David Umahi Tests COVID-19 Positive, Hands Over to Deputy
4Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Power Changes Hands in Ebonyi as Governor David Umahi Tests COVID-19 Positive, Hands Over to Deputy

Ebonyi state Governor David Umahi has revealed that he tested positive for dreaded COVID-19 as Nigeria nears 28,000 confirmed coronavirus cases. This was confirmed in a statement personally signed by Umahi on Saturday. Umahi disclosed that he tested positive alongside some of his close associates after undergoing the test recently. He said that they are asymptomatic but have followed Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocol by isolating to avoid spreading the virus. The Governor revealed that he has handed over executive powers to his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe to lead the state’s systematic battle against the prevalence of the virus in Ebonyi state and ensure safety of its residents. He urged all residents of the state to abide by the NCDC safety protocols by intensifyi...
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Flight Resumption in Nigeria; FAAN Issues Post COVID-19 Guidelines for Flight Operation
3Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Transportation, Uncategorized

Flight Resumption in Nigeria; FAAN Issues Post COVID-19 Guidelines for Flight Operation

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has released new guidelines for travelers as the country plans to safely reopen its airspace and airports to local flights without risking the health of travelers. Henrietta Yakubu, FAAN’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs in a report said, “the new Standard Operating Procedure is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of the Covad-19 virus.” Yakubu said that of the guidelines stipulates that every passenger must mandatorily wear face masks and maintain a physical distancing of not less than 1.5m. The authority stated that all passengers would be screened by trained aviation and Port health personnel to ensure strict compliance with the use of face masks and physical distancing. The report read in part...
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Domestic Flights Billed to Restart on July 8 in Nigeria as Country Relaxes Lockdown Measures
2Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Economy, Employment, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Domestic Flights Billed to Restart on July 8 in Nigeria as Country Relaxes Lockdown Measures

The federal government of Nigeria has announced a July 8 resumption date for domestic flights in the country as it implements a further relaxation of the COVID-19 induced lockdown. The resumption of local flights comes at a time when the West African nation is experiencing daily spike in the number of confirmed cases of the virus. Authorities say airport in the capital city of Abuja and Lagos are scheduled to resume on July 8, Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri will restart on July 11 while others will start on July 15. Government officials said that no definite timeframe has been decided for international flights. The state said a date will be announced in due course. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 790 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total co...
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Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in the Street of Kigali
2Jul By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, News, Rwanda

Rwanda to Carry out Testing Survey of Coronavirus in the Street of Kigali

Rwanda will on Thursday commence a random COVID-19 street testing survey in Kigali and points of entry to ascertain the coronavirus situation in its largest city, a senior health officer revealed on Wednesday. Minister of state for Primary Healthcare Tharcisse Mpunga in a news program of Rwanda Television disclosed that the Ministry of Health will initiate the testing of samples in the street of Kigali due to its dense population. Mpunga said that the testing will avail reliable information which could be relied upon to make informed decisions on strategy of curbing COVID-19 in Rwanda. According to the minister, the survey aims to test over 5,000 residents of the city who have resided in the capital within the past one or two weeks. He urged people to abide by instructions of heal...
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COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs
30Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Test in Lagos, Nigeria to Cost Between 40,000-50,400 As Government Approves Private Labs

The Lagos state government has incorporated private sector laboratories to commence COVID-19 tests. Residents would be required to pay between N40,000-N50,400 to be tested in the private labs. This was announced by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Abayomi while inaugurating the Private-Public collaboration on the containment of coronavirus to expand the capacity of the government to effectively respond to the pandemic. Abayomi said that residents who are unable to access free testing at government run laboratories now have the option to get tested at private sector laboratories at a fee between N40,000 and N50,400. Lagos residents have expressed mixed feelings over this development. Some have opined that suspected individuals could be denied testing at government...
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Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing
30Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Covid-19, Lagos News, Nigeria

Lagos Approves Seven Private Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

The Lagos state government has approved seven private laboratories in the state to kick start COVID-19 testing and scale up testing capacity. Health ministry in Lagos disclosed that the ministry approved the seven laboratories after they had been vetted and properly screened by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), to ensure their efficiency. The private laboratories approved are- Total Medical Services, SynLab, 54 Gene, Medbury medical Services, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services and Clina Lancent Laboratories. Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi in his speech at the introduction ceremony of the laboratories said that the strategic effort against coronavirus at this point requires massive testing through expanded testing capacity to ensu...
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