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Nigeria Govt Contemplates Fresh Lockdown In Lagos, Abuja,Others As Covid-19 Soars

LAGOS JANUARY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Government on Friday said it is contemplating a targeted lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and major cities in Nigeria as the number of COVID-19 cases soars in the West African nation. Although recoveries from the disease in the country have crossed 100,000, the Nigerian government is worried that with more […]

Jan 30 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Covid-19: Tazania President Decries Vaccines, Shuns Lockdown, Hope In God’s Protection

LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Tanzania’s President John Magufuli said on Wednesday that no lockdown was planned because God would protect people from COVID-19 while homespun precautions such as steam inhalation were better than vaccines. “Vaccines are not good. If they were, then the white man would have brought vaccines for HIV/AIDS,” he said in a speech […]

Jan 28 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

South African President Accuses Rich Nations Of Hoarding Covid-19 Vaccine

LAGOS JANUARY 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged wealthy countries not to hoard surplus COVID-19 vaccine supplies, adding his voice to calls for global production to be shared more equally. With Africa struggling to secure sufficient vaccines to start countrywide inoculation programmes for its 1.3 billion people, the head of the international […]

Jan 27 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Mexican President López Obrador Tests Positive To Covid-19

LAGOS JANUARY 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has announced he has tested positive for Covid-19. The 67-year-old said on Twitter that his symptoms were mild and that he was “optimistic” following the diagnosis. The development comes as Mexico grapples with an upsurge in infections, with deaths nearing 150,000. Mr López Obrador says he […]

Jan 25 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Osibanjo,Health Minister Laud Effort Of NCNC Staff, Public Health Workers

LAGOS JANUARY 23RD (NEWSRANGERS)-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recognized and praised the efforts of the staff Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other public health workers, which he described as “heroic”. The Vice President who visited the premises of NCNC yesterday interacted with the laboratory staff while on tour of the facility and observed operations […]

Jan 23 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

South-African Minister And Ramaphosa Close Ally Dies Of Covid-19

LAGOS JANUARY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Jackson Mthembu, a minister and presidential advisor who was the public face of South Africa’s fight against Covid, has died from the virus, the presidency said Thursday. “It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce that minister in the presidency Jackson Mthembu passed away earlier today from Covid-related complications,” President […]

Jan 21 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Any Malaria-like Symptoms Should Be Considered COVID-19 Until Proven Otherwise – Sanwo-Olu

LAGOS JANUARY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said any malaria-like symptom should now be considered and treated as COVID-19 until proven otherwise. The governor, who briefed newsmen at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos State on COVID-19 update in the state said such symptoms should be considered COVID-19 virus infections unless proven otherwise. […]

Jan 20 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Covid-19 Kills Catholic Priest, Six Others In Benue Within A Week

LAGOS JANUARY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Seven persons, including a Catholic priest Father Kuluke, have died of COVID- 19 complications within one week in Benue State. The Chairman of the State Action Committee on COVID-19 and Deputy Governor, Benson Abounu, disclosed this on Monday while swearing-in Justice Aleje as a judge of the Customary Court of Appeal at […]

Jan 19 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Covid-19: Nigeria Lawmakers Oppose School Resumption, Propose 3-Month Postponement

LAGOS JANUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The House of Representatives has faulted the Federal Government for giving schools the go-ahead to resume on Monday despite the increasing cases of COVID-19. The House said government officials did not consult the relevant committees of the National Assembly, contrary to their claim that all relevant stakeholders were consulted before arriving at […]

Jan 17 2021 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

23 People Die In Norway Within Days Of Receiving Covid-19 Vaccine Dose

LAGOS JANUARY 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Twenty-three people died in Norway within days of receiving their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine with 13 of those deaths apparently related to the side effects of the shots, New York Post reported citing the health officials. All 13 were nursing home patients and at least 80 years old. Common […]

Jan 17 2021 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »