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Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Tests Positive For Coronavirus

LAGOS JUNE 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. He made the disclosure in a video he posted on his verified Twitter handle. According to the governor, he’s currently asymptomatic and has been self-isolating. “Today I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have […]

Jun 30 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

COVID-19: Buhari Extends 2nd Phase Of Gradual Easing Of Lockdown By Four Weeks

LAGOS JUNE 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The second phase of the gradual easing of the lockdown in the country has been extended by four weeks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said. Nigeria imposed its first round of lockdown in late March. Mr Buhari on April 27 announced the gradual easing of […]

Jun 29 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Three New Covid-19 Symptoms Added To Official List

LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Three new coronavirus symptoms have been added to the official list. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has added a runny nose or congestion, nausea and diarrhoea to the recognised symptoms of Covid-19. These new signs come on top of coughing, fever, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, loss of taste […]

Jun 28 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Bill Gates Expresses Disappointment Over Poor U.S. Response To Covid-19 Pandemic

LAGOS JUNE 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-That’s Bill Gates, the Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +1.26% co-founder whose philanthropic foundation has long funded the global fight against infectious diseases, speaking about the coronavirus pandemic Thursday night during a virtual town hall on CNN. Appearing with anchor Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Gates said the U.S. is “not even close” […]

Jun 26 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Covid-19: FG Gives Guide Lines For Reopening Of Schools

LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Ministry of Education has proposed that schools must create isolation spaces before reopening. This was contained in the ‘Guidelines for schools and learning facilities reopening after COVID-19 pandemic closure’, submitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday. The document noted that each school is “required to create temporary isolation spaces and […]

Jun 25 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Group Raises Alarm Over Devastating Effects Of COVID-19 On Women In Africa

LAGOS JUNE 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As COVID-19 continues to ravage the developed world, the effects are farther reaching in areas of Africa. Amina Abdulla, Concern Worldwide’s Country Director in Kenya, has raised the alarm that women are currently feeling extensive personal devastation in the wake of COVID-19. According to her, “Due to greater economic stress and social isolation […]

Jun 24 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Lagos Activist, Malcolm Omirhobo Declares Buhari Medically Unfit To Rule Nigeria (SEE LETTER)

LAGOS JUNE 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Based on recent happening in the polity, a Lagos activist and legal luminary, Barr. (Chief) Malcolm Omirhobo has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is medical unfit to govern Nigeria. Making the allegation in a letter written to the Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Secretary to the Federal Executive Council and […]

Jun 21 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Breakthrough:Nigeria University Scientists Discover Preventive Vaccine For Covid-19

LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigerian Universities’ Scientists, under the aegis of COVID-19 Research Group on Friday announced the discovery of a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Addressing a news conference on Friday at Adeleke University, Ede, in Osun, Dr Oladipo Kolawole; leader of the team, said the COVID-19 vaccine was being developed locally in Africa […]

Jun 19 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

COVID-19 Suspected Doctors, Patients Lament Delays In Confirming Status Of Samples

By Amos Akioma LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Patients suspected to be infected by Coronavirus in Bayelsa have bemoaned the delays in getting results from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) laboratories in Benin and Port Harcourt. Investigations indicate that worst affected are medical personnel with contact with confirmed cases who went into self isolation for […]

Jun 19 2020 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

China Shuts All Schools In Beijing As Terrifying Second Wave Of Covid-19 Strikes

LAGOS JUNE 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A further 36 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded ion the capital yesterday, bringing the total of new transmissions since June 12 to 79. After hope that the country had eradicated the virus, China has now been forced the implement urgent measures in a desperate attempt to stop a second wave of […]

Jun 18 2020 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »