March 17, 2020

Coronavirus Could Create Bed Shortage In US Hospitals

Coronavirus Could Create Bed Shortage In US Hospitals

March 17, 2020 5:07 pm

Beds, ventilators and masks soon could all be in short supply in US hospitals rocked by the novel coronavirus, with doctors worrying they may have to start choosing which patients to treat.

“You have seen empty shelves in grocery stores,” and the stress created by the lack of toilet paper, said Thomas Tsai, a surgeon and assistant professor at Harvard’s School of Public Health.

“Imagine that same panic if hospitals became empty of protecting gears for physicians, and ventilators. That’s the mental image I think about” if the crisis deepens, the hospital doctor told AFP.

“A lot depends on what …

French World Cup Winner Matuidi Catches Coronavirus

French World Cup Winner Matuidi Catches Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 5:07 pm

France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for coronavirus but is currently asymptomatic, his club Juventus confirmed on Tuesday.

“Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the Coronavirus-COVID-19,” the Italian champions said in a statement.

Juve added 32-year-old Matuidi, who lifted the World Cup in 2018, is currently “in voluntary home isolation”.

The midfielder’s club teammate Daniele Rugani was the first top-flight footballer to be diagnosed with coronavirus last Wednesday, sending the entire team into quarantine.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Italy, Iran Record 470 Deaths In 24 Hours

The 25-year-old Italian was also asymptomatic and …

China Expels Several US Journalists In Biggest Crackdown

China Expels Several US Journalists In Biggest Crackdown

March 17, 2020 5:06 pm

China on Wednesday expelled American journalists at the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal in the Communist government’s most severe move against foreign media in recent memory.

The foreign ministry said in a statement the measure was in retaliation for Washington’s decision to cut the number of Chinese nationals allowed to work for Chinese state-run media on American soil.

The announcement comes as the two countries are feuding over the deadly coronavirus pandemic, with President Donald Trump defiantly calling it the “Chinese virus” and a senior official in Beijing promoting conspiracy theories of US involvement.…

US And China Trade Barbs Over Coronavirus

US And China Trade Barbs Over Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 5:05 pm

US President Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday on calling the coronavirus spreading rapidly across the world the “Chinese Virus,” despite protests from Beijing.

“It did come from China, so I think it’s very accurate,” Trump told a news conference, defending tweets in which he used the label for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump indicated that another motive was payback for what he said was China’s disinformation campaign blaming the US military for the virus.

“China was putting out information which was false,” he said.

“I didn’t appreciate the fact that China was saying that our military gave it to them. Our …

After Head Start On Coronavirus, Africa Begins Clampdown

After Head Start On Coronavirus, Africa Begins Clampdown

March 17, 2020 5:04 pm

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus epidemic but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.

Here is a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and hospital beds, but where many countries have top-level expertise in fighting contagious disease.

– Slow to arrive, but now spreading –

The first case in Africa was recorded in Egypt on February 14, and by early March there were only two more cases in Algeria and Nigeria.

Experts initially …

South American Countries Unite To Combat Coronavirus

South American Countries Unite To Combat Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 11:54 am
Eight South American countries have agreed to a regional alliance ”PROSUR” to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

President Lenin Moreno of Ecuador wrote on Twitter that Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Ecuador have agreed to ‘unify measures for the entry of people into each country’.

Read Also: Coronavirus Hits 27 Countries In Africa, See Full List

He added that the countries would “undertake campaigns to deal with disinformation, biased messages, and #FakeNews” and “establish joint purchasing protocols to avoid price speculation.”

PROSUR was formed in 2019 as an alternative to UNASUR, founded in 2008 on …

15 Famous Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Biracial

15 Famous Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Biracial

March 17, 2020 11:54 am
The term biracial or multiracial is usually applied to people who have a heritage comprised of different races of the world.

World over, there are many famous celebrities who are biracial – actors, actresses, musicians, entertainers, singers, OAPs, models and even politicians.

In the Nigerian entertainment space, biracial or mixed-race celebrities are doing well for themselves, whether based in Nigeria or outside of the country; these excellent men and women have gone on to have successful careers in their chosen fields.

Below are 15 famous Nigerian celebrities who are biracial and doing awesome things.

1. Ramsey Nouah

Ramsey Nouah

Born …

Covid-19 - We Recommend Paracetamol, Not Ibuprofen – WHO

Covid-19: We Recommend Paracetamol, Not Ibuprofen – WHO

March 17, 2020 11:53 am

People, who suspect they have caught the novel coronavirus, should not take the popular drug ibuprofen without consulting a doctor, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

WHO gave the warning, on Tuesday, pointing to the ongoing research into possible negative effects.

WHO’s spokesman, Christian Lindmeier, told a Geneva news conference that there are no recent studies that link the anti-inflammatory drug with increased mortality rates, but he added that experts are currently investigating the matter.

“We recommend paracetamol, not ibuprofen in self-medication,’’ Lindmeier said.

Read Also: Coronavirus Hits 27 Countries In Africa, See Full List

The UN agency’s comments …

Coronavirus - Delta Airlines To Reduce Flight Operations

Coronavirus: Delta Airlines To Reduce Flight Operations

March 17, 2020 11:53 am

Delta Airlines on Tuesday announced its plans to reduce its flight operations’ capacity by 15 per cent following the spread of Coronavirus to the country.

The airline’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Ed Bastian, stated this in a statement he issued in Lagos.

Bastain said that since the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the virus as a pandemic, it had led to a decline in demands across all entities.

He said that the airline was taking the decisive action to also protect its financial position.

The airline’s boss explained that the reduction was to align capacity with the expected passengers’ …

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

How African Nations Are Cracking Down On Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 11:52 am

African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus pandemic but as cases rise, many nations are now taking strict measures to block the deadly illness.

AFP gives a snapshot of the situation on a continent plagued by weak health systems and shortages of doctors and hospital beds, but where many countries have top-level expertise in fighting contagious disease.

The first case in Africa was recorded in Egypt on February 14, and by early March there were only two more cases in Algeria and Nigeria.

Experts initially wondered why the continent appeared to have so …

Third Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Lagos

Third Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Lagos

March 17, 2020 11:52 am
A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria.

The state’s Commissioner of Health, Akin Abayomi, revealed this at a press briefing on Tuesday.

Her identity is given as a 30-year-Nigerian lady and her case is “independent of the index case”.

Read Also: Coronavirus Hits 27 Countries In Africa, See Full List

She returned from the UK on March 13 and was under self-isolation, where she developed symptoms and eventually tested positive.

Abayomi confirmed that the patient is currently receiving treatment at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba.

The Commissioner also noted that, “contact tracing of all passengers

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2023 - Campaign Vehicle Of Dethroned Emir Sanusi Emerges

2023: Campaign Vehicle Of Dethroned Emir Sanusi Emerges

March 17, 2020 11:52 am
Following his dethronement, 2023 campaign vehicle of Muhammadu Sanusi has emerged online.

The campaign vehicle of Sanusi had the inscription “All Nigerian Youth Project 2023, Lets Save Nigeria”.

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan posted a photograph of the vehicle on his Twitter page.

Read Also: Dele Momodu Reveals Sanusi’s Next Plans

Recall that the Kano State Government had dethroned Sanusi as Emir of Kano over alleged insubordination.

Following his dethronement, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan had hinted that Sanusi may contest the 2023 presidential election.

However, Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator had warned the ex-Governor of

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