April 30, 2020

Coronavirus Wracks U.S. Prison, Many Inmates Infected

Coronavirus Wracks U.S. Prison, Many Inmates Infected

April 30, 2020 1:05 pm

About 50 percent of inmates at a Southern California prison have tested positive for Coronavirus, making it the worst-hit in U.S. federal system, local news outlets reported.

As of Tuesday, 443 of 1,055 inmates at the Terminal Island Correctional Institution in San Pedro have the virus, along with 10 staff members.

Two inmates have already died of complications related to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The bureau reports a total of 1,313 inmates and 335 staff nationwide have confirmed positive tests for COVID-19 throughout the system that holds about 153,000 inmates.

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NCDC Warns Against Drinking Palm Oil As Cure For COVID-19

NCDC Warns Against Drinking Palm Oil As Cure For COVID-19

April 30, 2020 1:02 pm
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC has reacted to reports that drinking palm oil can stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Reports had emerged a few days ago that drinking palm oil could stop a patient of COVID-19 from infecting others.

However, reacting, NCDC described the claim as false.

Read Also: Coronavirus Claims 60,000 Lives In America

The agency in a post on its Twitter page on Thursday urged Nigerians to discard such reports and adhere only to guidelines from health authorities.

The tweet read: “The claim that drinking palm oil can stop the spread of #COVID19 is FALSE

“To

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Coronavirus Claims 60,000 Lives In America

Coronavirus Claims 60,000 Lives In America

April 30, 2020 7:12 am

The COVID-19 death toll has crossed 60,000 in the United States of America.

Johns Hopkins University confirmed this on Wednesday.

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, said that the death rate has declined in recent days but was still high.

Read Also: Germany Reports 1,304 More Coronavirus Cases

On Tuesday, no fewer than 330 people died across the State, which has been the U.S. epicentre.

Cuomo stated that the figure was down from 335 and 337 the previous days.

“You see the decline has been slow at best, and still disgustingly high,” Cuomo said at a briefing.

Cuomo is set to

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Bollywood Loses Another Actor, Rishi Kapoor

Bollywood Loses Another Actor, Rishi Kapoor

April 30, 2020 7:09 am
Less than 24 hours after the death of slumdog millionaire actor Irrfan Khan, India’s Bollywood is in mourning again as 67 year-old actor Rishi Kapoor passed away.

He was 67 years old.

Kapoor’s death was announced by Amitabh Bachan, his acting colleague: T3517-He’s gone..! Rishi Kapoor ..gone. Just passed away..I am destroyed”.

Kapoor’s brother, Randhir Kapoor also announced the death on behalf of the family:

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“Our dear Rishi Kapoor passed away peacefully at 8:45am IST in hospital today after a two-year battle with leukemia. The doctors and medical staff at the …

Davido Celebrates Chioma On Her Birthday

Davido Celebrates Chioma On Her Birthday

April 30, 2020 7:08 am
The ‘Assurance’ crooner, however, lamented that the ongoing lockdown will hinder him from celebrating her the way he wishes to.

“Ohhhh Man if we weren’t on lockdown u already know we for turn the city upside down!! !!!! My dear wife, may your birthday be as happy as you have made me,” Davido added on Twitter.

However, Chioma’s birthday comes with a lot to celebrate.

Read Also: Davido Gets CNN’s Recognition For Philanthropic Act

The mother of one recently recovered from the deadly coronavirus that has killed over 200,000 people worldwide.

She contracted the virus after returning from …

Govt Offices To Open May 4 – Presidential Task Force

Govt Offices To Open May 4 – Presidential Task Force

April 30, 2020 7:07 am

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has included Federal Government establishments on the list of sectors to open from May 4.

The Presidential Task Force disclosed that it would engage state governments to ensure they were on the same page with the federal government on opening of offices.

PTF National Coordinator, Aliyu Sani, stated this during the daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday in Abuja

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Aliyu said that the resumption would be based on specific grade levels.

“For government offices, government staff will be allowed to resume from

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Germany To Extend Social Restrictions Till Later

Germany To Extend Social Restrictions Till Later

April 30, 2020 7:06 am
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s chief of staff, Helge Braun said on Thursday that the social distancing restrictions in Germany, are likely to be extended by at least another week.

The coronavirus prevention measures were set to expire this weekend but plans have changed to May 10.

Read Also: Germany Reports 1,304 More Coronavirus Cases

Helge Braun’s comments came hours before Merkel was due to hold talks with the premiers of Germany’s 16 federal states on the country’s coronavirus response.

Braun said a broader discussion about any further easing of restrictions would take place on May 6

Merkel has previously noted …

APC Confirms Buhari Appointed Dead Person, Gives Reason

APC Confirms Buhari Appointed Dead Person, Gives Reason

April 30, 2020 7:05 am
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to reports that President Muhamadu Buhari appointed a ‘dead man’ from Ebonyi State as member of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

DAILY POST had reported that Chief Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru is one of the member-nominees (Ebonyi State) in Buhari’s letter to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan.

The President in the letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requested for Okwuru’s confirmation as a board member of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

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But on Wednesday, DAILY POST reported that the appointee died on February 27,

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Coronavirus - Trump Makes New Allegation Against China

Coronavirus: Trump Makes New Allegation Against China

April 30, 2020 7:04 am
United States President, Donald Trump has alleged that China will do anything they can to make him lose his re-election bid. He said this in continuation of his criticism of China amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump disclosed that he believes Beijing wants his likely Democratic Party candidate, Joe Biden to win in November’s election.

Biden has received support from top party stalwarts, including former President Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg.

The coronavirus has claimed over 60,000 lives in the U.S. and ravaged the economy, Trump’s main selling point for re-election campaign.

Trump said Beijing

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