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Coronavirus - Spain Moves To Extend State Of Emergency

Coronavirus: Spain Moves To Extend State Of Emergency

March 22, 2020 5:41 pm

Spain’s prime minister said Sunday he would ask parliament to extend a state of emergency until April 11 to try to curb the spread of coronavirus after the country recorded 394 new deaths from the disease.

A nationwide 15-day state of emergency was first announced on March 14 barring people from leaving home except for essential outings such as buying food or seeking medical care.

Sanchez said his cabinet would on Tuesday approve the request to extend the state of emergency for another 15 days, adding he was confident that the assembly would approve it.

“I know it is a …

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

Stop Going To Church, Withdraw Your Kids – Kanu To Igbos

March 22, 2020 1:15 pm
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday cautioned Igbos against going to church and traveling, amid the scourge of Coronavirus.

Kanu also cautioned people of the Southeast to withdraw their children from school in a bid to enforce social-distancing.

In a statement he personally signed, the IPOB leader urged Igbos to adhere to advice from health workers on how to prevent COVID-19.

Read Also: ‘Nigeria Cannot Be Called A Nation’ – Nnamdi Kanu

Kanu said: “In the name of Elohim, the Most High Chukwu Okike Abiama puru ime ihe nile, I address you today

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Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

We Will Not Shut Down Schools In Akwa Ibom – Governor

March 22, 2020 7:48 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State says his government would not close down public schools in the state out of fear of Coronavirus recently recorded in some parts of Nigeria.

He added that it was baseless to abruptly terminate academic activities since public schools would normally end their session Next week.

In a statewide broadcast on Saturday morning, the governor said there was no need for people in the state to panic considering the precautionary measures his administration has put in place.

Read Also: Coronavirus: Lagos Orders Closure Of All Schools

While urging everyone to go about their normal

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Cyprus Gets First Coronavirus Death, Gaza Gets First Case

Cyprus Gets First Coronavirus Death, Gaza Gets First Case

March 22, 2020 7:47 am

While the first death occurred in Cyprus due to the new type of coronavirus (COVID-19), it was reported that the first case of coronavirus was detected in Gaza.

Cyprus A 70-year-old male patient, who was diagnosed with coronavirus, died in a statement by the Ministry of Health.

As a result of the identification of 9 new cases in Southern Cyprus, it was announced that the total number of cases reached 84.

The first case in Gaza

On the other hand, for the first time, coronavirus cases were reported in the Gaza Strip under blockade. Deputy Minister of Health Yusuf Eburriş …

Oyedepo Snubs Govt Directive On Religious Gatherings

Oyedepo Snubs Govt Directive On Religious Gatherings

March 22, 2020 7:47 am
Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel on Sunday held service at Canaanland, Ota despite ban on religious gatherings in Nigeria over the outbreak of Coronavirus.

Oyedepo, who has been silent since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria, said the virus cannot stop God’s children.

According to him, “Only the help of God can save Nigeria and Africa in a while from this Pandemic.”

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He, however, assured his members that the cure of the deadly virus will be out this week and

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Lagos Govt Seals Plazas, Malls For Violating Directive

Lagos Govt Seals Plazas, Malls For Violating Directive

March 22, 2020 7:47 am

The Lagos State Government has sealed one mall and a plaza in Lekki for violating its directive banning large social, religious gatherings, parties, and clubs in the state as part of measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Although the state has been recording higher compliance with the directive, there were notices of some who violated the government’s order.

The outfits sealed by the state enforcement team which include officials from Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Safety Commission and Policemen attached to Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Enforcement Agency (Task Force), are Prime Mall and Mega One Plaza in

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Cuba Has Drugs To Fight Coronavirus, Falana Writes FG

Cuba Has Drugs To Fight Coronavirus, Falana Tells FG

March 22, 2020 6:48 am
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has written to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire to seek the help of Cuba as the country has a drug that has so far proven effective in the fight against Coronavirus.

Falana said “We have confirmed that the Cuban drug known as ‘Recombinant Human Interferon Alpha 2B’ developed by Cuba has so far proven to be the most effective weapon against COVID-19.

“Apart from the Chinese Government which has chosen ‘Interfron Alpha 2B’ as one of the drugs for combating COVID-19, the Italian Government has adopted it and secured the services of Cuban doctors

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New Slovak Government Sworn In Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

New Slovak Government Sworn In Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

March 21, 2020 5:54 pm

Slovak President Zuzana Caputova on Saturday appointed a centre-right coalition government headed by Igor Matovic, leader of the Ordinary People and Independent Personalities (OLANO) party, after a February election which swept anti-corruption parties to power.

Matovic and his team were sworn in at a ceremony with participants wearing protective masks as a precaution against the coronavirus. Slovakia has reported 137 cases of the virus this month with no deaths.

‘Let’s go to battle’

The government handover came as the coronavirus outbreak

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Nearly One Billion People Confined To Homes Globally

Nearly One Billion People Confined To Homes Globally

March 21, 2020 9:58 am

Close to one billion people worldwide were confined to their homes on Saturday as the global coronavirus death toll shot past 11,000 and US states rolled out lockdown measures already imposed across swathes of Europe.

The pandemic has completely upended lives across the planet, restricting movement, shutting schools and forcing millions to work from home.

While President Donald Trump insisted the United States was “winning” the war against the virus, individual states dramatically ramped up restrictions, with New York and Illinois joining California in ordering residents to stay home.

 

The virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone

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Coronavirus - New York Locks Down 20 Million People

Coronavirus: New York Locks Down 20 Million People

March 21, 2020 5:38 am

New York, the Big Apple City, has joined California in imposing tough new restrictions, limiting the activity of 60 million people in the two states to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Only essential workers are allowed to leave their homes.

In announcing Friday’s action, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pleaded for more medical personnel and supplies to treat coronavirus cases that could overwhelm the hospitals in his state of nearly 20 million.

“This is the most drastic action we can take,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in announcing he would issue an executive order to mandate that 100% …

Coronavirus - WHO Chief Sends Message To World Youths

Coronavirus: WHO Chief Sends Message To World Youths

March 21, 2020 5:36 am

The World Health Organisation, WHO has sent a warning to world youths that the raging coronavirus does not respect them as they are also vulnerable.

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sounded the warning in an online news conference from Geneva.

Ghebreyesus was debunking the myth that youths generally enjoyed some immunity from the virus, which has killed over 11,000 people worldwide.

As at Saturday 276,621 coronavirus cases have been logged in the world. In Italy, now the worst hit in Europe, a record 4032 people have died out of 47021 people infected.

“Although older people are hardest hit, younger people are …

Italy Virus Toll Hits One-Day Record With Huge Surge

Italy Virus Toll Hits One-Day Record With Huge Surge

March 20, 2020 4:28 pm

Italy reported a dramatic surge in coronavirus deaths on Friday as the pandemic spread further across the planet, but Wuhan in China reported no new cases, sparking a glimmer of hope.

Worldwide fatalities from the pandemic swept past 10,000, with the number of infected people topping 250,000, according to an AFP tally.

Italy, already the worst-affected country in the world, added another 627 fatalities, taking its reported total past 4,000 despite government efforts to stem the pandemic’s spread.

The nation of 60 million now accounts for 36.6 percent of the world’s coronavirus deaths.

Governments and central banks continued to throw …

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