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190,000 People Could Die Of Coronavirus In Africa – WHO

190,000 People Could Die Of Coronavirus In Africa – WHO

May 8, 2020 3:52 pm
Eighty-three thousand to 190 000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 to 44 million could get infected in the first year of the pandemic if containment measures fail, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa finds.

The research, which is based on prediction modelling, looks at 47 countries in the WHO African Region with a total population of one billion.

The new estimates are based on modifying the risk of transmission and disease severity by variables specific to each country in order to adjust for the unique nature of the region.…

US Officials Warn Against COVID-19 Parties

US Officials Warn Against “COVID-19 Parties”

May 7, 2020 7:00 pm

Officials in the northwestern US state of Washington on Wednesday expressed concern over reports of people organizing “COVID-19 parties” to intentionally spread the virus.

“Gathering in groups in the midst of this pandemic can be incredibly dangerous and puts people at increased risk for hospitalization and even death,” warned John Wiesman, the state’s secretary of health.

“Furthermore, it is unknown if people who recover from COVID-19 have long-term protection,” he said.

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“There is still a lot we don’t know about this virus, including any long-term health issues which may occur after infection.”

Wiesman’s …

25 Passengers On Flight From Kano To Beirut Test Positive

25 Passengers On Flight From Kano To Beirut Test Positive

May 7, 2020 1:07 pm

At least 25 passengers on a flight from Kano to Beirut on Wednesday have tested positive for COVID-19, Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has confirmed.

The government of Lebanon had asked Middle East Airlines to evacuate its citizens from foreign countries last month.

On May 5, an aircraft with flight number ME570 took off from Kano to Beirut, according to a flight schedule provided by the Middle East Airlines.

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25 of those aboard the flight have now tested positive for Coronavirus.

The statement said the affected people will be taken to hospital

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COVID-19 Why Coronavirus Patients Protested – Gombe Government

Why COVID-19 Patients Protested – Gombe Government

May 7, 2020 12:45 pm

The Gombe State Task Force on COVID-19 has said that the protest by some patients in the State was just “emotional.”

The State Focal Officer on COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Dr. Mohammed Kwami, said this in a statement made available to reporters in Gombe on Wednesday.

A video went viral during the week showing some of the COVID-19 patients at the Kwadon isolation centre in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of the State embark on a protest.

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The patients claimed that they lack adequate care and also the committee’s inability to provide some of their

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COVID-19 - WHO Sends More Personnel To Kano

COVID-19: WHO Sends More Personnel To Kano

May 7, 2020 6:51 am

The World Health Organisation, WHO has deployed a Rapid Response Team (RRT) to support Kano State Government in strengthening its COVID-19 response and repositioning its resources to address identified gaps.

This decision was made known on Wednesday in a statement by the global body to quickly contain the spread of the disease in the state.

Kano state COVID-19 index case was recorded on April 11, but the current figure of the infection has risen to 342 active cases and eight deaths.

As part of the response strategy, WHO trained and deployed additional 88 Local Government Facilitators (LGAFs) to support the …

COVID-19 Cases Rise In Africa; Nigeria On Top 3

COVID-19 Cases Rise In Africa; Nigeria On Top 3

May 6, 2020 12:07 pm

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Africa increased from 46,500 to 49,000 in the past 24 hours.

The WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Wednesday.

“There are over 49,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases on the African continent, with more than 16,000 associated recoveries and 1,900 deaths.

The figures on the dashboard showed that South Africa, Algeria, and Nigeria had the highest reported cases on the list in the WHO Africa Region.

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How COVID-19 Pandemic May Affect Food Harvest

How COVID-19 Pandemic May Affect Food Harvest

May 4, 2020 1:18 pm

A greenhouse farmer, Mr. Chuba Chukwuka, has stated that a  prolonged COVID-19 situation in Nigeria may affect food harvest negatively.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chukwuka said that the pandemic had restricted local farmers’ access to farming inputs and materials, hence making their jobs more tedious.

He said; “Even though we can access our farms, we still do not have access to a lot of farming inputs. Those selling farming inputs and machinery have not been allowed to open shop.

“Presently a lot of farmers are also finding it hard to procure seeds for the …

UN, WHO send 3,000 health workers to Kano, Cases Worsen

UN, WHO Send 3,000 Health Workers To Kano, Cases Worsen

May 2, 2020 1:14 pm

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has disclosed that 3,000 health workers would be deployed to Kano state to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Mustapha, speaking at the presidential task force briefing on Friday, May 1, said the workers were put together by the United Nations.

On Friday, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, recorded three more COVID-19 deaths in Kano state.

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The agency also confirmed 92 cases of Coronavirus in the state, bringing the total number of cases in Kano to 311.

The

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Chloroquine, Zithromax Cures Coronavirus – Gov. Bala

Chloroquine, Zithromax Cure Coronavirus – Gov. Bala

May 1, 2020 7:39 am
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has authorised the use of anti-malaria drugs, Chloroquine and Zithromax for the purpose of treating Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Governor said he is ready to take responsibility for any consequence of approving such drugs.

Bala, who was the COVID-19 index case in the state, revealed that he was treated with “chloroquine and Zithromax.”

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The Governor stated this while providing an update on COVID-19 in the State at the Government House, Bauchi on Thursday

“Our medical team is using their own ingenuity to use chloroquine

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This Nigerian Doctor In USA Is Leading Major Study On Remdesivir COVID-19 Drug

Nigerian Doctor In USA Leads Major Study On COVID-19 Drug

May 1, 2020 5:52 am

A bright doctor from the West African country of Nigeria Babafemi Taiwo is leading part of a major study on antiviral drug Remdesivir appearing to treat COVID-19, the potentially deadly respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus, which has killed more than 200,000 people around the world.

CNN interviewed Dr. Taiwo, whose name suggests he is a twin from the southwestern part of Nigeria, to discuss the promising results. Remdesivir, the antiviral drug made by Gilead Sciences, appears to help coronavirus patients recover more quickly than no treatment at all, but it does not significantly reduce death, according to preliminary data …

Remdesivir - COVID-19 Drug Helping Patients Recover Faster

Remdesivir: COVID-19 Drug Helping Patients Recover Faster

April 30, 2020 6:05 pm

Remdesivir has been shown to speed up recovery times for patients with COVID-19 in a major US-led trial, becoming the first drug with proven benefit against the disease.

Here is what you need to know.

– What is remdesivir? –

Remdesivir is an experimental, broad spectrum antiviral made by US pharmaceutical Gilead Sciences that was first developed to treat Ebola, a viral hemorrhagic fever.

It showed early promise in a primate study in 2016 and was later rolled out for a major trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it was compared against three other medicines.

That study concluded …

Breaking - IMF Approves $3.4b Loan For Nigeria

Breaking: IMF Approves $3.4b Loan For Nigeria

April 29, 2020 7:45 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion loan to fight the devastating effect of the COVID-19.

The loan, which has a maximum repayment period of five years was approved by the Fund’s board Tuesday.

The emergency financial assistance was approved under the Rapid Financing Instrument to support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 shock and the sharp fall in oil prices.

It will also assist Nigeria to meet the urgent balance of payment needs stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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