LASG regrets statement, says Dubai returnee’s death not COVID-19 related
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reversed its earlier statement on the COVID-19 status of the late 32-year-old Dubai returnee, saying outcome of his COVID-19 test “is negative”. Prof. Akin…
COVID-19 test results of voluntary returnees is not for public consumption – NCDC
NCDC DG, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu The Director-General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu on Thursday said the agency does not share test results of individuals publicly…
COVID-19: NAFDAC DG calls for policy to ban importation of drugs, compel Nigerians to look inward
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has noted that Nigeria had been a slave to China and India in terms of drug reliance,…
NGF demands stepping down of Infectious Diseases Bill, tasks States to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
The governors of the 36 states of the Federation have demanded that the Infectious Diseases Bill be stepped down until all necessary procedures were followed. The call was part of…
China calls U.S. accusations of hacking in COVID-19 research “slander”
China’s foreign ministry, asked about China-linked hackers breaking into U.S. COVID-19 research, said China opposed what it called slander from the United States. Reuters reports that the Chinese Foreign ministry’s…
Oil demand expected to fall by 8.6 mbpd – IEA
Oil demand is still set for a record fall in 2020, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, but it trimmed its forecast for the drop citing easing…
Uber to lower number of passengers allowed on its standard rides, release updates to its driver, rider app
Uber Technologies, Inc. on Wednesday said it will require drivers, delivery workers and riders globally to wear a mask as countries around the world begin easing restrictions aimed at curbing…
US alleges Chinese hackers trying to steal COVID-19 treatment data
US authorities warned Wednesday that Chinese hackers were attempting to steal coronavirus data on treatments and vaccines, adding fuel to Washington’s war with Beijing over the pandemic. The FBI and…
UN warns upsurge in number, severity of mental illnesses is likely due to COVID-19
A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the pandemic of COVID-19, United…
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases now 3,737 as confirmed infections hits 4,971
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says the country’s active COVID-19 infections now stands at 3,737. This was contained in NCDC’s COVID-19 situation report for 13th May, 2020. The…