NCDC releases COVID-19 situation report for 5th May, says over 20,000 samples tested
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has released the country’s COVID-19 situation report for 5th May, 2020. According to the report which provides a summary of the epidemiological situation…
Lagos discharges 60 more COVID-19 patients
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos state government says it has discharged another 60 COVID-19 patients. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement in a tweet on Tuesday. According to him,…
Six-year-old girl tests positive for COVID-19 in Jigawa
Gov. Badaru Abubakar A six-year-old girl has tested positive for COVID-19 in Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The Commissioner for Health and Chairman of the Task Force on…
COVID-19: Delta State Run-away patient intercepted in Enugu
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi The Enugu State Rapid Response Task Force on COVID-19 and security agencies have intercepted a run-away COVID-19 patient from the Delta State Isolation and Treatment Centre….
Driver with NCDC tests positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa – Gov Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the state has recorded an additional confirmed case of coronavirus, bringing the number of active cases to 12. Sule made…
COVID-19: PTF to mobilise about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases in Kano
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will engage about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases of coronavirus in Kano State. The PTF Chairman and…
We don’t think the gradual lockdown ease is a mistake – NCDC
DG NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says it relies on Nigerians to take responsibility for their health as we continue to fight the coronavirus…
NCDC corrects error in discharged cases, says 9 previously announced cases were reported in error
The Nigeria centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 9 cases previously announced as discharged cases were reported in error. The NCDC made the correction in a series of tweets…
Stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases, FG urges medical facilities
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health The Federal Government has advised medical facilities in the country to stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health,…
COVID-19: NCDC says another lockdown inevitable if Nigerians don’t adhere to social distancing measures
DG NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the federal government might be forced to implement another lockdown if Nigerians do not comply with social…