Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
COVID-19: Why WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms
Says drugs produce little or no reduction in mortality By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization, WHO, weekend said it has discontinued the hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms for COVID-19 following the result of its interim trial which showed that the drugs produce little or no reduction in the mortality of hospitalised COVID-19 patients when […]
More COVID-19 cases imminent, unless Nigerians obey safety measures ― NCDC DG
Says ease of lockdown not end of coronavirus in Nigeria By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, weekend warned Nigerians of an imminent rise in positive cases should they continue to abuse the public health and social measures put in place to check the spread of […]
Despite touted cure, Madagascar re-imposes lockdown amid surge in virus cases
Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coronavirus infections, two months after the restrictions were eased, the presidency announced Sunday. “The Analamanga region (under which the capital is situated) is returning to full lockdown,” the presidency said in a statement. No traffic will be allowed in or out […]
COVID-19 scare: National Library Abuja shut
By Abayomi Adeshida Members of Staff and the general public have been advised to stay off the entire premises of the National Library of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja due to a fumigation exercise to decontaminate and disinfect the public facility to prevent the possibility of the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the place. Vanguard […]
WHO discontinues hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir treatment arms for COVID-19
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, WHO has again halted the trial of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir arms despite a new study finding it made coronavirus patients 50 per cent less likely to die. The Solidarity Trial was established by WHO to find an effective COVID-19 treatment for hospitalized patients. In a press statement, WHO […]
Mexico surpasses France in coronavirus death toll
Mexico reported 523 more coronavirus deaths on Saturday, pushing its tally to 30,366, overtaking France to become the fifth-highest in the world. The health ministry also reported 6,914 new infections and a total of 252,165 confirmed cases. Deputy Health Minister Hugo Gatell reiterated that the actual number of infected was probably significantly higher. “We knew […]
Nigeria announces 603 new COVID-19 cases, total now 28,167
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 603 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Saturday. The 603 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 28167. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 393 patients from isolation centers across the country with […]
South Africa reports 10,000 new COVID-19 infections in 24-hour
South Africa on Saturday reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, the highest daily jump on record for the country as it hurtles towards an anticipated spike. Daily tallies released by the health ministry showed 10,853 new confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, taking the cumulative tally since March when the virus first arrived in the […]
COVID-19: Edo records 4 more deaths, 63 new cases as govt seeks residents’ support
The Edo State Government has urged residents to support efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to secure the health and wellbeing of the Edo people by complying with all guidelines and precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, who expressed worry over the community spread […]
COVID-19: Ortom negative as CoS, HoS, cooks, maids, aide test positive
Governor goes into self-isolation, calls for mass testing By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, Saturday disclosed that aside from his wife and son, his Chief of Staff, Terwase Orbunde, Head of Service, Veronica Onyeke, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Anthony Ijoho and the Vice Chairman of the State COVID-19 […]
