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 […]
In one month, Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise by 1,200% from 407 to 5,445
By Rasheed Sobowale In April 15, according to a report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the number of people infected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was 407 while only 12 sadly lost their lives. On the good side, 128 of the total cases as at then recovered and were subsequently discharged. Recall […]
Disinfecting streets does not eliminate coronavirus, poses health risk ― WHO
Spraying disinfectant on the streets, as practised in some countries, does not eliminate the new coronavirus and even poses a health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday. In a document on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces as part of the response to the virus, the WHO says spraying can be ineffective. “Spraying or fumigation […]
We’re making steady progress with contact tracing, POI tracking, case search, others ― Edo govt
The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia has said the state is making steady progress in its efforts at containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, noting that successes have been recorded in the state’s efforts at contact tracing, Persons of Interest (POI) tracking, active case search, among other activities to curtail the spread of […]
Still no proof coronavirus can be spread by touching objects ― WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has not been proven if people can catch the novel coronavirus by touching surfaces of objects where it lingers, such as handles, doorknobs, or keyboards. The UN agency, which said this on Saturday, recommended in its safety guidelines that people disinfect objects. The guidelines reference a study that […]
24 medical officers test positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi State
Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), said on Saturday that 24 medical officers in the state, had tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mohammed who made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi, however, said no death had been recorded among the affected medical workers. He revealed that 17 […]
Italy to ease coronavirus travel restrictions after months of lockdown
Italy has set a date to lift its COVID-19 travel restrictions as the country takes its first tentative steps to ease more than two months of lockdown. Starting June 3, Italy will again permit travel in and out of the country, as well as between regions, the BBC reported. Italy, which has suffered more than […]
Osun discharges another COVID-19 patient
The Osun government on Saturday, said it had discharged another coronavirus patient from its isolation and treatment centre, having recovered fully from the disease. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu, in a statement in Osogbo, said this brings the number of cases successfully managed and discharged in the state to 32. According to […]
Pregnant COVID-19 patient in Lagos delivers baby boy
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A COVID-19 patient on Saturday gave birth to a baby boy after a successful caesarean section delivery at the Gbagada Isolation Centre, Lagos. It was a moment of joy and celebration by health workers when the mother finally gave birth to the baby boy early in the morning. Announcing the great feat […]
Clearing backlog of surgeries will take 11 months after COVID-19 — Report
By Chioma Obinna The CovidSurg Collaborative has projected that, based on a 12-week period of peak disruption to hospital services due to COVID-19, it will take 11 months to clear the backlog of surgeries that have been cancelled. The report also stated that 28.4 million elective surgeries would be cancelled worldwide this year. The modelling […]
I will listen to science before allowing use of Madagascar COVID-19 herbal ‘drug’ ― Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru and Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the herbal ‘drug’ touted by Madagascar’s president to cure the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) said he will listen to science before allowing its usage. Buhari who received the Madagascar’s herbal drug when he had an audience with […]
