Coronavirus: Everything you need to know
The mention of coronavirus generates reactions analogous to the fear of Lassa fever reported in some parts of Nigeria. The name coronavirus is derived from Latin word, corona and Greek word korṓnē translating crown or halo. This is so because of his appearance under examination by scientists. How is the virus transmitted? The new coronavirus can […]
Lassa Fever: Kano Govt dismisses report of 292 cases
Kano State Government has faulted report by a section of the media which claims that the state has recorded 292 cases of Lassa Fever. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Abba Anwar and made available to newsmen in Kano, said only five cases of the disease were confirmed. “The cases […]
LASSA FEVER: Tension grips residents of five councils in Ondo
PALPABLE tension has gripped people in five council areas of Ondo State following the death of 20 persons on account of lassa fever in the councils.
Lassa fever: Borno records 1 death, 3 suspected cases
By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri An outbreak of Lassa fever in Borno state has claimed the life of 24 year old man while three other suspected cases recorded are under investigation. The state Commissioner of Health, Dr Salisu Kwayabura made the disclosure at a press conference held on Thursday evening in Maiduguri. The commissioner noted […]
No Corps member infected with Lassa fever in Ondo ―NYSC
Dayo Johnson – Akure The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) allayed fears that some corps members serving in Ondo state were among the causality of the dreaded Lassa fever disease that ravaged five council areas of the state. Recall that 16 persons have so far died of the disease while over 150 cases have been […]
LASSA FEVER: Delta Govt assures on tackling the disease
…donates isolation centre to FMC By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State Government has expressed its readiness to tackle the dreaded Lassa fever in the event of outbreak of the disease in the State, urging Deltans and non Deltans alike not to panic over the rumour of outbreak of disease in the State. The State Commissioner […]
