Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases cross 30,000 mark with 499 new infections
By Chioma Obinna The spike in Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases continued, on Thursday, with another 499 confirmed new infections in 24 states of the federation. With the latest report, the country now has a total of 30,748 confirmed cases; 12,546 discharged and 689 deaths. The report also showed that five more Nigerians lost their lives to […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases reach 21,371, fatalities 533
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 452 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Tuesday. The 452 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is now put at 21371. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 229 patients from isolation centers across […]
COVID-19: We’ve received only little support from PTF, NCDC ― Akwa Ibom Govt
By Harris Emanuel Akwa Ibom state government has said that it has received only little support from the Presidential Task Force and Nigeria Center for Disease Control in the fight against the spread of deadly Coronavirus in the state. Chairman of COVID-19 Management Committee and Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem made the […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 20,244
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases have exceeded 20,000 as the country recorded 436 new infections. The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this in a tweet on Sunday night. It said “On the 21st of June 2020, 436 new confirmed cases and 12 deaths were recorded in Nigeria No new state has reported a case in […]
SERAP sues Health Ministry, NCDC over ‘failure to account for COVID-19 money’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health and Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), over “their failure to account for the public funds and other resources so far spent and used to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.”
NCDC seals off bank as manager dies of COVID-19
PORT HARCOURT: Officials of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, have sealed off the premises of a new generation bank in Onne area of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.
COVID-19: Nigeria records 31 deaths, 490 new cases in 24 hours
By David Royal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 490 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Tuesday. The 490 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed cases to 17,148. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 274 patients from isolation centers across the […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases increase by 573
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has increased by 573. NCDC made this announcement on its Twitter handle, also stating that four deaths were recorded and no new state has reported a new case in the last 24 hours. “On the 15th of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 403 new cases, total now 16,085
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 403 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Sunday. The 403 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed cases to 16085. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 119 patients from isolation centers across the country with 13 […]
Lagos now has 7,035 COVID-19 cases ― Report
The number of COVID-19 cases in Lagos State now stands at 7,035, according to data by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC made the disclosure on Sunday in its COVID-19 Situation Report for June 13. It said that Lagos recorded 195 new COVID-19 infections on June 13, increasing the number to 7,035 […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 501 new cases as total hits 15,682
By David Royal Nigeria’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 15,682 as 501 new infections were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Eight deaths were recorded from the virus on Saturday bringing the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus to 407. The health agency in a tweet Saturday night […]
3,344 CASES IN ONE WEEK: Infections soar, NCDC unsure of COVID-19 peak
In a week the nation recorded its highest daily COVID-19 confirmed new cases of 681, the Director-General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said the body could not predict when Nigeria would get to the peak of the pandemic even as he called for the scaling up of the country’s testing capacity.
COVID-19: NCDC issues new guidelines for worship centres
By Chioma Obinna As the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19, reviews restriction measures, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Saturday issued new guidelines for places of worship across the country, warning against any form of direct contact. In the new guidelines signed by the Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, practices such […]
Nigeria records 627 new COVID-19 cases, another high for 2 consecutive days – NCDC
Nigeria records 627 new COVID-19 cases, another high for two consecutive days, the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says. In a tweet on Friday, the centre said Nigeria has 15,181 cases of the COVID-19. The NCDC also said that as of June 12, 12 deaths were recorded. The however said that no new state […]
[ICYMI] Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 toll hits higher as NCDC confirms 681 new cases
Nigeria recorded its highest daily toll on Thursday with 681 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in 17 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced this on its official Twitter handle. The centre said that as of June 11, Nigeria recorded a total of 14,554 cases with five deaths. The agency said that no new […]
COVID-19: Prepare for more cases, NCDC warns
Despite the spike in cases of COVID-19 in the country, the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, PTF, yesterday ruled out another total lockdown, saying it would only strengthen the guidelines to check the trend.
