By Omeiza Ajayi & Idirisu Yakubu Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has revealed the criteria for discharging coronavirus patients who have recovered from the virus. Osagie disclosed this Tuesday during a media interface by the Presidential Taskforce PTF on COVID-19. He said “Five persons have been discharged and sent home. Nigeria has unfortunately recorded […]

The Nigerian Government has confirmed the second death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, announced this on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said, “Till date, three persons have been discharged after successful treatment. But sadly, another fatality was recorded over the weekend […]

 The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to the United Nations System in Nigeria for mobilising two million dollars to help the government contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Federal Government has said retired doctors and nurses could be recalled in states to help in the fight against COVID-19.

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has threatened to publish the names of those who failed to comply to the directive to isolate themselves to help the quest to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the country.