The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo says the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 20,000.The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Sunday. “Over 20,000 COVID-19 cases and 1,000 associated deaths have been […]
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COVID-19: Super Eagles, Others May Not Play This Year -FIFA
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic may now force international matches like those of the Super Eagles not to be played this year as the various leagues around the world would be top priority should life return to normal soon, according to FIFA Vice-president Victor Montagliani. FIFA have already called off international […]
COVID-19:WHO DG bemoans U.S. decision to pull funding
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday that he regretted President Trump’s decision to pull funding for the organisation, but called on world unity to fight the new coronavirus pandemic. “The U.S. has been a long-standing and most generous friend of the WHO and we hope […]
COVID-19:UK dismisses 5G, claims as senseless
The British government on Wednesday dismissed a TV presenter’s claim that there could be a link between 5G technology and coronavirus as “complete senseless”. The 5G conspiracy theory, spread widely on social media, has already led to a new telecoms mast being set alight in Ireland at the weekend. Experts […]
COVID-19:Trump right to attack WHO on coronavirus – UN agency deserves even harsher criticism -Gordon G. Chang
President Trump was right this week to sharply criticize the inexcusable conduct of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the novel covid19 pandemic and to threaten to cut U.S. funding for that United Nations organization. The U.S. contributed over $400 million to the WHO last year – far more than any other […]
COVID-19:WHO warns of ‘deadly resurgence’ if coronavirus restrictions are lifted too soon
The head of the World Health Organization on Friday warned of a “deadly resurgence” if restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus are lifted too soon — as political leaders across the globe begin to consider re-opening daily life in their countries. “I know that some countries are already planning the […]
COVID-19:China to inspect ventilators, masks for export after complaints from countries they were faulty
China said Saturday that its ventilators and masks to be sent abroad will be subject to quality inspections after a chorus of complaints from half a dozen countries they were substandard for the fight against coronavirus. The Chinese customs agency said Saturday that masks, ventilators, surgical gowns, goggles, and other supplies […]
Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by September, says Oxford professor working on trials ‘I think there’s a high chance that it will work based on other things that we have done with this type of vaccine’
A professor from Oxford, has claimed that a vaccine for Covid-19 could be ready by autumn. Sarah Gilbert is a professor of vaccinology at Oxford University and leads a team of researchers in developing a vaccine for the coronavirus, which has so far infected more than 1.7 million worldwide. The global Covid-19 […]
Nigeria Army Chief Relocates To North East To End Boko Haram Insurgency
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai relocated fully to the North East where he is overseeing and directing the overall operation in the theatre and other Nigerian Army operations across the country. While addressing troops of Special Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno […]
COVID-19:World leaders wish Johnson a speedy recovery
Donald Trump says his administration has contacted all of Boris Johnson’s doctors. US President Donald Trump has said that Americans are praying for Boris Johnson’s recovery. Mr Trump opened his daily coronavirus news conference at the White House with a tribute to Britain’s prime minister, saying: “I want to send best […]