06/04/20

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DANIELS G.O

THREE NIGERIANS HAVE DIED OF CORONA VIRUS IN AMERICA..

THE FIRST IS A SIXTY YEAR OLD ABUBAKAR LAILA ALI FROM KANO STATE, SHE DIED ON THE 25TH OF MARCH WHILE RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR CORONA VIRUS AT THE LINCOLIN HOSPITAL BRONX IN NEW YORK.

THE SECOND IS A TWENTY FIVE YEAR OLD FINAL YEAR STUDENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, KALAMAZOO BASSEY OFFIONG .

AND THE THIRD PERSON IS REVEREND DOCTOR CALEV ANYA FROM OHAFIA IN ABIA STATE

DR CALEV DIED ON THE FIRST OF APRIL WHILE ON HUMANITARIAN SERVICE TO HELP COMBAT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NEW YORK

THE NEWS OF THEIR DEATH WAS CONFIRMED IN A STATEMENT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PRESS BY THE CONSULAR-GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN NEWYORK

05/04/20

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DANIELS G. O

The Nigerian Medical Association NMA,and National Association of Resident Doctors have threatened to withdraw their services if the Nigerian Government goes with it’s plan to Invite an 18 man Chinese team into Nigeria for the treatment of COVID-19

They described the idea as embarrassing, as it will undermine the efforts and expertise of front line health care workers risking their lives to keep the Country safe.

The NMA President Dr Francis Faduyile in a press release expressed dismay and utter disappointment about the decision of federal Government.

He noted that it was an embarrassing situation for the team of health worker who are giving their best In the containment of COVID-19 despite deplorable condition.

The lack of personal protective equipment PPE And Grossly inadequate test kits,and centers across the counties as well as lack of any insurance for the health are critical issues yet to be resolved.

He said they were dismayed to learn that Federal government is instead inviting Chinese Doctors,who are not yet out of the woods themselves.with out their knowledge.

Dr Faduyile said instead of inviting the Chinese team into the country, whatever experience they have can be shared by digital technology through conferencing bearing in mind that Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has only just returned from China.

05/04/20

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DANIELS G. O

TEN MORE CASES OF CORONA VIRUS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED BY NCDC IN NIGERIA.

SIX OUT OF THE NEW CASES RECORDED IN LAGOS, TWO IN EDO AND FCT TWO.

NIGERIA NOW HAS A TOTAL OF 224, 27 DISCHARGED AND FIVE DEATH.

05/04/20

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DANIELS G. O

The Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control NCDC has confirmed more cases of CORONA VIRUS in Nigeria.

Bauchi has three of the new cases, and FCT two.

This brings to a of 214 for Nigeria out of w which 25 have been discharged, and four death.

Summary of Cases.

LAGOS-109

FCT-43

OSUN -20

OYO-9

AKWA IBOM-5

OGUN-4

EDO -7

KADUNA-4

BAUCHI-6

ENUGU-2

EKITI-2

RIVERS-1

BENUE-1

ONDO-1

TOTAL=214

DISCHARGED-25

DEATH -4

05/04/20

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DANIELS G. O

PRESS RELEASE

A positive case of corona virus was said to have been confirmed by the NCDC at the NNPC Estate in Abuja causing panic amongst Residents .

All residents of the affected apartment have been moved out and now in Isolation.

Officials of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control have also disinfected the flat and adjoining areas to eliminate the chances of community spread.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has however advised residents living in the NNPC Estate in the Garki Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT to remain calm.

The Corporation said it was aware of all the actions taken by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to tackle the singular case, which for now, has remained in isolation.

The corporation explained in a press release that the said case, involving a non-member of staff of the corporation, had to do with the individual who had just returned from the United Kingdom and developed symptoms of the decease.

The Estate Residents have been charged to ensure strict adherence to all NCDC prescribed safety measures designed to tackle the COVID-19 Global pandemic.

03/04/20

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DANIELS. G.O

The Lagos Government has pledged to undertake medical bills for minor ailments, maternity care and sundry medical conditions of its citizens treaated at any of the state owned general hospitals in the month of April.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in an ongoing state-wide broadcast announced this as a measure to support the citizens during the Lockdown period.

Details later

04/04/20

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DANIELS G. O

TWENTY NEW CASES OF CORONA VIRUS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED IN NIGERIA.

LAGOS HAS ELEVEN ,THREE IN ABUJA,THREE IN EDO ,TWO IN OSUN AND ONE IN ONDO.

OUT OF THE NEW CASES IS A FIFTY FIVE YEAR OLD MAN WHO DIED OF CORONA VIRUS AT THE LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL LUTH ON FRIDAY.

THE MAN WHO DIED FEW HOURS AFTER ADMISSION INTO LUTH DID NOT DISCLOSED HIS TRAVEL HISTORY OR TOLD DOCTORS OF THE SYMPTOMS FOR THE HOSPITAL TO HELP HIM.

IT WAS AFTER HIS DEATH THAT A TEST CARRIED OUT ON HIM TESTED NEGATIVE TO CORONA VIRUS.

THE MAN WAS WHO WAS ADMITTED AT LUTH ,ON APRIL 2ND WAS ALSO SAID TO HAVE UNDERLYING CONDITIONS OF HYPERTENSION DIABETES,AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.

IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE MAN TRAVELED TO HOLLAND AND COUGH AND OTHER MANIFESTATIONS OF THE VIRUS THE HE DID NOT DISCLOSE.

ANOTHER DEATH HAS ALSO BEEN RECORDED IN EDO STATE.

WITH THESE NEW CASES, NIGERIA NOW A TOTAL OF 210 CASES,TWENTY FIVE DISCHARGED AND 4 DEATH

03/04/20

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DANIELS G.O

SIX NEW CASES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED IN OSUN STATE THIS MORNING,BRINGING TO A TOTAL OF 190 CASES FOR NIGERIA.

AS AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, THIS IS THE SUMMARY

LAGOS-98

FCT-38

OSUN -20

OYO-8

AKWA IBOM-5

OGUN-4

EDO -4

KADUNA-4

BAUCHI-3

ENUGU-2

EKITI-2

RIVERS-1

BENUE-1

TOTAL=190

DISCHARGED-20

DEATH -2