The figure of Nigerians infected with coronavirus keeps surging, meaning that we are yet to reach the plateau of the pandemic. Last night, the figure hit 10,162. Lagos still leads on the chart of new infections with 188 cases, followed by the FCT with 44. Thirteen other states recorded new cases of infection ranging from… READ MORE
In the view of figures exceeding 6,000, it might be noteworthy that the outcome of COVID-19 would be a consequence of our actions and inactions. Current Epidemiological and Demographic Figures ? Sunday 17th of May Total number test: 35,345 Confirmed Cases: 5,559 Discharged Casss: 1,590 Deaths: 182 Monday 18th of May Total number: 6,175 New cases:… READ MORE
…But Kano gets two weeks lockdown extension as the figures inch past 6000 nationwide.. The Federal Government, on Monday, said the recent order of the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the gradual ease of lockdown will remain in force for another two weeks. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha,… READ MORE
It has now become routine for the NCDC to announce hundreds of new coronavirus infections every day and a spike in the national figures of infected Nigerians. From tens to hundreds and then the first 1000, the national figures just crossed the 5000 landmark. Unfortunately, there is no respite in sight! From projections, the figures… READ MORE
The prognosis is not looking bright at all for the fight against coronavirus nationwide. This is just four days after the partial relaxation of lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun, with new infection figures practically hitting the roof. It is not surprising that community transmission of the virus would spike again in 2 weeks as… READ MORE
As lockdown is relaxed in Lagos State and FCT beginning from today Monday, May 4th, it is important to sound a note of caution on all fronts. To the people who are expected to troop out today after a prolonged lockdown that has stripped them to their bones, they must understand that relaxation of lockdown… READ MORE
Led by its president, Amb. Oluebube Sharon James, and Secretary, Uloma Naomi James, with their ever-supportive humanist par excellence Dad, Dr. Raphael James, the ” We run the world – Girls have said they have been working round the clock to save Nigerians from Covid-19 with the production of face masks. Making the donation on… READ MORE
The decision to gradually ease lockdown in Lagos, FCT and Ogun is welcome as it is harmful to permanently shut down these economic centres indefinitely. The gradual ease should be combined with strict observance of safety measures like wearing of masks, washing of hands and social/physical distancing. The fumigation of public places must also continue,… READ MORE
With the current figures far exceeding a thousand as we have earlier envisaged, it is without a doubt that the intervention in place is definitely insufficient. With the world statistics reading almost 3 million infected victims and fatalities almost as high as 300,000, with mortalities in the United States about a quarter of the world’s… READ MORE
With a total of 114 new COVID-19 cases uncovered countrywide yesterday, Nigeria now has a total of 1095 confirmed cases of infected persons. The number of those successfully treated and discharged stood at 208 while the dead stood at 32. Lagos continues to lead with the number of new cases discovered followed by 114 new… READ MORE