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COVID19: 23 suspected cases identified in 5 states

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 23 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Edo, Lagos, Ogun, FCT and Kano states, out of which one was confirmed positive “index case” with no death. NCDC Director General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this while

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Nigeria needs N1. 6bn emergency funding to fight COVID-19 – NCDC

Daily Dispatch March 6, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country requires N1.6 billion emergency funding to fight Coronavirus (COVID19). Dr Precillia Ibekwe, Deputy Director, Special Duties, NCDC, disclosed this at a news briefing addressed by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, an update on the virus on Friday in Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), […]

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Coronavirus: US Testing Maurice Iwu’s Drug, Says Minister

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2020

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonanya Onu, has said the United States is conducting tests on a ‘chemical compound’ isolated by ex-Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Maurice Iwu, as a possible cure for coronavirus. He dismissed reports suggesting that Iwu had found a cure for the disease, adding that his initial […]

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Coronavirus: Research reveals where it lingers, how to kill it

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2020

New research from Singapore published shows that patients with the novel coronavirus extensively contaminate their bedrooms and bathrooms, underscoring the need to routinely clean high-touch surfaces, basins and toilet bowls. The virus was, however, killed by twice-a-day cleaning of surfaces and daily cleaning of floors with a commonly used disinfectant — suggesting that

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Nigerians to seek information from trusted sources

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2020

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to always source for relevant information on preventive measures about coronavirus from reputable health agencies and organisations. Mrs Blessing Ejiofor, UNICEF Communication Officer, Lagos Office, in an electronic statement on Thursday said the organisation in collaboration with WHO was supporting the Nigerian

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COVID-19: Dangote pledges N200m to contain spread in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 3, 2020

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has pledged N200 million to support Federal Government’s effort at containing the spread of Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) in the country. Ms Zouera Youssoufou, Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote Foundation, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said the donation was part of the Foundation’s cardinal objective. Youssoufou said that the foundation