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Oct

22

2020

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Gilead’s remdesivir first to win US approval to treat COVID-19

Health, BusinessCoronavirus, Cure for Covid-19, Health

The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved Gilead Sciences Inc’s antiviral drug Veklury – better known as remdesivir – for the treatment of COVID-19, the company announced Thursday. Veklury is the brand name for remdesivir, which was previously authorised by the FDA for emergency use to treat patients who have been hospitalised with COVID-19. Gilead becomes the first and only company to receive approval for a COVID-19 treatment in the US, according to the company’s press release. Remdesivir, which was developed by Gilead as a treatment for Ebola, works to stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that…

Oct

03

2020

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Covid -19: Obama Wishes President Trump Quick Recovery

Health, World NewsBarrack Obama, Coronavirus, Donald Trump, Nigeria NCDC, White house

Former US President Barack Obama has wished President Donald Trump and Melania a speedy recovery. Yesterday, the White House had announced that Trump and Melania tested positive for coronavirus. In a post to his Facebook page as seen by thewhisperer, Obama wrote: “Michelle and I hope that the President, First Lady, and all those affected by the coronavirus around the country are getting the care they need and are on the path to a speedy recovery. Obviously, we’re in the midst of a big political battle right now, and while there’s a lot at stake, let’s remember that we’re all…

Oct

02

2020

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Covid -19: US President, Donald Trump, Melania test positive for coronavirus

Health, World NewsCoronavirus, Donald Trump, United State of America

United States of America President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for coronavirus. Trump broke the news on his verified Twitter account, saying they’ll get through it together. Trump wrote: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this together.” Trump is seeking a reelection into the White House.

Sep

30

2020

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 201 New Cases as Lagos and Rivers records 77 and 37 cases respectively

HealthAbuja, Coronavirus, Lagos, NCDC, Nigeria

Nigeria recorded 201 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, 30th September, taking the total infections to 58,848. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said a total of 50,358 infected people have recovered, while the country has recorded 1,112 total deaths. A breakdown of the 201 new cases were given as follows: Lagos- 77 Rivers- 37 Plateau- 25 FCT- 13 Kaduna- 12 Ogun- 12 Adamawa- 8 Taraba-7 Imo- 1 Kwara- 2 Osun -2 Oyo -1 Abia- 1

Sep

30

2020

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Why I didn’t wed Chioma this year – Davido

EntertainmentBabcock University, Chioma Roland, Coronavirus, Davido, Nigeria

Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has revealed that the coronavirus pandemic ruined his wedding plans with fiancee, Chioma Rowland. Davido stated this in an interview with Ebuka on Bounce Radio live. The couple got engaged in September last year and many believed they would have tied the knot by now. However, Davido said their wedding was supposed to take place in July 2020, but that the pandemic prevented it from happening. “Honestly, Corona messed plans up because it was meant to be in July. I have decided probably sometime next year. For now, I want…

Sep

29

2020

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Covid-19: Africa COVID-19 stats: 874,036 cases; 18,498 deaths; 524,557 recoveries

HealthAfrica, Africa CDC, Coronavirus, Covid 19 Update, NCDC, Nigeria

With more than 870,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic in their various countries. According to the latest data by the John Hopkins University and Africa Center for Disease Control on COVID-19 in Africa, the breakdown remains fluid as countries confirm cases as and when. As of May 13, every African country had recorded an infection, the last being Lesotho. We shall keep updating this list largely sourced from the John Hopkins University tallies, Africa CDC and from…

Sep

15

2020

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Mental health legislation and policy role in solving Covid’19 By Victor Egba

Health, OpinionCoronavirus, Nigeria, Senate

It was John F. kenedy that said “change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”. Applicably the Nigerian legislation on mental health have remained in the past, and sadly colonial relic, which have relegated the practice and safety of mentally challenged to the background, this is not without its accompanying consequences. The lack luster attitude of our policy makers or outright ignorance of the significant need to protect mentally challenged people who are statistically put at about twenty (20) million. This figure according to the…

Aug

28

2020

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Coronavirus Update: Is the slowing down in Africa genuine?

HealthAfrica, Coronavirus, Nigeria, South Africa

Following the relaxation of restrictions across Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said the Covid-19 outbreak in Africa may have passed its peak, but it warns governments not to be complacent. The number of new daily confirmed cases overall has been dropping for a month now, although some countries are experiencing a rise in cases. So what do know about the course of the disease in Africa? At what rate is coronavirus spreading? Over the past four weeks, there has been an average 17% fall in the number of weekly new cases being reported. "We have had what seems…