The presence of EG.5 or the sub-lineages of the coronavirus has been reported in Uganda, Egypt, Cape Verde, and South Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said. On August 9, 2023, the World Health Organisation designated EG.5, a descendant lineage of XBB.1.9.2, and its sub-lineages as a variant of interest, following the
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Another new variant of coronavirus has emerged in Nigeria, a leading public health official has said. John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed the existence of the new P681H strain on Thursday, Dec 24, saying it is different from the ones found recently in the UK and South Africa.
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A Former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings has reportedly died of coronavirus-related complications. His demise comes less than a month after he buried his mother. The ex president died at the age of 73. Rawlings, who is one of the most respected African leaders, was a military leader in Ghana and later became a politician
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Ajax to travel with reduced 17-man squad vs FC Midtjylland; Bayern Munich to face Salzburg without Niklas Suele; Real Madrid defender Eder Militao tests positive ahead of Inter Milan clash; Dynamo Kiev have six players test positive before Barcelona match An insider at the club described the situation as a “coronavirus bomb” after confirming that
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Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Juventus action in Sunday’s Serie A clash with Spezia after the club announced he has recovered from covid-19. The Portugal forward had been self-isolating since testing positive for the virus while away on international duty in early October. Ronaldo has not played for Juve since a 2-2 draw against Roma
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, global football’s governing body said on Tuesday. Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms, is in self-isolation and will quarantine for at least 10 days, FIFA added in a statement. “All people who came into contact with the FIFA President during the last
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Cristiano Ronaldo is under investigation for breaking coronavirus rules when he flew from Portugal to Italy after testing positive for the disease. Recall the five-time Ballon d’Or winner tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Portugal earlier this month and flew back to Italy via a private air ambulance. When asked if Ronaldo
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Minister of Health in Madagascar, Ahmad Ahmad, has been fired by the country’s president as coronavirus spreads in the country. The sack came one month after Ahmad had some issues with the President for seeking external help for COVID-19. Coronavirus cases in Madagascar rose in July, regardless of official campaigns to promote a controversial herbal
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Dr. Stella Emmanuel, a medical doctor practising in America, is trending online after speaking emotionally about COVID-19 on Monday in the United States. Delivering her speech at a news conference in Washington, Dr. Emmanuel stated that hydroxychloroquine, zinc and Zithromax were effective cures for the virus. The medical practitioner spoke at an event organised by
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Nigeria on Saturday night recorded 438 fresh cases of COVID-19. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), stated this on its Twitter handle, adding that the fresh cases were recorded in 23 states of the federation and the FCT. They noted that 11 people died from complications arising from the virus as at Saturday night,
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Total of Five Hundred and Three (503) new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, announced the figure on Tuesday. NCDC said Lagos State recorded 153 cases, while Ondo State followed with 76 cases. Nigeria now has a total of 29,879 confirmed cases and 669 deaths. The
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Ebonyi State Governor, David Nweze Umahi, has tested positive for the deadly COVID-19. The governor made the announcement in a statement he signed on Saturday. He, however, noted that he is asymptomatic and has since isolated himself in line with Nigeria Center For Disease Control (NCDC) protocols. He said he has handed over the running of
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According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, 573 new cases of COVID19 has been recorded in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday June 15, announced 573 new cases of Coronavirus. A breakdown of the new cases across different states in the country is as follows; Lagos-216, Rivers-103, Oyo-68, Edo-40,
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Ex-Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi is reportedly in a critical condition over coronavirus complications. Abiola Ajimobi is reportedly battling the novel virus in a hospital in Lagos, according to Sahara Reporters. The publication adds that he’s in critical condition. Ajimobi was a few weeks ago rushed to the facility after his health condition deteriorated and
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The Nigeria Center for Disease Control has recorded 403 new confirmed cases of the COVID19 pandemic in the country. The confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria has now hit 16,085 after 403 people tested positive on Sunday, June 14, 2020. According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), 73 cases were recorded in Gombe,
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