In what has become routine, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced its daily report on the tracking of the novel coronavirus last night on social media – thirty four new cases confirmed (18 in Lagos, 12 in Kano, 1 in Delta and Niger). This is unprecedented. Kano, in particular, is becoming a hot bed for the spread of the contagion, which recorded its index case quite recently and now showing a surge in such a small window.
Comparatively, Nigeria is still not testing as much which explains its low cases of the virus. South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt and even Ghana have significantly high coronavirus cases because of their increased testing capacity. With Nigeria’s squalid healthcare infrastructure, we don’t have the capacity and manpower to test more and this should be a cause for worry.
Seyi Makinde is donating his blood for researchers to come up with a cornavirus cure
Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed willingness to donate his blood to researchers to enable them come up with a cure for coronavirus.
The governor tested positive for COVID-19 in March but recovered quickly after he said he took honey, Vitamin C, and blackseed oil to boost his immune system and fight the deadly virus. Having recovered, he’s volunteering to donate his blood for research. The governor said this in a series of tweets yesterday.
22 coronavirus patients have been discharged in Osun and Lagos
22 COVID19 patients have been discharged in Osun and Lagos. Six of the patients were discharged in Osun state while 16 others were dischared in Lagos. Lagos state governor, Babajide who announced that of the 16 discharged patients, said 14 were males while 2 females including 3 foreigners – 1 British, 1 Chinese and 1 Polish.
Kano records first coronavirus death
Kano state has recorded the first coronavirus death in the North West region of the country since the outbreak of the disease. Kano State Ministry of Health made the announcement on Twitter. The Coronavirus patient died at about 11:55pm yesterday.
Gbajabiamila says maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been sorted out
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives has said that the maltreatment of Nigerians in China has been resolved between both countries. The Speaker who disclosed this on Twitter, said the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria has communicated his finding on the issues. Gbajabiamila also expressed hope of future communication being swift and clear even where there are allegations of wrongdoing by citizens of other countries.
