4,176 Lagosians Are Currently Undergoing Home Treatment of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaTravel4,176 Lagosians Are Currently Undergoing Home Treatment of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 2, 2021

The Lagos State Government has announced that at least, 4,176 persons infected with coronavirus in Lagos State are currently undergoing home-based treatment amidst the second wave of the infections across Nigeria, and the world at large. This figure was disclosed on Friday by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi via his Twitter handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi, adding that 115 cases were in isolation. The Commissioner wrote, “Total number of #COVID19 recovery in communities – 22,789;...

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COVID-19 Second Wave: Edo Records 14 New Cases

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19 Second Wave: Edo Records 14 New Cases

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

Edo government on Thursday said that it had recorded 14 new coronavirus cases, urging residents to be proactive and observe all precautionary measures to guard against spread of the deadly virus. The State Incident Manager on COVID-19, Dr. Andrew Obi, in a statement in Benin on Thursday said that government had reactivated isolation and treatment centres. Obi urged residents in the state to take personal responsibility in protecting themselves to prevent spread of the virus...

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No Facemasks, No Entry as Anambra Schools Resume on Jan. 18, 2021

CoronavirusEducationNewsNigeriaNo Facemasks, No Entry as Anambra Schools Resume on Jan. 18, 2021

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

The Anambra State Government, on Thursday, announced January 18, 2021, as the new resumption date for the second half-first term of 2020/2021 academic session. Prof. Kate Omenugha, the state’s Commissioner for Basic Education, in a statement in Awka, said the change in date followed a directive by Gov. Willie Obiano. The state government had earlier announced Jan.11 as the resumption date. According to the statement, no student or teacher would be allowed into any school...

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Coronavirus: WHO Alerts on New Variants, Recommends Measures to Stem Spread

CoronavirusHealthWorld NewsCoronavirus: WHO Alerts on New Variants, Recommends Measures to Stem Spread

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19), had a major impact on human health globally, infecting a large number of people, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The pandemic “caused severe disease and associated long-term health sequelae, resulting in death and excess mortality, especially among older and vulnerable populations”, WHO said. It also interrupted routine healthcare services; causing disruptions to travel, trade, education, and many...

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 1,031 New Infections, 11 Deaths for Thursday

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: Nigeria Records 1,031 New Infections, 11 Deaths for Thursday

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported  1,031 new infections of Coronavirus (COVID-19)  in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country has so far tested 948,048 persons since the first confirmed case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was announced on Feb. 27,  2020. The public health agency said that the total number of infections in the country...

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Coronavirus: WHO Clears BioNTech’s Vaccine for Emergency Use

CoronavirusNewsWorld NewsCoronavirus: WHO Clears BioNTech’s Vaccine for Emergency Use

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed the data on the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and found on Thursday that it met WHO’s must-have criteria for safety and efficacy – with its benefits offsetting any...

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New Year: Buhari Pledges to Keep Citizens Safe from COVID-19 Resurgence

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaWellnessNew Year: Buhari Pledges to Keep Citizens Safe from COVID-19 Resurgence

PilotnewsJanuary 1, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to keep Nigerians safe from the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic. In a New Year broadcast on Friday in Abuja, the president stated that the Federal Government had completed arrangements to procure and distribute the COVID-19 vaccines to citizens. He, however, enjoined Nigerians to always observe the COVID-19 prevention protocols to check the second wave of the deadly virus in the country. He said: “Keeping...

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CAN Urges Adherence to COVID-19 Protocol, as Makinde Approves Crossover Service

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaRegionsCAN Urges Adherence to COVID-19 Protocol, as Makinde Approves Crossover Service

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2020

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter has advised worshippers in the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service. The state Chairman, CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan. Akinyemiju commended the state Gov. Seyi Makinde for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state. The News...

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Sweden to Allow Flights From Britain But Requires Virus Test

CoronavirusEuropeNewsTravelSweden to Allow Flights From Britain But Requires Virus Test

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2020

Sweden said it would lift a temporary ban for passenger flights from Britain as of Jan. 1, but requires a negative coronavirus test for entry. The move was announced on Wednesday by Mikael Damberg, the Home Affairs Minister, after a cabinet meeting. The requirement for a test and the flight ban applied from Dec. 21 was introduced due to the new, apparently more transmissible variant of the coronavirus that appeared in Britain. Only test results...

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COVID-19: PTF to Focus on Vaccine Procurement in Q1 2021

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaCOVID-19: PTF to Focus on Vaccine Procurement in Q1 2021

PilotnewsDecember 30, 2020

The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will focus on vaccine procurement in the first quarter of 2021. Mamora said this at the PTF national briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The minister said that COVID-19 vaccine would be purchased from any available point of sale or country and would be subjected to the National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control regulation. According...

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