Nigeria news today headlines : Sunday 22nd March 2020
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Coronavirus: UK Nurses Wear Trash Bags
Here’s how desperate it’s getting … medical professionals in England are so strapped for supplies, nurses are now wearing trash bags to protect themselves from the coronavirus. The pic was snapped at Northwick Park Hospital in London. The hospital declared an emergency Thursday after it was filled to capacity in the critical care unit. One
Italy Turns To Army To Assemble Life-saving Ventilators
Army technicians are working with an Italian ventilator company in a bid to speed up production with the country in desperate need of the devices as it tackles coronavirus. Bologna based Siare Engineering International Group has 25 army technicians working with its production supervisors to manage the expanded production and help assemble machines. Gianluca Preziosa,
Coronavirus: Minnesota Confirms First Death Case
The Minnesota Department of Health on Saturday confirmed the state’s first death due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Officials say a Ramsey County resident in their 80s died on Thursday Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm said the death underscores the importance of protecting the most vulnerable residents in the state, especially
Church Increases Services To Conform With LASG Directive
The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ikate (HTAC) of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland Archdeaconry said that the church adjusted its service time to ensure total compliance with the Lagos State Government’s directive on preventive measures against COVID-19. Ven. Olusegun Ajayi, the Archdeacon in-charge of the parish told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday
North Korea Test Fires Missiles At Corona
North Korea is threatening war while the world is shaking with fear of the coronavirus. South Korean forces say North Korea has tested two missiles. Two short-range ballistic missiles were reportedly tested. The South Korean Chief of Staff said in a statement that the missiles traveled at a height of 410 feet at a height
COVID-19: Millions Under Lockdown Globally
Streets, squares and highways were deserted in large parts of the world at the weekend as curfews and lockdowns multiplied in the face of the rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining many health systems. Three American states with a combined population of 70 million are moving to restrict residents to their homes to prevent the spread
French Air Force Moves COVID-19 Patients To Ease Overcrowding
The French Air Force is transporting coronavirus patients to the west of the country to ease pressure on overcrowded hospitals in the east. Airlifts will transport patients in critical condition from the city of Mulhouse in eastern France to the Aquitaine region in the west, according to a statement from the French Ministry of Armed
COVID-19: Passengers Stranded As The Benin Republic Closes Border
Hundreds of passengers were stranded in Seme on Saturday as the Benin Republic closed its border over the global coronavirus pandemic. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited Seme border reports that the Benin Republic had closed the departure and arrival gates as early as 6:00 a.m. on Saturday NAN reports that most
Google Releases Coronavirus Website
As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases skyrockets in the U.S., Google has stepped up with a new website that serves as an information portal for those looking for information and resources for help. And it has upgrade the Google search experience, too. As Google outlines in a blog post on the new COVID-19 portal, the disease
WHO Launches ‘Health Alert’ To Debunk COVID-19 Myths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday launched a Health Alert on WhatsApp where over 1.5 billion users can ask questions and they will be provided with reliable information about new coronavirus 24/7. This will also serve government decision-makers by providing the latest numbers and situation reports, WhatsApp said in a statement. To contact the
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