Tag: Coronavirus
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Coronavirus vaccine: WHO chief scientist thinks mid-2021 is possible
Widespread coronavirus vaccination could begin in the middle of next year, the chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan said. She expressed cautious optimism about the state of the research and development process in an interview with dpa. “We have now over 20 candidates in clinical studies. “So we are hopeful that a…
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BREAKING: 134 Nigerians stranded in Sudan arrives in Abuja
134 Nigerians, who had been stranded in Sudan as a result of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have arrived in the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the 134 Nigerians arrived in the country at about 10 am local time on Sunday via Air Sudan. According…
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Health workers question FG’s plan to pay salaries of private schools teachers
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) has questioned the plan by the federal government to pay salaries of private schools teachers affected by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The National President of the MHWUN, Comrade Josiah Biobelemoye in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory questioned the rationale to pay salaries of private schools…
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Nigeria’s Coronavirus infections rise above 36,000 with 653 new cases
Lagos, the epicentre of the virus ramps up 115 new cases, while Kwara recorded a spike of 85 fresh cases and Enugu, 80 new cases. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, continues to record rising cases with 78 new ones; Rivers, 36 cases; Ondo, 35 cases; Oyo, 30 cases; Katsina,28 cases; Abia, 19 cases and Kaduna,…
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Nigerian striker recovers from COVID-19, resumes training
Paul Onuachu, Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Belgian club Genk, has recovered from coronavirus. Onuachu last week tested positive for COVID-19 on his return to Belgium from Nigeria. He was placed in isolation but the latest tests carried out on the lanky striker returned negative. The striker is now billed to resume training with…
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‘Lets stop this nonsense, accept our mistakes and tackle coronavirus the right way’
U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has urged an end to the divisiveness over the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying “let’s stop this nonsense.” He called the White House effort to discredit him “bizarre”. Fauci, who has become a popular and trusted figure during the coronavirus outbreak, came under criticism from President Donald…
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Popular doctor dies of COVID-19 complications in Delta
Dr Toju Eresanara, a popular doctor in Delta State, who played a key role in the reshaping and development of the Central Hospital, Warri, has died of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) complications. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Dr Toju, who was a former Zonal Medical Director and Consultant Anaesthetist at the Hospital, died on Wednesday. He was undergoing…
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BREAKING: Delta gov, Okowa, wife, daughter recover from coronavirus, test negative
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, his wife and daughter have tested negative for coronavirus [COVID-19]. This was revealed on Tuesday morning via the governor’s official and verified Twitter account. I appeal to all residing in Delta to obey all instructions/ regulations in our collective fight to stop the transmission of the virus. God bless…
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WHO sounds alarm as Coronavirus hits new high
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded an alarm as the global burden of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to increase across the globe. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO sounded the alarm on Monday during a virtual briefing on Monday. He said with too many countries headed in the…
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Jack Ma cashes out on Alibaba, firm’s filing reveals
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founder Jack Ma has cut his stake in the company over the past year to 4.8 per cent from 6.2 per cent, cashing out around 8.2 billion dollars at its current share price, the firm’s annual filing released on Friday showed. The divestment comes as Jack retired as the Chinese e-commerce…