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Deaths in Nigerian city raise concerns over undetected Covid-19 outbreaks (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 11:41:56

Doctors in Kano state report surge in fatal cases of pneumonia among elderlyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNigeria’s president has announced an immediate two-week lockdown...

Nigerian authorities deny wave of deaths is due to Covid-19 (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 07:00:57

Doctors in Kano state report surge in fatal cases of pneumonia among elderlyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDoctors in Kano in north-west Nigeria are reporting a surge in f...

Coronavirus: Nigeria to ease Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May (source — www.bbc.co.uk) 28/04/2020 01:38:10

There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks.

Egypt seeks aid from IMF amid virus-inflicted downturn (source — www.thesundaily.my) 27/04/2020 03:09:09

CAIRO: Egypt is seeking an aid package from the International Monetary Fund to offset the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Sunday.In a televised press ...

Davido releases 'Dolce & Gabanna' music video and donates proceeds to coronavirus research (source — www.cnn.com) 26/04/2020 15:38:48

Nigerian singer, Davido, is doing his part in the fight against COVID-19.

Lagos says masks compulsory to stop virus (source — www.thesundaily.my) 26/04/2020 13:44:00

LAGOS: Authorities in Nigeria’s largest city of Lagos have made wearing of masks mandatory in a bid to halt the coronavirus, a spokesman said Sunday.“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced on Saturday ...

Davido releases 'Dolce & Gabanna' music video and donates proceeds to coronavirus research after fiancée tests positive (source — www.cnn.com) 25/04/2020 22:18:16

Nigerian singer, Davido, is doing his part in the fight against COVID-19.

The coronavirus crisis has exposed China's long history of racism | Hsiao-Hung Pai (source — www.theguardian.com) 25/04/2020 11:00:40

Today Africans in Guangzhou are being demonised over Covid-19, but the roots of this prejudice go back centuriesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“Clean up the foreign trash!...

Push for virus vaccine as Trump disinfectant theory sparks uproar (source — www.thesundaily.my) 25/04/2020 03:24:41

WASHINGTON: The United Nations on Friday launched a global push for a coronavirus vaccine as President Donald Trump triggered an uproar by suggesting patients be treated with disinfectant and the US d...

Longford-based man who recovered from Covid-19 makes headlines in native Nigeria as a beacon of hope (source — www.independent.ie) 23/04/2020 16:39:34

A LONGFORD-based IT worker has offered hope in his native Nigeria that people can recover from Covid-19.

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death