HEALTH

ABUJA – The Presidency says there will be no presidential broadcast on COVID-19, on Monday as being speculated in some quarters. Dr Aliyu Sani, the National Coordinator, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, had on Sunday while reacting to a question during a programme on Channels Television, disclosed that President …

The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of the 35th coronavirus (COVID-19) patient, who has tested negative for the virus and cleared from one of the state’s isolation centres. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this in a statement, commended the resilience and commitment of health …

…govt reiterates need for screening, testing to contain pandemic The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of twenty more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this in a statement, …

Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is committed to supporting any intervention aimed at facilitating the treatment of the COVID-19. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. According to Adeyeye, …

…scales up screening, testing exercise in Igueben, Uromi, Ekpoma The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of the 14th coronavirus (COVID-19) patient, who has tested negative twice for the virus and cleared from one of the state’s isolation centres. In a statement, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the state’s Incident Action Plan (IAP) for Coronavirus (COVID-19), which outlines its planning, financing and implementation strategies in containing the pandemic. The governor, who signed the document at the Government House, in Benin City, acknowledged the efforts of different stakeholders in …

The Edo State Government has warned residents against the submission of wrong information, including names, addresses and phone contacts, during the ongoing massive screening and testing exercise across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, …

BENIN CITY – With the rising number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) recorded in Oredo, Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State, the government has enjoined residents to be cautious, proactive and observe all precautionary measures against the spread of the deadly virus. Commissioner for Health, …

Benin – Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, has debunked social media reports that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Shuaibu said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebomhiana Musa, on Monday in Benin. “Some mischief makers have been making some desperate posts with a view …

…screens over 85, 000 residents The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of two more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative twice for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this in a statement, charged all residents …