Coronavirus

BREAKING: Coronavirus confirmed in Lagos

The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19.…

Pope Francis cancels event as he falls ill amid coronavirus crisis in Italy

Pope Francis cancelled a church service today after he was struck down with illness.…

Chloroquine not established cure for coronavirus —NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association has described claims that chloroquine phosphate is a cure for…

Coronavirus: Nigerian journalist raises alarm over ‘insufficient’ scanners at airport

A Nigerian journalist has raised an alarm over the insufficient thermal scanners for screening…

Iran’s vice president tests positive for coronavirus

Iran's vice president for women and family affairs, Masoumeh Ebtekar, has tested positive for…

Hilarious reactions trail prophet’s plan to destroy coronavirus

Recall the viral video of a Nigerian clergyman, Prophet David Elijah of the Glorious…

Coronavirus: Nigerian clergyman announces plans to visit China to ‘prophetically’ destroy virus

A Nigerian clergyman, Prophet David Elijah of the Glorious Mount of Possibility Church in…

Filming of Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ in Italy postponed over coronavirus

The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus has forced producers to postpone a planned three-week…

Video: I insist that coronavirus is caused by corruption, Magu says despite EFCC denial

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has…

BREAKING: Brazil confirms first coronavirus case

Brazil’s health ministry said on Wednesday a Sao Paulo resident has been diagnosed with…

Coronavirus: Austria seals off Innsbruck hotel after reporting first two cases

Austria reported its first two cases of coronavirus on Tuesday and sealed off a…

Coronavirus: South Korea reports 169 new cases, total tops 1,200

South Korea's COVID-19 case total jumped well into four figures on Wednesday (Feb 26)…

WHO confirm second case of Coronavirus, urges Africa to prepare

The World Health Organisation's (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has urged…

Update: Lassa fever kills eight as four more health workers contract disease

The National Centre for Disease Control has said additional eight people had died from…

Coronavirus scare: Bus passengers from Italy blocked in France

France on Monday blocked the passengers of a coach that had travelled from the…