Health
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22 FCT patients in critical condition after COVID-19 killed 20 doctors in one week — NMA
The NMA says Nigeria can beat the "second wave" if everyone followed health guidelines issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
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Lagos seals Queens Park Event Centre for ‘breaking COVID-19 protocol’
Queens Part Event Centre has been banned from operating in Lagos after state authorities accused it of flouting COVID-19 rules.
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COVID-19: Buhari orders taskforce to punish disobedient travellers
Under Buhari's new order, the PTF can sanction violators to any extent that Nigerian laws permit.
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UK’s ‘new’ COVID-19 strain has been in Nigeria since August — scientists
The United Kingdom’s "lineage B.1.1.7" variant of the coronavirus global has made its way into Nigeria, scientists at the Redeemer’s University (RUN), say.
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COVID-19: Nigeria imposes fresh restrictions over ‘second wave’ of coronavirus
The federal government has imposed fresh restrictions on Nigeria over what health policymakers describe as the second wave of coronavirus infections.
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COVID-19: Kaduna closes schools over coronavirus ‘second wave’
The Kaduna State Government has announced the closure of schools across the 23 local government areas of the state.
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Commissioner begs for prayers as Sanwo-Olu catches coronavirus, suffers COVID-19 symptoms
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is undergoing medical treatment after testing positive for the coronavirus, health commissioner Akin Abayomi says.
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Kaduna: El-Rufai self-isolates as family member catches COVID-19
Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has gone into self-isolation as his close aides and an immediate family member tested positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19: FG orders all isolation centres reopened as Nigeria records highest daily cases ever
Nigeria recorded 796 new cases on Friday, health authorities said, smashing previous highest daily record of 745 reported on June 19.
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Adults should wear nappies to stop COVID-19 — government
The advice on nappies is in a section on personal protective equipment in new guidelines for airlines.