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The report said the next step is for scientists to determine the correct human dosage, to make sure the level used is safe for humans.

Amidst the global coronavirus outbreak, Nigeria has also been battling a Lassa fever outbreak since the beginning of the year

Mr Ghebreyesu said debt relief is essential for developing countries, to enable them to take care of their people and avoid economic collapse.

The move is to reduce congestion in the prisons and also avert the spread of the virus among a large population.

The finding highlights the importance of protective equipment in hospitals to protect the frontline healthcare workers.

Osun State had only five coronavirus confirmed cases until Wednesday when the figure jumped to 14

Of the eight new cases reported on Tuesday, so far, three are in Osun, three are in the FCT, one in Lagos and one in Ogun State.

It takes at least a month to treat a Covid-19 patient to the point that the virus will not be traceable in the body system, the minister says.

“There is no specific evidence to suggest the wearing of masks by the mass population has any potential benefit.”

There are facts you need to know to properly protect yourself and loved ones against the coronavirus.

A quick gaze down history shows similar pandemics that had ravaged mankind over the decades leaving behind massive death tolls.

WHO, on Friday, urged countries to stop using medicines that are not proven to be effective against COVID-19.

Intensive care is vital in the treatment of coronavirus, but experts estimate that one in 285,000 people in Nigeria could have access to critical treatment.

There were early controversies surrounding the use of chloroquine as a treatment option for COVID-19.

Condom is the most widely used contraceptives in the world.

“Chloroquine is not a harmless panacea for COVID-19,” wrote Dan Vick, a pathologist.

The organisation said countries can ill-afford to face additional outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

The conclusion was given to settle the concerns of taking hypertension medications when infected with COVID-19.

Benue State has recorded its first confirmed case of Covid-19.

The tips were issued by WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Thursday in a video clip.

Last week, the death toll from Lassa fever was 161, meaning 15 people died from the disease within the last week.

With the rise in cases of Covid-19, the issue of self-isolation has raised public concerns in the country.