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The novel coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan, China, late last year.

International health agencies have expressed concerned about the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mr Abubakar said that the increase was necessitated by the prevailing increase in prices of antigens and other medical consumables.

The north-western state bounded by Sokoto State to the North has not reported a single case in the past 54 days, data from Nigeria’s infectious disease outfit, NCDC, reveals.

The new application reduces the waiting time for lab results of cancer cell detection tests.

Washing of hands with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds is a key part of preventing the spread of coronavirus

As COVID-19 becomes the most intensely covered virus in history, there are important lessons to be drawn from the media’s reporting of another global pandemic: HIV/Aids.

An ideal test for the diagnosis of COVID-19 would be cheap, accurate and easy to use. But most real tests are only one – not all three.

Nigeria is the second hardest-hit country in Africa with 33,153 cases and 774 deaths as of Monday night

The official said some of the issues raised by the angry workers are already being addressed.

There are at least 21 vaccines currently under trial worldwide, according to the WHO.

“It is especially disturbing to see that some governments are punishing workers who voice their concerns about working conditions that may threaten their lives.”

The report also says, “Handwashing is one of the cheapest, easiest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”

COVID-19 cases globally have more than doubled in the past six weeks, reaching 12 million on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

The study examined the bodies of 39 patients with heart conditions who had died while infected with the coronavirus.

WHO calls for equitable access to vaccines, especially for Africa.

Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency says the test kit would expand testing capacity by 50 times and reduce cost by over 500 per cent as compared to the conventional kit in use

According to the researchers, since COVID-19 broke out, there appeared to be a “concerning increase” of a rare brain inflammation

The UN agency said the missed targets have resulted in more than 3.5 million HIV infections and 820,000 AIDS-related deaths.

“…unless countries take dramatic steps to curb zoonotic contagions, global outbreaks like COVID-19 will become more prevalent.”

Mr Otoikhian claims there is secrecy around the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the country. He says that also suggests the disease does not exist.

WHO said the immunisation was carried out while observing COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.