Opinion: Are we overreacting to the coronavirus? Let’s do the math

As coronavirus deaths and infections plateau in many parts of the country, and as the economic damage of stay-at-home orders mounts, a question is gaining ground: Are we overreacting? Some economists and business leaders believe the costs of constraining the…

Complications Coronavirus Can Cause

If you have COVID-19, the illness that comes from infection with the recently discovered coronavirus, your symptoms may be relatively mild and manageable at home. That’s true for most people. But if you’re older or have another illness such as diabetes or heart disease, you’re…

Ellis Marsalis, jazz legend and father of Wynton, dies of suspected coronavirus, aged 85

Pianist and father to a jazz dynasty has died after being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 symptoms. Ellis Louis Marsalis Jr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played saxophone at high school, but then switched to piano when studying classical music at Dillard…

UN Nigeria Announces COVID-19 Emergency Response for Displaced and Most Vulnerable in North-east Nigeria

The United Nations in Nigeria on Tuesday declared it is taking emergency preparedness and response measures to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus to the most vulnerable crisis-affected people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. These measures also address immediate humanitarian…

Italy’s coronavirus death toll passes 10,000. Many are asking why the fatality rate is so high

When Milan resident Antonia Mortensen was pulled over by police while driving recently, it wasn’t for a traffic offense. It was to instruct her fellow passenger to sit in the back of the car and to check that both were…

Prince Charles future King of England tests positive for coronavirus

England’s future king Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House said today.The 71 year-old prince displays mild symptoms but remains in “good health”, the spokesman for the royal family said. His wife, Camilla tested negative. The tests were…

Kylie Jenner Debuts Gorgeous New Hair Makeover In Isolation: See Her Shorter,Lighter Locks

Kylie Jenner may be ‘bored’ at home, but at least she has an exciting new ‘do! The cosmetics mogul revealed a caramel bob to fans while quarantining at home. Kylie Jenner, 22, has undergone a hair makeover — again! The…

CORONAVIRUS: FIRSTBANK DEPLOYS MEASURES TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS

Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced proactive measures it has taken to control the spread of the COVID – 19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Bank’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said…

Can You Have Coronavirus Without Symptoms? Here’s All You Need To Know

The rapidly spreading Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, has created a panicky situation across the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this outbreak a pandemic as countries are witnessing an increasing number of confirmed cases. The Centre for Disease…

Nigeria records first coronavirus death

Nigeria has recorded the first coronavirus death, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Monday. “The 1st #COVID19 death in Nigeria has been recorded. The case was a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK,”…