The Office for National Statistics has released new figures on the number of deaths involving coronavirus. The data gives us the most accurate picture of where deaths are occurring. Unlike the statistics we have heard about before now, these include every community…
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…
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,”…
‘Those Trucks That Killed Him Are Still There’ — Fans Mourn Dagrin Nine Years After
A fan wrote: “9years ago #Dagrin died in an accident. He drove into a truck parked by the roadside. Guess what, those trucks still park on the road. He had internal bleeding but the Doctors didn’t detect. Guess what, negligence…
Why men die before women – WHO
A World Health Organisation (WHO) report says men are more likely to die earlier than women. The “2019 World Health Statistics” published on the WHO website on Thursday, said that where men and women faced the same disease, women often…
Nipsey Hussel: How Cardi B, Lebron James, Dj Khaled, other celebrities reacted to rapper’s death
United States rapper, Nipsey Hussle was on Sunday announced dead. The 33-year-old was shot on Sunday and pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, the Los Angeles Times reported. His sudden death has stirred heartwarming reactions from likes of Kevin…
Lassa Fever kills 8 persons; 40 cases recorded in Plateau
Kamshak made the disclosure on Thursday, during the Agenda for Social Behavioural Communication Committee (SBCC), Review Meeting, held in Jos. Dr Kuden Kamshak, the Plateau health commissioner, has confirmed eight persons killed by Lassa Fever, with 40 cases recorded across the…
Princess Diana’s friends urge Channel 4 not to show ‘private’ tapes
Friends of Princess Diana have urged Channel 4 not to broadcast controversial video tapes of her talking about her troubled marriage. The documentary, Diana: In Her Own Words, is due to be aired ahead of the 20th anniversary of her…