Category: Health

Russia’s health minister is preparing a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus for October, local news agencies reported on Saturday, after a vaccine completed clinical trials.Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said the Gamaleya Institute, a state research facility in Moscow, had completed clinical trials of the vaccine and paperwork is being prepared to register it,… Continue reading Russia Preparing Mass Vaccination Against Coronavirus For October by Raphael Bichene

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tested positive for coronavirus.Akeredolu confirmed his status via his Twitterhandle on Tuesday.He tweeted, “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self-isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my well being are most appreciated.”In a video attached to the tweet, Akeredolu said he took… Continue reading Governor Akeredolu Positive for Covid-19 by Raphael Bichene

Czechs will no longer have to wear face masks as of July 1, apart from in the capital, the health minister said Thursday, lifting a measure adopted to curb coronavirus infections. Introduced on March 19, the order to cover the mouth and nose led Czechs to sew face masks at home amid a dire shortage… Continue reading Czechs Drop Compulsory Face Masks July 1 by Raphael Bichene

Germany is to go into a hard lockdown over the Christmas period as the number of deaths and infections from the coronavirus reaches record levels. Non-essential shops will close across the country from Wednesday, as will schools, with children to be cared for at home wherever possible. Chancellor Angela Merkel blamed Christmas shopping for a… Continue reading Corona virus: Germany to go into Lockdown Over Christmas by Raphael Bichene

First signs that transmission of the novel coronavirus has again picked up were visible in German official data, just as the country attempts a cautious easing of its lockdown measures. The reproduction or infection rate under close watch by health authorities mounted again to around 1.0, meaning each infected person passes the virus on to… Continue reading German Coronavirus spread Increases With Eased Lockdown by Francisca Ogar

Best selling author Danielle Steel has shared her isolation experience in the ongoing pandemic. The Author who shared her feelings in a Facebook post called on everyone to hang in there. “I have not left my apartment in 7 weeks. I have not jogged, gone for walks, been in the fresh air, seen my loved… Continue reading Danielle Steel Shares Isolation Experience by Francisca Ogar

The increasing reports of confirmed cases and deaths, long after the closure of international and inter-state boarders, reveal the glaring GAPS in the containment and mitigation strategies for COVID-19. Increasing number of cases is proof of the intensity of coronavirus activity, where most people are still in doubt of the reality . Infections are now… Continue reading Containing Intensity of Covid-19 by Halting Community Transmissiom by Dr Emem Omokaro

HOLLYWOOD A-listers have rushed to support Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson after they tested positive for coronavirus.The Castaway actor, 63, said the couple started to feel tired and suffered from “body aches” while filming in Australia before the diagnosis.The couple sought medical advice and tested positive for the deadly bug. They are now in isolation… Continue reading Tom Hanks & Rita Diagnosed with coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that smoking can increase ones chances of contracting the coronavirus. In a tweet on its verified handle, the WHO on Wednesday warned that experts have said smokers with COVID-19 are likely to have more serious conditions that could lead to death. “Smoking damages your lungs and other parts… Continue reading Covid-19: Tobacco Smokers at Higher Risk- WHO by Francisca Ogar