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Cold or COVID? Here’s How To Tell The difference

With the colder months approaching, Africa is entering the traditional seasons for colds and flu, with the additional complication this year that symptoms of those two illnesses can be broadly similar to those experienced by people who have caught the coronavirus and may be at risk of spreading it. Coronavirus or Covid-19 The most common symptoms of coronavirus or Covid-19 are a fever – a temperature of 37.8C (100F) – a new persistent cough (usually dry), and a loss of their sense of taste and/or smell. Patients may also sometimes suffer from fatigue, aches and pains, sore throat, headaches and shortness of breath. Diarrhoea and a runny or stuffy nose are rare. The NHS says symptoms can range from mild to severe. Colds The most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, aches and pains, a runny or stuffy nose and sore […]

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Owambe The Covid-19 way, tips to stay safe

There is perhaps no dispute that Nigeria is one of the most socially vibrant countries in the world. That many Nigerians love partying is not a secret. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, anyone who drove through any town or city in the country would stumble on at least a social gathering including weddings. At most weekends, social media was always awash with pictures of ‘owambe’ (a sobriquet used by many people to refer to a party). However, like other people all over the world, Nigeria has eased the lockdown and lifted the ban on social gatherings, but since the pandemic has yet to be over, it is important to keep to safety rules to prevent coronavirus spread at parties. Here are some tips; Wear face mask, avoid hugs and handshakes When you attend a party, public health expert Mrs Kike Adeniyi, […]

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Corona Virus: the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt tests positive.

Usain Bolt tests positive for the COVID-19 virus after hosting a mask-free bash in celebration of his 34th Birthday. World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free. “Just to be safe I quarantined myself and just taking it easy". Bolt said in the message posted on social media that he appeared to have taped himself while lying in bed. The caption to his post was “Stay safe my ppl”. A video recording shows a number of pro athletes, including Manchester City star Raheem Sterling and Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey, were at the party. A Manchester City spokesman said on Monday that Sterling still was in Jamaica and that he would be tested for […]

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Guateng Covid-19 Hero Dies In Active Service

Professor Anton Stoltz, an expert of infectious disease of the Ekurhuleni and Tshwane District Health Services department in Guateng is dead. Stoltz had his last breath on Wednesday evening following series of complications from surgeries as confirmed by the University of Pretoria, Guateng. The professor had an excellent record with the fight against CoronaVirus as all 19 patients registered under his name all recovered and discharged as reported by the Ekurhuleni and Tshwane District Health Services, a department he worked for until his death. Messages of goodwill have been pouring in numbers since his death as all spoke well of his hard work during his lifetime.

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Lesotho Records First Case of Coronavirus

Lesotho has become the last African country to record COVID-19 cases reportedly from a traveller who had visited Saudi Arabia. This past wednesday, South Africa reported that out of 81 tests that have been conducted on travellers from South Africa and Saudi Arabia, one was positive. Lesotho is still awaiting the results of an additional 301 tests. Reports of the outbreak comes at a politically uncertain time as Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane is set to resign this week following  the collapse of his coalition in parliament in addition to having been charged for the murder of his former wife almost three years ago.

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Sadio Mane donates to his home country of Senegal to help combat covid-19 – coronavirus

Liverpool standout Sadia Mane is once again giving back to his homeland. This time his efforts are to assist in the preparation and potential fight with the Global spread of Covid-19 , better known as the Corona Virus. Late last year in the Wuhan district of China, a Upper Lung virus broke out with cases of Pneumonia being reported within a condensed population. After several conflicting stories, news of virus began to spread as citizens traveled outside of the Wuhan district. The spread of the virus hit Iran, parts of Europe and even caused the complete shutdown of Italy. The spread , however has taken it's time to get to Africa with few reported cases. It seems now that 26 African nations have cases of Coronavirus to the Pandemic has reached the continent. Mane's contribution to Senegal is a generous […]

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