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COVID-19: Latest News & Updates

COVID-19 and malaria may have similar symptoms but are caused by different agents. Note that while COVID-19 can spread from person to person, malaria cannot.

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Date	Title
25 August 2020	Again, FG Restates Commitment To Strenghtening Routine Health Care Services Amidst COVID-19.
21 August 2020	Events Can Easily Be Forgotten When Not Properly Documented Says Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Commends Those Who Chronicled COVID-19 Event In Nigeria.
17 August 2020	Dr. Ehanire Says Fewer COVID-19 Positive Cases In The Past Few Days Give No Reason To Rejoice Or To Lower Our Guard, Collaboration Between Citizens & Government Key For Containment Of COVID-19.
14 August 2020	Mamora Raises Concern Over Resurgence Of COVID-19 Infection Among Health Workers In Nigeria.
12 August 2020	As Israeli Makes Good Its Pledge Of 2nd Donation Of 3D Face Masks Support To Nigeria, Dr. Osagie Ehanire Expresses Wish That Nigeria Could Reciprocate.
11 August 2020	Subject Your Research Discoveries To Regular Procedural Checks, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora Charges Claimants To COVID-19 Herbal Mixture.
11 August 2020	COVID-19: US Donates 200 Life-Saving Ventilators To Nigeria.
10 August 2020	When Economy Reopens, Danger Looms If Nigerians Don't Observe Non-Pharmaceutical COVID-19 Protocol Says Dr. Ehanire.
05 August 2020	Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora Flags Off Air Logistics Support For COVID-19 Medical Equipment From Nigeria To ECOWAS/WAHO.
03 August 2020	Dr. Ehanire Says 286,091 Samples Tested With 20,308 Persons Treated And Discharged, Not Indicative Of Flattening Curve But Suggestive That Our COVID-19 Management Strategy Is Not Failing And We Must Continue To Sustain Efforts.
31 July 2020	Honourable Minister Of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire Joins National Coordinator, PTF On COVID-19, Others To Receive 2nd Batch Medical Supplies Purchased With UN Basket Fund For COVID-19 Response.
27 July 2020	60 PCR Laboratories Active Nationwide Says Dr. Ehanire.
24 July 2020	Dr. Ehanire Says Risk Of COVID-19 Infection Is Now Higher With Increasing Community Spread, Commends CMDs Of Some Tertiary Hospitals, Appreciates India Government For Donating Drugs.
24 July 2020	COVID-19: States, FCT Receive N100 Million Each To Boost Response Activities - Ehanire.
24 July 2020	Madagascar Herbal Mixture Cures Cough Not COVID-19 Says Ehanire, Warns Against Mass Gathering At Oncoming Sallah.
24 July 2020	Madagascar Drug Treats Cough Not COVID-19, Ehanire Discloses While Advising Healthy Foods With Right Nutrients To Build Immunity.