Corona Virus

NCDC Shares Photo Of The Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Some Kano State Residents Are Drinking

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 22, 2020

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, this morning shared a photo fo the liquid mixture some Kano state indigenes are ingesting, claiming it is a vaccine against COVID19.

NCDC shares photo of the fake COVID19 vaccine some Kano state residents are ingesting

In a tweet posted on its handle this morning, NCDC warned against consuming any of such mixtures, adding that there is currently no vaccine or drug approved for COVID19 prevention.

“A liquid mixture is being sold with claims that it is”#COVID19 vaccine”. This is FALSE! There is currently NO VACCINE or drug approved for #COVID19 prevention by health authorities #TakeResponslibility Only purchase & consume drugs at accredited pharmacies or health facilities”

See tweet below:

Police Intercept Corpse Of Suspected COVID-19 Patient In Osun

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 21, 2020

The Police in Osun State intercepted a car carrying the corpse of suspected COVID-19 patient into the State from Ibadan, Oyo state.

The car was intercepted around 6:30 PM on Sunday at the Odo Oba border along Ibadan/Iwo road by operatives enforcing lockdown order in Osun.

According to a source, the medical team at the border suspected the corpse to have died of COVID-19 in Oyo State.

It was gathered by our Correspondent that a Mazda 323 car, ash colour with registration number KFS 409 EH which was used to convey the corpse was driven by one Ismaila Ademola.

It was also learnt that the corpse was identified as Yusuf Ishola and the car used in conveying the corpse belongs to one Mrs. Texaco.

A source also disclosed that security operatives and some government officials escorted the vehicle back to Divisional Police Officer, Adebayo Micheal, at Iyana Offa in Oyo State to hand over the car with the corpse.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident and said that the commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo has directed closer monitoring of border towns.

COVID-19: We Have Two Confirmed Cases In Abia

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 20, 2020

We have received the report of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Abia State this evening from NCDC. Both patients are advanced in age but currently stable at an isolation center in our state.

On the direction of the Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, we have deployed our ventilators to the isolation center in readiness for their use if eventually required to nurse them back to good health. Our well trained medical personnel are offering all necessary support and we hope and pray the patients survive this ailment.

Contact tracing has commenced in earnest and our rapid response team is currently moving to bring in those who may have had contact with the two index cases.

Meanwhile, the result of “Prosper Vincent” returned negative and he will promptly be released from isolation.

We wish to call on our people not to panic but continue to observe all the guidelines issued by NCDC and the state inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19:

-Stay at home unless there is a compelling need to go out either to buy drugs or food. Do so with your face mask on.

COVID-19: Here Are The FULL List Of COVID-19 Test Centres In Lagos

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 20, 2020

The Lagos State Government has announced COVID-19 test centres in its 20 Local Government Areas.

It, however, said the visit to the centres is ‘strictly” by appointment, not emergency in a tweet on its official handle on Sunday.

To book the appointment, residents were told to make requests through app.alertclinic.com at the test centre closest to them.

Lagos has recorded 309 cases, 94 recoveries and 14 fatalities, making it the epicentre of coronavirus in Nigeria.

COVID-19 TEST CENTRES IN LAGOS STATE

Somolu Local Government – Wright Memorial Primary Health Centre (Emmanuel Street, Somolu)
Ifako Ijaiye Local Government – Ifako Mini Stadium (College Road beside Ifako General Hospital)
Ojo Local Government – Ojo PHC (1, Rest House, Ojo)
Eti-Osa Local Government – Ikota Primary School (Lekki-Epe Expressway)
Surulere Local Government – Surulere LG Secretariat (24 Alhaji Masha Road, Surulere)
Kosofe Local Government – Ogudu Area Office (By Ogudu Roundabout, Ogudu Road)
Amuwo Odofin Local Government – Amuwo Odofin LG Secretariat (41 Road, Festac Town)
Ikorodu Local Government – ItaElewa PHC (Oriwu Road, Ikorodu) / Igbogbo PHC (32, Bola Ahmed Way, Igbogbo)
Lagos Island Local Government – IganIduganran PHC (151/152 Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island)
Epe Local Government – Epe PHC (Epe/Ijebu-Ode Expressway bu Oba’s Palace)
Lagos Mainland Local Government – Simpson PHC (1, Glover Road, by Simpson Street, Ebute-Meta)
Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government – Akere PHC (106, Baale Street, OluwaAkere)
Ibeju Lekki Local Government – Awoyaya Mayfair Estate (Beside First Bank)
Apapa Local Government – Apapa Iganmu LCDA Secretariat (41, Gaskiya Road, Badia Apapa)
Alimosho Local Government – Bola Ahmed Tinubu PHC (Vulcaniser Bus Stop, Egbeda) / Ipaja mini-stadium (Fela Field, Ipaja) / Rauf Aregbesola PHC (1,
Powerline Road, Okunola, Mosan-Okunola) / Meiran PHC (1, Meiran Road, Meiran) / Ijegun PHC (30, Kudeyibu Street, Transformer Bus Stop, Old Isolo Road,
Ijegun, along Ejigbo Road / Helen Aderonke PHC (Olorunfunmilayo Primary School, OPC junction, Idimu Bus Stop)
Oshodi Isolo Local Government – Ajibulu PHC (1, Ajibulu Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi)
Ikeja Local Government – Ikeja LG Secretariat (2/3, Obafemi Awolowo Way)
Agege Local Government – Sango PHC (2, Balogun Street, Pen Cinema, Agege)
Badagry Local Government – Ajara Flagship Health Centre (1, Wande Street, Opp. 100 Shops, Ajara Badagry)
Mushin Local Government – Isola Road PHC (Isolo Road, near Zone D Police Command, Mushin / Odi-Olowo LCDA Secretariat (Ilupeju)

Coronavirus: Over 160,000 Dead As Confirmed Cases Hit Two Million Globally

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 20, 2020

The worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 160,685 on Sunday, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1100 GMT.

More than 2,334,130 declared cases have been registered in 193 countries and territories since the epidemic first emerged in China in December.

Of these cases, at least 518,900 are now considered recovered.

The tallies, using data collected by AFP from national authorities and information from the World Health Organization (WHO), probably reflect only a fraction of the actual number of infections.

Many countries are testing only the most serious cases.

In the United States, now the worst-hit country, the death toll stood at 39,090 with 735,287 infections. At least 66,819 patients have recovered.

Italy is the next most-affected country with 23,227 deaths and 175,925 confirmed infections.

It is followed by Spain with 20,453 fatalities and 195,944 confirmed infections, France with 19,323 deaths and 151,793 infections and Britain with 15,464 deaths and 114,217 cases.

China excluding Hong Kong and Macau has to date declared 4,632 deaths and 82,735 cases.

Europe has listed 1,153,148 cases and 101,493 deaths to date, the US and Canada together have 768,670 cases with 40,619 deaths, Asia 162,256 cases with 6,951 deaths, the Middle East 122,819 cases with 5,559 deaths, Latin America and the Caribbean 98,202 cases with 4,915 deaths, Africa 21,165 cases with 1,058 deaths and Oceania 7,879 cases with 90 deaths.

– AFP

We Have Spent Over N1bn In COVID-19 Fight - Obaseki Reveals

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 20, 2020

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki holds a love briefing on COVID-19 by the State Response Team in Benin on April 19, 2020.

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says the state government has spent over N1billion to curtail the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking in Benin during a live briefing on the virus by the State Response Team on Sunday, Governor Obaseki reiterated his administration’s commitment in ending the scourge of the virus in the state.

“The government of Edo State is leading this battle from the front. We have already spent over N1billion of our limited resources so far on this fight.
“We have constituted the Edo State Fund-Raising Committee which is made up of our sons and daughters who are captains of industries, religious leaders, traditional rulers to help us galvanise efforts at mobilizing resources to beef up the state government’s response to this pandemic,” he said.

According to him, the decision of the state government to review the partial lockdown imposed on residents was borne after reviewing the COVID-19 tests carried out on suspects.

BREAKING!! 86 New Cases Of Covid-19 Have Been Discovered In Nigeria, 70 In Lagos - See Details

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 20, 2020

Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria keeps skyrocketing despite lockdown.

New update from NCDC revealed that 86 new cases of Covid-19 have emerged with Lagos claiming the highest number with 70 new cases.

7 in FCT, 3 in Katsina, 3 in Akwa Ibom, 1 in Jigawa, 1 in Bauchi and 1 in Borno.

In total, 627 confirmed cases of #Covid19 in Nigeria . 170 have been discharged with 21 deaths.

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Kano Records First Coronavirus Death

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

The Kano State Government has confirmed the death of a COVID-19 patient in the state.

A tweet by the state’s Ministry for Health via its official Twitter handle: @KNSMOH, read:

“Wednesday, 15th April 2020.As at 11:55 pm, 1 death of #COVID19 has been recorded in @KanostateNg.”

Though details of the late patient were not given, the state’s health ministry however said that twelve new cases of the disease have been recorded as at Wednesday, April 15.

Currently, the State has recorded 16 confirmed cases of the coronavirus as at 11:20pm, April 15, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Coronavirus: Nigerian Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 In Lagos

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

A Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Chugbo Emeka, on Wednesday morning, died of coronavirus-related complications after treating an infected patient in his private hospital.
The Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association confirmed the development on Wednesday.

Dr. Emeka died after contracting the disease from a COVID-19 patient he was said to have managed in a private hospital where he worked.

He was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH after showing severe symptoms.

NMA in a statement said, “NMA regrets to announce the death of Dr. Chugbo Emeka at the LUTH isolation treatment ward. He died in the early hours of 15/04/2020.

“Until his death, he was a Private Medical Practitioner who was exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19.

“We condole with his immediate family and members of the medical community for this painful loss.” we quoted him as saying.

Relatively, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the death of a 63-year-old Nigerian who has no history of travel or contact with any confirmed case.

63 Years old Man Dies of Corona Virus in Lagos

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, who announced this, said the deceased had no travel history nor any contact with any of the confirmed cases of COVID19 cases.

”25 new cases of #COVID19 Infection confirmed in Lagos State.

Total number of confirmed #COVID19Lagos cases rises to 2178 fully recovered #COVID19 patients; 2 females & 6 males were discharged

Total discharged #COVID19 patients in Lagos is now 69. Lagos recorded another #COVID19 death;

a 63 year old male, Nigerianwho had no history of travel or contact with any confirmed case.

Total #COVID19 related deaths now stands at 7” his tweet read

WHO Warns About Dangers Of Premature Lifting Of COVID-19 Restrictions

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 10, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned countries on Friday to be cautious about lifting restrictions introduced to curb the spread of the new coronavirus and voiced alarm it was taking hold in Africa.

The United Nations agency would like to see an easing, but at the same time “lifting restrictions could lead to a deadly resurgence,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference.

He said there had been a “welcome slowing” of epidemics in some European countries – Italy, Germany, Spain and France – but there had been an “alarming acceleration” elsewhere including community transmission in 16 countries of Africa.

Nearly 1.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 92,000 deaths have been reported to the Geneva-based agency, Tedros said.

Yemen reported its first case of the novel coronavirus on Friday as aid groups braced for an outbreak in a country where war has shattered health systems and spread hunger and disease.

Tedros said he was particularly concerned by the large number of infections reported among health workers.

“In some countries reports of up to 10 percent of health workers being infected, this is an alarming trend,” he said.

A new U.N. supply task force will coordinate and scale up the procurement and distribution of protective gear, lab diagnostics and oxygen to the countries that need it most.

“Every month we will need to ship at least 100 million medical masks and gloves, up to 25 million N-95 respirators, gowns and face shields, up to 2.5 million diagnostic tests and large quantities of oxygen concentrators and other equipment

for clinical care,” he said.

The World Food Programme – the U.N. agency that handles logistics – will deploy eight 747 aircraft, 8 medium-sized cargo aircraft and several smaller passenger planes to transport the goods and aid workers needed in the operation which will have 8 hubs, he added.

Tedros urged donors to contribute to WFP’s operation which will cost an estimated $280 million, while the cost of procuring supplies will be “much greater”.

Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme said the world owed a tremendous debt to front-line health workers, and it was vital they got the right protective gear.

Tedros said no country was immune from the pandemic, which was spreading panic around the world. Cases have recently been found in some parts of Japan with no known links to other outbreaks.

“From this pandemic we have to try to learn…what the gaps are, this is a message even for the developed countries. Across the board you see a lack of preparedness of the public health system,” Tedros said.

“No country is immune. No country can claim it has a strong health system. We have to be really honest and assess and address this problem.”

Reuters

COVID-19: Imo Bans Easter Church Services

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 10, 2020

The Imo state government has banned Easter church services in the state.

The state commissioner for Information and strategy, Declan Emelumba, said that lockdown in the state against the spread of COVID-19 will continue.

He disclosed that the government lifted the lockdown order on Friday to enable people shop for the Easter celebration.

The information commissioner said that the lockdown continues from Saturday..

Emelumba said that the government was determined to taking measures to ensure that the virus did not spread to the state.

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COVID19: Nafdac Lifts Ban on Chloroquine for Supervised Treatment

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 10, 2020

Nigeria – Nafdac has lifted its ban on the medicine Chloroquine which had previously been banned from use in the country for years. Based on recent research and findings that Chloroquine drug works effectively in treating the Novel widespread virus Covid19.

Nafdac also specifies that only authorized specialist and doctors should administer treatment with the drug under supervision. Individuals are not permitted or advised to self medicate with the drug Chloroquine because if used wrongly may result in other medical issues.

This we hope will drastically reduce the slow rising of Covid19 affected and sick cases in Nigeria and further prevent its spread.

How To Boost Your Immune System Against Coronavirus - Prestige Gist

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 10, 2020

Nigerians have been given tips about how to construct their resistant framework in a way it can stand up to coronavirus.
The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, has shared important tips on how to boost one’s immune system against coronavirus.

Recall that Mr Otegbayo alongside the Chairman of the hospital’s board, Ibrahim Shettima, tested positive for the infection on Sunday, 29th of March.

However, while Mr Shettima still tests positive, Mr Otegbayo’s results proved negative after two tests.

“AS WE ALL CONTINUE TO ADHERE TO NCDC SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR CONTAINING THIS PANDEMIC, LET US PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO OUR PERSONAL HYGIENE, EAT HEALTHILY, TAKE MEASURES THAT WILL BOOST OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AND GET GOOD REST. BE VIGILANT AND PLEASE, STAY SAFE,” HE ADVISED IN A STATEMENT FIRST POSTED ON TWITTER ON THURSDAY MORNING.

“IT MADE THE NEWS ON SUNDAY, THE 29TH OF MARCH, 2020, THAT I TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, WITH DETAILS OF THE RESULT INDICATING THAT I HAD A LOW VIRAL LOAD AND HIGH CT (IMMUNITY INDEX).

“AS RECOMMENDED BY NCDC, REPEAT TESTS WERE CONDUCTED ON TUESDAY 31ST OF MARCH, 2020 AND MONDAY, 6TH OF APRIL, 2020 AND I’M PLEASED TO DECLARE THAT THEY BOTH RETURNED NEGATIVE. THROUGHOUT THE DARK PERIOD, I ANCHORED MY FAITH IN GOD AND DECLARED HIS WORDS OVER MY LIFE, WHILE TAKING RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS.”

He then expressed his gratitude to his wife, children, extended family, the pastors of Vine Branch Church, the staff of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Committee of CMDs/CEOs of Tertiary hospitals and staff of the University of Ibadan.

As at the time of filing this report, coronavirus has infected over 1.5 million globally and killed over 88,000 persons, according to Worldometer.

COVID-19: Lagos Govt Rejects Chinese Doctors

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 09, 2020

Lagos State government on Monday said it is not expecting any Chinese doctors for support to tackle its Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic, disclosing that it only needs molecular biologists and logisticians.

The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed while giving an update on battle against Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, saying that the state only had in short supply of molecular biologists and logisticians.

The commissioner maintained that the state was ready to accept any molecular biologists and logisticians from any part of the world, including from China,

adding that there was the need for collaboration in tackling the pandemic and China as a country had experience managing the virus which many countries and states in Nigeria did not have.

Abayomi argued that Chinese medical team were free to come to Nigeria if they had been to Italy, US and Europe to render support, querying: “Why can’t they come to Nigeria.”

Lady Flee After Stabbing Her Coworker In Her Sleep - Photos

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 07, 2020

A lady, identified as Mercy Jonah, is currently on the run after she allegedly stabbed her colleague, Janet, in her sleep.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday April 6th,2020, at the hotel they both work at in PortHarcourt, RiversState.

According to a source:

“An argument had ensued between Janet and Mercy days before this happened and we thought all was well only for Mercy to use a broken bottle to stab Janet on her neck while she slept.

The victim screamed for help and was rushed to the hospital where was stabilized, while Mercy ran for her life.”

Don’t Panic Over Unconfirmed Information On Coronavirus – Oyo Govt Urges Residents

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 07, 2020

Mrs. Omolara Esan, the State Director, Federal Ministry of Information, Ibadan Centre, gave the advice in a statement.

She said that unnecessary panic as a result of COVID-19 could cause high blood pressure, domestic accidents and untimely death through abuse and misuse of unauthorized drugs.

“It would be recalled that human transmission of the virus occurred in Wuhan, China in December, 2019 and till date the mortality rate has been kept at three per cent globally with Nigeria having 0.02 per cent.

“Therefore, it is noticeable that with strict compliance to the rules and regulations set out by the Federal Government to curtail the spread of this virus, lives of the public are generally safe,” she said.

Esan said that COVID-19 was a battle to be won by all and should not be seen as a death sentence for victims considering the number of those who had recovered so far in the country.

She urged residents to adhere strictly to the government’s instructions and guidelines to avoid getting infected.

Esan said some of the guidelines were frequent hand washing with soap, use of hand sanitizer, social distancing and use of face masks.

COVID-19: Edo Govt Confirms Two New Cases Of Coronavirus

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 06, 2020

The Edo State Government on Monday confirmed that it recorded two new cases of coronavirus, making a total of 11 confirmed cases in the state.

Recall that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had disclosed via its Twitter handle that Edo State had two new cases.

The tweet read, “Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Nigeria: 6 in Lagos, 2 in FCT and 2 in Edo.”

Confirming the development, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Patrick Okundia, said,

“The fight against coronavirus disease has been on in the state.
“Our people have been told, but the message we are getting is that our people are not taking these messages seriously.
This is a serious business.
“As we are receiving new cases every day, the state has been prepared in fighting this disease by providing different isolation centers across the state.
“We have four isolation centers in the state. One is at the Central Hospital Auchi, another one is at Irrua Specialist Hospital, we have one at University of Benin Teaching Hospital and one at Stella Obansajo Hospital.
“The state has also provided a holding center at the Stella Obansajo Hospital where suspected cases of coronavirus who are awaiting results are going to be kept.
“Anybody with symptoms should go straight to Stella Obansajo Hospital, doctors and nurses have been trained to attend to such people,” NAN quoted him as saying.

He further urged the residents to work together with the state government in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

10 Pastors Arrested In Akwa Ibom State For Holding Church Services Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 06, 2020

10 Pastors have been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police command for holding church services in the state.

in defiance to Governor Emmanuel Udom’s stay-at-home order following the confirmation of Coronavirus cases in the state.

Though the state’s chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) instructed churches not to hold services, some Churches in Eket defied the directive and held services today.

The Nation reported that the Eket branch pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church and a pastor of the United African Evangelical church, were among those arrested Sunday morning by police offcers from Eket Divisional police headquarters.

They were spotted seated on a long bench with their Bibles, alongside other Pastors.

The Divisional Police officer, Mr Sunday Diggah who disclosed that the Pastors may be prosecuted for violating the State Government’s stay-at-home order, also disclosed that they have impounded many cars while enforcing the order.

He said the cars will be released to their owners after the two weeks movement restriction order.

Akwa Ibom state has recorded 5 cases of Coronavirus, since the outbreak of the disease in the country.

Nigeria Records 8 New Cases Of Coronavirus

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 06, 2020

Nigeria has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19. This brings the number of confirmed cases of the disease in the country to 232.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said on Sunday evening that the new cases were reported from three states: Lagos, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kaduna.

With the new cases, a total 18 cases were announced on Sunday by the agency.

NCDC in its breakdown said that five of the new eight cases were found in Lagos, two in FCT and one in Kaduna.

Also, the number of infected people who have recovered from the virus in the country increased from 27 to 33.

The deaths from the disease have also increased to five.

Labels : Corona Virus

NCDC Shares Photo Of The Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Some Kano State Residents Are Drinking

Police Intercept Corpse Of Suspected COVID-19 Patient In Osun

COVID-19: We Have Two Confirmed Cases In Abia

COVID-19: Here Are The FULL List Of COVID-19 Test Centres In Lagos

Coronavirus: Over 160,000 Dead As Confirmed Cases Hit Two Million Globally

We Have Spent Over N1bn In COVID-19 Fight - Obaseki Reveals

BREAKING!! 86 New Cases Of Covid-19 Have Been Discovered In Nigeria, 70 In Lagos - See Details

Kano Records First Coronavirus Death

Coronavirus: Nigerian Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 In Lagos

63 Years old Man Dies of Corona Virus in Lagos

WHO Warns About Dangers Of Premature Lifting Of COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19: Imo Bans Easter Church Services

COVID19: Nafdac Lifts Ban on Chloroquine for Supervised Treatment

How To Boost Your Immune System Against Coronavirus - Prestige Gist

COVID-19: Lagos Govt Rejects Chinese Doctors

Lady Flee After Stabbing Her Coworker In Her Sleep - Photos

Don’t Panic Over Unconfirmed Information On Coronavirus – Oyo Govt Urges Residents

COVID-19: Edo Govt Confirms Two New Cases Of Coronavirus

10 Pastors Arrested In Akwa Ibom State For Holding Church Services Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Nigeria Records 8 New Cases Of Coronavirus

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