Health

Second COVID-19 Patient Discharged in Enugu

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has discharged the second patient from Treatment and Isolation for COVID 19.

Recall that the NCDC had announced 2 cases of COVID 19 in Enugu who were in Isolation and receiving care. Yesterday, the Enugu State Ministry of Health announced that one patient had been discharged.
Two of them are now Negative for the Corona virus and have been discharged.

We encourage our people to continue to stay home, try not to touch your face without having washed your hands, maintain strict hand and respiratory hygiene, wear a facemask in line with the NCDC's advisory and maintain physical distancing. Ndi Enugu, if you need health assistance

the numbers to call remain 08182555550 or 09022333833, or the NCDC number 080097000010. Enugu State is in the Hands of God.

Assc. Prof. Ik. E. Obi
Hon. Commissioner for Health.
Enugu State.

Enugu State is in the hands of God!

35 New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported, Total 442, 152 Discharged,13 deaths

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

Thirty-five new cases of #COVID19 have been reported[/b] as follows:

19 in Lagos
9 in FCT
5 in Kano
2 in Oyo

As at 10:20 pm 16th April there are 442 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 152 have been discharged with 13 deaths

As at 10:20 pm 16th April, number of states with confirmed cases of COVID-19 + FCT
Lagos- 251
FCT- 67
Kano- 21
Osun- 20
Edo- 15
Oyo- 13
Ogun- 9
Katsina- 7
Bauchi- 6
Kaduna- 6
Akwa Ibom- 6
Kwara- 4
Delta- 4
Ondo- 3
Enugu- 2
Ekiti- 2
Rivers-2
Niger- 2
Benue- 1
Anambra- 1

Lagos Creates 20 Centers for Testing Corona Virus, FCT Combs Resident Houses

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Wednesday said 20 centres would be created in Lagos State for collection of samples from people suspected to have contracted COVID-19.

The NCDC Director General, Chikwe Ihekweazu, who disclosed this at a press conference of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, said the samples would be taken to the molecular laboratories in Lagos for testing.

Ihekweazu also said door-to-door collection of samples would soon begin in Abuja. He added that Nigeria had increased her testing capacity to 3,000

At the press conference, the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, disclosed that the ministry had expanded its case definition for COVID-19.

The NCDC had, on Tuesday, said the problem the country was facing was not the inadequacy of molecular laboratories, but how adequate samples would get to the labs for testing.

It said the 12 molecular laboratories in the country, which it put their capacity at 1,500 on Tuesday, were not conducting enough tests.

At the PTF press conference on Wednesday, Ihekweazu said part of the measures to contain the spread of the virus was adoption of a change in strategy after more testing laboratories had been established.

Samples of people with acute respiratory infection, high fever to be taken

He said, [b]“We are trying to change our strategy now and test more people. The testing laboratories have increased, but the bottleneck now is getting samples from the right people.

“We are setting up 20 health care facilities in Lagos to collect samples from people that think they have acute respiratory infections and high fever. We are intensifying our surveillance in health, so hospitals around Lagos and the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) can collect samples from people with high respiratory infections.

“In certain Abuja communities, we are going from door to door to collect samples from people that have acute respiratory infections. We are doing the same in Lagos. In these two places, Lagos and the FCT, where there is high incidence of the infection, we are now going to the patients to collect samples.

“Core centres have improved dramatically and we are urging the people that think they have acute respiratory infections to call us. Go to one of these 20 centres (in Lagos). Don’t go to any other centre. Lagos State will announce them as they are set up and make them accessible to everyone.

“We have the capacity right now to test 3,000 per day, but that capacity is not being fully utilised. That is why we focus on Lagos and the FCT.”[/b]

Health workers, senior citizens to be prioritised

The NCDC boss added that with a shortage of personal protective equipment around the world, Nigeria would give priority to health workers at isolation centres and laboratories, as well as senior citizens on the use of face masks.

He said, “It (use of masks) has been a controversial topic, but it does not have to be. The number of cases from over the world has risen to over two million with over 100,000 deaths of a disease that none of us knows about. The scale of the disease outbreak and response has to radically increase and the aspect of mask is one of them.

“On the other hand, there is a reality that we face. There is a chronic global shortage of personal protective equipment, including masks, around the world. The world was not prepared for a pandemic of this scale. We have to prioritise certain part of our population.

“Fifty per cent of the world masks are produced by China that has been locked down for months. They are now restarting their production and thankfully, some of those things are coming out.”

He said countries that produced medical materials, including masks, had banned their exportation because they too needed them.

170 COVID-19 Alerts Received in Sokoto, Searches for Lagos and Abuja Returnees

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

The Sokoto State Covid-19 Rapid Response Team on Wednesday said it has received 170 alerts which it was investigating. The team leader, Dr. Ali Inname, revealed this to Daily Trust in a phone interview.

Inname, who is the Commissioner of Health, added that 18 cases had so far been tested negative. He said that the state would embark on house-to-house search of Lagos and Abuja returnees.

This, he said, is to ensure all returnees are tracked down, isolated and tested for coronavirus. The measures is to forestall the outbreak of the disease in the state, according to him. Lagos and Abuja combine to make more that half of the cases recorded so far in the country.

COVID-19: 34 New Cases Confirmed. Total Now 407, 128 Discharged, 12 Deaths

Oleh Step Hen - April 16, 2020

Thirty-four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

18 Lagos
12 in Kano
2 in Katsina
1 in Delta
1 in Niger

As at 11:20 pm 15th April there are 407 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 128 have been discharged with 12 deaths

6 Covid-19 Patients Discharged in Osun

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Another good news from our Isolation Centre, as 6 more COVID-19 patients have tested negative twice, in line with @NCDCgov protocol. The patients who are among the 127 Ivory Coast returnees have been discharged to join their families.

This brings to 17, the number of cases that have tested negative twice & have been discharged after treatment in our State. The remaining 2 patients at our facility are responding to treatment & it is our hope they will recover soon & be released to reconnect with their families.

Once again, I thank the people of Osun for your cooperation &sacrifice during this challenging period. I also appreciate all our health workers who have been working so hard to ensure we're all safe. You're our heroes&we can't appreciate your sacrifices enough. God bless you all.

Enugu Discharges One COVID-19 Patient

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has discharged one patient from Treatment and Isolation for COVID 19.

Recall that the NCDC had announced 2 cases of COVID 19 in Enugu that have been in Isolation and receiving care.
One of them is now Negative for the Corona virus and has been discharged. The other person is stable and responding very well to treatment.
We encourage all persons to continue to stay home, maintain hand and respiratory hygiene, wear a facemask in line with the NCDC's advisory and maintain physical distancing.
Thank You.

Assc. Prof. Ik. E. Obi
Hon. Commissioner for Health.
Enugu State.

3 More COVID-19 Patients Discharged in FCT

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the discharge of three people who had been on treatment for Covid-19 at different Isolation Centres in Abuja.

Dear FCT residents,

I am glad to announce that additional three (3) #COVID19 patients have been discharged from the isolation and treatment centre in the FCT after they tested negative.

The total number of discharged patients in the FCT is now 23 as at 7:30pm, April 15th, 2020

16 Corona Virus Patients Discharged in Lagos Including British, Chinese, Polish

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Good people of Lagos,

I have more great news from our isolation facilities. 16 persons; 14 males and 2 females including 3 foreigners - 1 British, 1 Chinese and 1 Polish citizen have been discharged to join the society.

The patients; 14 from IDH, Yaba and 2 from Onikan Isolation centre have fully recovered and tested negative twice consecutively to #COVID19.

This brings the number of patients successfully managed and discharged from our facilities to 85.

As our front line health workers record successes in the battle against #COVID19, we are duty bound as citizens to break the chain of transmission of the infection by staying safe at home, practicing social distancing and adopting the highest possible personal hygiene.

We will continue to do our best as Government to cushion the effect of this lockdown by re-energizing our welfare package. Please keep faith with us as we work to win this battle together.

Thank you for your continued perseverance and patience.

25 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Lagos, Total Of 217 Cases

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

COVID19LAGOS update as at 14th of April, 2020

* 25 new cases of #COVID19 Infection confirmed in Lagos State.
* Total number of confirmed #COVID19Lagos cases rises to 217
* 8 fully recovered #COVID19 patients; 2 females & 6 males were discharged

11 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria. Total 373 Cases. 99 Discharged. 11 Dead

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

ELEVEN new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in LAGOS STATE.

As at 11:00 pm 14th April there are 373 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths.

As at 11:00 pm 14th April, number of states with confirmed cases of #COVID19: 19 + FCT

Lagos- 214
FCT- 58
Osun- 20
Edo- 15
Oyo- 11
Ogun- 9
Bauchi- 6
Kaduna- 6
Akwa Ibom- 6
Katsina-5
Kwara- 4
Kano- 4
Ondo- 3
Delta- 3
Enugu- 2
Ekiti- 2
Rivers-2
Benue- 1
Niger- 1
Anambra- 1

Nine More Corona Virus Patients Discharged in FCT

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello has announced the discharge of nine people who had been on treatment for Covid-19 at different Isolation Centres in Abuja.
He tweeted:-

Dear FCT residents,

I am delighted to announce the discharge of additional nine (9) #COVID19 patients in the FCT after they tested negative. They have now returned to their homes.

The total number of discharged patients in the FCT is now 20 as at 5:50am, April 15th, 2020.

Out of the nine (9) newly discharged, two (2) were treated at the National Hospital Isolation & Treatment Centre while the other seven (7) were treated at the UniAbuja Teaching Hospital Isolation Centre, Gwagwalada

I urge FCT residents to adhere to all safety measures. #StaySafe

Lagos Discharges Eight More Coronavirus Patients

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

More great news today from our Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. 8 more people; 2 females and 6 males have tested negative and fully recovered from #COVID19. They have been discharged to return to their families.

This brings the number of patients successfully managed and discharged from our facilities to 69.

Please, let us continue to adhere to all the safety advice from our health experts.

#StayAtHome

Akin Abayomi: 119 people with Corona Virus Identified

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health in Lagos state, says a total of 118,000 households have been reached in the active case search of possible COVID-19 cases in communities.

At a media briefing on Tuesday, the commissioner said community search was activated to limit the spread of the disease in the state which has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.

Abayomi said 110 persons were found with symptoms of coronavirus but tests are being conducted to determine their status.

“We’ve embarked on an active case search in communities. The idea is to go to hot spots and go from door to door with our health personnel. So far, in the last two days, we’ve visited 118,000 households and we’re looking for the typical symptoms of COVID-19. We’ve identified about 119 people who have the symptoms that are suggestive of COVID-19,” he said.

“But let me remind you that COVID is one of the viruses that can cause respiratory symptoms. There are many viruses. So, the idea is to take samples from these 119 and analyse them and that would give us an idea of how much COVID-19 activity is happening in the communities.”

The exercise tagged “Community Active Case Search” was announced by the commissioner last week, and it is expected to run for an initial period of two weeks.

He said those identified to have COVID-19 will be taken to the isolation centres, in order to reduce the opportunities for transmission.

As of April 13, 2020, Lagos has recorded 192 confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of which 7o persons have been discharged and six deaths recorded.

A total of 343 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in 19 states and the federal capital territory (FCT).

19 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria. Total 362. 99 Discharged. 11 Deaths

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Nineteen new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows:

14 in Lagos
2 in FCT
1 in Kano
1 in Akwa Ibom
1 in Edo

As at 09:20 pm 14th April there are 362 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 99 have been discharged with 11 deaths

As at 09:20 pm 14th April, number of states with confirmed cases of #COVID19: 19 + FCT

Lagos- 203
FCT- 58
Osun- 20
Edo- 16
Oyo- 11
Ogun- 9
Bauchi- 6
Kaduna- 6
Akwa Ibom- 5
Katsina-5
Kwara- 4
Kano- 4
Ondo- 3
Delta- 3
Enugu- 2
Ekiti- 2
Rivers-2
Benue- 1
Niger- 1
Anambra- 1

Two Corona virus vaccines for Human Trials Has been Approved by China

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

China has approved early-stage human tests for two experimental coronavirus vaccines as it battles to contain imported cases and prevent a second wave of COVID-19.

The experimental vaccines are being developed by a Beijing-based unit of Sinovac Biotech and by the Wuhan Institute of Biological Products , an affiliate of state-owned China National Pharmaceutical Group, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera's Sarah Clarke, reporting from Hong Kong, said China's National Health Commission also confirmed the trials will go ahead.

In March, Beijing gave the green light to another clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by the military-backed Academy of Military Medical Sciences and biotech firm CanSino Bio, shortly after US drug developer Moderna said it had begun human tests for their vaccine with the US National Institutes of Health.

"We can confirm now that three particular vaccines are being tested in China, and the National Health Commission has said it will have to clear a number of conditions before they can enable mass production of the vaccines globally," said Clarke.

As of Tuesday, China reported 82,249 coronavirus cases and 3,341 deaths. There were no fatalities over the past 24 hours.

'Very bold decision'

Scientists around the world are racing against time to develop a vaccine for coronavirus, which has killed more than 119,000 people and infected more than 1.9 million globally.

The first approved vaccine in China has started its second phase of the trial, Clarke reported.

"A total of 500 people signed up to volunteer for that in the first phase, which looked at the safety of this vaccine, and the second phase has now introduced a placebo control group," she said.

But even as hope for a cure is raised, John Nicholls, clinical professor of Pathology at the University of Hong Kong, said: "Vaccines can't be rushed".

His team was one of the first outside mainland China to reproduce the virus in a laboratory for research.

"Normally with vaccines you start off with small animals and then move to primates and then to the humans," Nicholls told Al Jazeera. "It seems that with this one they have gone straight to the humans, which is a very bold decision.

"Most of the mortality in this disease is in the elderly, so the best thing would be to actually see what the anti-body response is in the elderly rather than the young," he added.

Can Corona virus be cured by Lime Pepper Ginger? (Check Fact)

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

Like every other fake news report, many Nigerians woke up to a viral WhatsApp broadcast recently, claiming that steam from boiled Uda (Negro Pepper), Uziza (Benja Black Pepper), Lime and ginger can cure Coronavirus.

The broadcast has since gone beyond private messages to different WhatsApp groups targeting most people from the South-Eastern part of the country.

Although this newspaper can’t accurately predict the intentions behind the spread of this information, One can assume that the motive behind this development stems from ‘fear’ and the natural human instinct for survival amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Verification

As an independent fact-checking newspaper, POLITICS NIGERIA embarked on verifying the authenticity of the widely circulated broadcast.

This newspaper understands that people from the south-eastern part of the country use Negro pepper and Benja Black Pepper to treat various forms of ailments, conditions including post-natal care.

While there is no research that negates the claim or supports the claim, experts say COVID-19 is difficult to handle because it’s a novel virus. The World Health Organisation(WHO) has maintained that there is no approved drug or therapy that cures the disease yet.

An expert, Martins Ekor, said: “Herbs have been shown to be capable of producing a wide range of undesirable or adverse reactions some of which are capable of causing serious injuries, life-threatening conditions, and even death.”

Live Science also states that there is no known cure for the virus. “Currently, however, there is no cure for this coronavirus, and treatments are based on the kind of care given for influenza (seasonal flu) and other severe respiratory illnesses, known as “supportive care,”.

Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine claims

The Centre for disease control and prevention(CDC.gov) has stated that there is no known or tested cure for the virus. “There are no drugs or other therapeutics approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to prevent or treat COVID-19.”

“Current clinical management includes infection prevention and control measures and supportive care”. The CDC lists Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine and Remdesivir as therapeutic options that can help to ‘manage’ the virus not cure it.

Similarly, BBC health correspondent, James Gallagher, says that “Chloroquine seems to block the coronavirus in lab studies. There’s some anecdotal evidence from doctors saying it has appeared to help,”.

However, there is insufficient evidence from clinical trials to prove that Chloroquine can treat the virus.

Verdict

POLITICS NIGERIA understands that as at the time of this check, Nigeria has over 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 already with six deaths.

Based on detailed information about the virus, the claim that Uda (Negro Pepper), Uziza (Benja Black Pepper), Lime and ginger can cure Coronavirus is not scientifically proven, hence can’t be ascertained to be a ‘cure’.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised against self-medication; whether through the use of drugs or herbs as such use may compound a patient’s medical history.

Coronavirus: Muhammed Babandede Recovers - immigration CG

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

I just receive my 2nd Negative report on COVID-19, I will like to thank all of u for your suplications. This victory is from God, we thank Him for giving me the opportunity to have the experience which is morethan my education and public service.

A Korean Ambassador Got interviewed on COVID 19

Oleh Step Hen - April 15, 2020

A British presenter talks to South Korea's ambassador to the UK Enna Park to find out the secret to their success against the Coronavirus.

Q. South Korea was one of the first countries to report a significant outbreak of COVID-19 but a relatively small number of people have died in the country compared to elsewhere. What lessons can others learn from South Korea?

A. Well, Korea has successfully flattened the curve but we know that still it hasn't come to an end yet, so we have to keep vigilant, but, yes, the Korean case seems quite successful. Even though it is not the only perfect model for other countries to follow, we can share the lessons we learned. The main lesson we learned is that testing is very important, so at the beginning of the outbreak we encouraged medical research institutes to develop test kits and we gave very quick approval and we also encouraged the Korean companies to produce test kits at large scale. So we built up a stockpile and it was the foundation of mass testing. Our strategy was test, trace, and treat and it's worked so far.

Q. Interesting, you tested about half a million people; that's around 200,000 more than the UK despite having a smaller population. Do you think the UK should be testing more people?

A. So far we have conducted more than half million tests, so in terms of population per capita Korea is the highest testing country in the world1. You know, early detection is very critical for [effective] treatment. Early detection through tracing. We track down all suspected cases, all contacts of the confirmed cases, and utilize advanced tech, ICT tech like credit card transaction record history, CCTV footage, and mobile phone GPS data. So we trace all suspected cases and all contacts and we put those people into the right medical facilities for early medical intervention. That's how we have kept the fatality rate very low, around less than 2%.

Q. Interesting to hear how important contact tracing has been, but you there just saying that you used CCTV, GPS data from phones, credit card transactions. Is there a concern about privacy?

A. Of course, there have been concerns expressed. However, 5 years ago when we were hit by MERS, we introduced new laws to make tracing easier in case of a new outbreak of infectious disease, and the law stipulates to what extent we can collect information and how we can use it, what the limits are, and how we deal with the information to protect privacy. We used the information to track them but we disclosed only relevant and anonymous information to the public.And we tried to balance public healthcare concerns and privacy. You know, people in Korea were willing to compromise their privacy to some extent for the sake of the greater good of public health, and I think that is civic awareness.

Q. One of the things I want to ask you about is face-masks, because many people in South Korea wear face-masks to protect themselves and others from Coronavirus, but isn't officially recommended in the UK. Do you think it should be?

A. Well, every country has different challenges and different background, so I can't say UK government should or should not, but the Korea government made it an official recommendation to wear masks, because based on our experience and our research, we know that masks help reduce the risk of being affected and also transmitting it. We take into account that[b] there are many confirmed cases with no symptoms, so you can spread the virus without knowing it[/b]. We know that wearing masks doesn't completely prevent being infected or transmitting the virus, but it helps.

Q. I want to ask about a concerning story. Around 91 patients who were classed as being cured of Coronavirus in South Korea have tested positive again according to the Centers for Disease Control & prevention. Does that mean we might not get immunity to COVID-19 or does that mean that the tests are not reliable?

A. We are not quite sure. The test itself is quite reliable, but we do not know enough about this virus. After being cured and diagnosed that you're fully recovered, there is still a possibility that the virus is alive in your body and is reactivated. So we are in the process of learning about the virus in a more complete way.

1South Korea's testing rate per capita is no longer the highest in the world. Having brought their outbreak under control through massive testing, they no longer have to test as much as they used to. If you test enough, the newly confirmed cases will go up sharply and then start to drop like South Korea's after you have isolated most of the infected people.

COVID-19: Kwara Records Two Coronavirus Cases

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 07, 2020

The Kwara State Government has confirmed two cases of Coronavirus in the state.

This was announced in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, who also doubles as spokesperson for the technical committee on COVID-19, Rafiu Ajakaye.

This is coming days after the index case of the virus died.

The state government however, denied the index case.

One of the two cases recorded include wife of the index case while the second person is a returnee from the United Kingdom.

"Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19 sadly confirms two separate cases of COVID-19 in the state.

"One is the wife of the UITH patient, a UK returnee, who died last Thursday and the other is another UK returnee," the statement read.

The government is set to address residents of the state on measures to be taken to tackle the spread of the virus.

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