Other updates on COVID-19

World Updates

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 1.9 million with more than 119,000 deaths

US President: It is my decision when to reopen the economy, not the governors

Brazil bans visits to indigenous areas to stop the spread of COVID-19

US and Taliban officials holding talks in DOHA on prisoner release disputes

Greece economy: Lack of tourists hurting the economy

China approves human tests for two experimental vaccines of COVID-19

W.H.O urges caution to nations lifting lockdowns

At least 449,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 worldwide

India extends COVID-19 nationwide lockdown till May 3

UK to remain on lockdown as COVID-19 deaths rise above 11,300

Nine US states plan reopening of economy after the lockdown

IMF to provide debt relief for 25 countries to help them during the crisis

US records 1,506 more deaths bringing the total death toll to more than 23,600

Turkey passes bill to release thousands from prison amid corona virus

North Korea fires several suspected cruise missiles off its east coast

Israel’s prime minister and rival ‘nearing unity deal’ to end deadlock

France president extends COVID-19 lockdown till May 11

W.H.O to release guidance on removal of restrictions till May

Turkey’s president says another lockdown will be imposed this weekend

China resumes professional league behind closed doors

Trump goes on attack defending pandemic response

Spain begins loosening lockdown measures

RAAB: UK still at peak of covid19

W.H.O: Only vaccine will stop global pandemic

China denies maltreatment of African community

Recovered patients testing positive in South Korea

Africa

World food programme forced to cut rations for 1.2 million refugees in Uganda

South Africa evacuates 136 citizens from Nigeria

Nigeria

COVID-19: Nigeria has recorded 343 confirmed cases, 91 discharged cases, and 10 deaths

6 more COVID-19patients discharged in Lagos

CBN: No processing fee required for COVID-19loans

Organizers announce cancellation of Okpekpe road race

NBA star towns loses mother after battle with COVID-19

Buhari extends lock down in Lagos, Ogun and FCT for 14 days

Kaduna projects possible 57,000 COVID-19cases in the state

Buhari tasks ministers on joint COVID-19 economic policy

Residents of Lagos, Ogun border communities live in fear

Ogun, Lagos police dismiss cases of robbery.

Sokoto enforces compliance at border with Niger rep

Katsina workers to report for duty between 10am and 2pm