Governor of Cross River, Governor Ben Ayade has imposed new restrictions as the state prepares to battle the spread of the coronavirus in the state. The Governor in a statement released on Wednesday April 1st 2020, warned that no citizen or resident of the state would be allowed to leave…
The European Football governing body UEFA has announced the suspension of all Champions League and Europa League matches “until further notice” because of the global coronavirus pandemic. According to the report by BBC, all national team games in June have also been postponed until further notice, including play-off matches for…
Inter President, Steven Zhang feels playing matches behind closed doors is the only practical way for football to continue in Italy until the coronavirus is under control, BBC reports. Inter have had two Serie A games postponed since the outbreak began. vThey also played a Europa League tie against Ludogorets…
The deaths rate from the coronavirus in the United States has increased from one to six, as the President of the United States, President Donald Trump calls for pharmaceutical companies to accelerate the development of a vaccine. The newly recorded deaths were also from the Seattle area of Washington, where…
A U.S man has died from the novel coronavirus, as the Washington state health officials confirmed the man as the first U.S. death from the disease that originated from Wuhan, China.The Associated Press reports on Saturday. President Donald Trump had identified the patient as a woman in her 50s. However, health…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the suspension of pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina for people outside the country over novel coronavirus fears. The kingdom, which bills itself as the custodian of Islam’s two holiest sites, will open religious rituals to residents and nationals only, CNN reports. In recent…
Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has ordered the closure of all elementary, middle and high schools across the country, in order to control the coronavirus spread. This order will remain until spring holidays begin in late March. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says measure comes amid growing concern about the coronavirus…
No less than twelve people have been reported to have died and up to 61 infected with the new coronavirus in Iran, Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said on Monday. Most of the coronavirus infected cases have been in Qom, a Shi’ite Muslim holy city 120 km (75 miles) south…
The Japanese Ministry of Health on Thursday 13th February 2020 confirmed that there have been 44 more passengers who have been tested positive for the COVID-19 on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked off Yokohama. According to the report by JapanTimes, among the 44 new cases of COVID-19 are 29…
French authorities have confirmed five new cases of the Coronavirus, with a child said to be one of those additional cases reported on Saturday morning. The five of those who were diagnosed with the virus are believed to be British, according to Health Minister Agnes Buzyn, bringing the total number…
China’s wealthiest man and one of the world’s billionaires, Jack Ma, had donated $14million to scientists to help develop vaccines to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus that has killed at least 170 people and sickened over 7,700. Jack Ma who is the founder of e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba, donated…