The World Health Organization has made it clear that the Coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, despite the easing of lockdown orders in many countries to revive economic activities. With over 3 million infected and 210,000 deaths worldwide, the impact of Covid-19 is substantial. The United States alone has reported over 56,000 deaths, a significant portion of the global toll. While some countries, like Switzerland and Italy, are planning to relax measures and reopen businesses, the WHO has cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the pandemic persists. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, highlighted concerns about rising trends in various regions, including Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia. He also emphasize...

Residents in Germany are now required to wear masks while using public transportation or shopping, with violators facing fines of up to €5,000 as the nation eases lockdown restrictions. Each of Germany's 16 states has established its own regulations, leading to slight variations in the rules based on the region. Chancellor Angela Merkel has indicated that the differences in lockdown rules between regions are acceptable due to varying virus hotspots across the country. Violators in Bavaria may face a €150 fine for not wearing a mask, while shopkeepers can be fined up to €5,000 for breaching the rules, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung. Reports from German media state that mask-wearing is now compulsory in schoo...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) stated that the use of non-medical face masks, including self-made or commercial masks made of clothes, only reduces the spread of diseases but does not prevent it.   According to the agency, face masks made with cotton materials are more effective. The statement released today explains that non-medical face masks, which could be self-made or commercial masks made of cloth, other textiles, or materials like paper, are not standardized for use in healthcare settings or by healthcare professionals. They serve to limit spread of droplets and offer some measure of protection to those around you. The material of construction is usually cloth (textile fabric), non-woven wadding, or paper-like materials. For these B...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) clarified that the use of non-medical face masks, including self-made or commercial masks made of cloth, only reduces the spread of diseases rather than prevents it. The agency released a statement today emphasizing that face masks made with cotton materials are more effective. The statement includes the following: Non-medical face masks, such as self-made or commercial masks made of cloth, textiles, or other materials like paper, are not standardized for healthcare settings or for use by healthcare professionals. They serve to limit the spread of droplets and offer some level of protection to those around the wearer. The materials of co...