North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-Un, is said to be in a delicate state following an unspecified surgical procedure. According to the Seoul-based news outlet Daily NK, Kim is recuperating at a countryside villa outside Pyongyang after undergoing heart surgery. His absence from events on April 15, which marked the birth of his grandfather Kim Il-sung, has raised concerns about his health.   Reportedly, dozens of high-ranking government officials participated in a military parade at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on April 15, but Kim was notably absent. Daily NK disclosed that Kim underwent heart surgery on April 12 due to "excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork." It is mentioned that his condition improved, and most of the medical team treating him returned to Pyongyang on Apr...

Reports indicate that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un, is currently in a "fragile" condition following an unspecified surgical procedure. Seoul-based news outlet Daily NK has revealed that Kim is recuperating from heart surgery at a countryside villa outside Pyongyang. His absence from events on April 15th, commemorating the birth of his grandfather Kim Il-sung, has sparked concerns about his health. Despite Kim's absence, numerous top government officials attended a flamboyant military parade at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun on April 15th. Daily NK reported that Kim underwent heart surgery on April 12th due to "excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork." He is currently receiving treatment in a villa in Hyangsan County following the procedure...

The Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 has announced that corpses of individuals who have died of COVID-19 are not contagious, putting to rest concerns about the potential spread of the virus from such bodies. Dr Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the taskforce, addressed the issue in response to criticism faced by the Federal government over the violation of guidelines at the burial of the late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. During a daily briefing on Monday, April 20th, Dr Aliyu emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest that individuals have contracted the virus from exposure to COVID-19 victims. He clarified the burial process, stating that the late chief of staff's body was appropriately prepared for burial in line with NCDC guidelines and Islamic traditions. In his statement...

  According to Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19, the corpses of individuals who have died from COVID19 are not infectious. Dr. Aliyu made this statement in response to the criticism the Federal government faced following the breach of guidelines during the burial of the late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.   At the daily briefing of the taskforce committee on Monday, April 20th, Dr. Aliyu emphasized that there is no evidence to support the notion that individuals have contracted the virus from coming into contact with the bodies of COVID-19 victims.   “I would like to further clarify the issue of COVID-19 and burial processes. Contrary to what is on social media, the late chief of staff’s body was properly prepared for burial, according t...

President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of immigration to the US in order to safeguard American jobs.    Citing "the attack from the invisible enemy," Trump made the announcement on Twitter.   Trump's tweet read:    "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!"     The specific method that President Trump will employ to enact the immigration suspension, its duration, and its impact on US border operations and existing green card holders remain unclear. Nevertheless, the announcement generated nearly 10,000 reactions within 25 minutes of the tweet, foreshadowing the political debate it will trigg...

A Nigerian living in Canada expressed gratitude to the Canadian government on Twitter for providing financial assistance of $2,290 during the COVID-19 pandemic.   This comes after the Canadian government announced in March that Canadians who were unable to work due to the pandemic would be eligible for up to CAN$2,000 ($1,399) per month for four months.   The individual, @ChuksJaphet, shared that he recently received a $2,000 deposit from the Canadian authorities and an additional $290 as support.   In his words: 'Few days ago, we received a deposit of $2,000 from d Govt of Can , today we got another cheque of $290 as support. Meanwhile, all Nigerian Govt could say was come back home and I will bear d flight cost. Home ain’t where u were born. Home is where d leaders care abt u.'  ...

Monday April 20 saw the discharge of 11 COVID-19 patients from the Abuja Isolation center.   The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA reported one COVID-19 death on Monday as well, bringing the total confirmed cases in the FCT to 51.    

Michigan recently witnessed the devastating loss of a 5-year-old girl, the daughter of two Detroit first responders, due to complications from the Coronavirus.  The heartbreaking news was confirmed by LaVondria Herbert, the mother of Skylar Herbert, to The Detroit News. Skylar tested positive for COVID-19 in March and later developed a rare form of meningitis and brain swelling, as reported by the newspaper.      Skylar was under the care of Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Initially, her condition showed signs of improvement, but it later took a turn for the worse.  "The doctors informed us that her improvement had plateaued, and they suspected she might be brain dead. Ultimately, we made the decision to remove her from the ventilator as we knew she wasn't going to reco...