Heartbreaking Story of a 7-Year-Old Boy Whose Mum and Grandma Succumb to Coronavirus While Dad Fights for Life
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Heartbreaking Story of a 7-Year-Old Boy Whose Mum and Grandma Succumb to Coronavirus While Dad Fights for Life

Reports reveal that a 7-year-old boy is facing unbearable agony after losing his grandmother and mother to COVID-19 complications, while his father is currently battling for his life. Julianne Cadby, a 49-year-old UK health worker, tragically passed away on Wednesday due to Coronavirus, just a week after her 84-year-old mother, Joan, also succumbed to the virus. This devastating situation has left 7-year-old Evan to be cared for by other family members, as his 43-year-old father, Chris, fights against the virus in the hospital. Upon learning of her death, Ms. Cadby's friends initiated a JustGiving campaign for Evan, which has now received nearly £25,000 in donations.   Natalie Lloyd-Hughes, who organized the fundraiser, expressed on the fundraising page: "We heard the absolutely ...
Men’s testicles ‘could make them more vulnerable to coronavirus’ – New study finds
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Men’s testicles ‘could make them more vulnerable to coronavirus’ – New study finds

A recently published study has revealed that men may be more vulnerable to the coronavirus due to the presence of testicles. The research, which observed the recovery of 68 patients in Mumbai, found that the virus attaches itself to a protein that is present in high levels in the male reproductive organs. The study suggests that COVID-19 could linger in men's testicles due to its bonding with proteins found in various parts of the body, including the lungs, intestines, heart, and testicles. This could explain why the disease is more prevalent in men than women. Additionally, the virus binds with cells expressing the ACE2 protein, which is less prevalent in ovarian tissue, leading to the hypothesis that testicular viral reservoirs may exist and play a role in viral persistence. Dr. Aditi...
Latest Update on Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria
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Latest Update on Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria

A total of 86 new cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Nigeria.   The Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC announced that 70 of the new cases were identified in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 3 in Akwa Ibom, 3 in Katsina state, 1 in Jigawa, 1 in Bauchi, and 1 in Borno state.    Nigeria's confirmed Coronavirus cases now stand at 627, with Lagos having the highest number of confirmed cases at 376.   Below is the breakdown of the cases as posted by the NCDC.  
Alarming Increase in Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria – Majority Reported in Lagos
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Alarming Increase in Coronavirus Cases in Nigeria – Majority Reported in Lagos

Nigeria has seen a surge of 86 new Coronavirus cases.   The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that 70 of the new cases were in Lagos, 7 in the FCT, 3 in Akwa Ibom, 3 in Katsina state, 1 in Jigawa, 1 in Bauchi, and 1 in Borno state.    With a total of 627 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, Lagos remains the epicenter with 376 cases.   Below is the breakdown of cases as provided by the NCDC.  
Wayne Rooney’s Take on the Debate for the World’s Best Player
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Wayne Rooney’s Take on the Debate for the World’s Best Player

Wayne Rooney, the highest goalscorer for Manchester United and England, has shared his perspective on the discussion about who the world's best player is. Since 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus and Lionel Messi of Barcelona have collectively claimed the World's Best Player award 11 times, with Luka Modric being the lone player to win the accolade in 2018 after an exceptional World Cup performance in Russia. Rooney, who is a friend of Ronaldo and was his former teammate at Manchester United, expressed his belief that Messi is superior to Ronaldo and should be regarded as the best player in the world. In his column for the Sunday Times on Sunday, the captain of Derby County wrote, "When we began playing together, Ronaldo was not as fixated on scor...
Davido's fiancee, Chioma recovers from Coronavirus
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Davido's fiancee, Chioma recovers from Coronavirus

Davido’s fiancée, Chioma, has overcome her battle with Coronavirus. The acclaimed singer shared the joyful news on his social media platforms, expressing gratitude for the recovery of the mother of his son, David Jr. Chioma had twice tested negative for Covid-19 after undergoing treatment. Here is the Instagram post shared by Davido: ❤️ A post shared by Davido Adeleke (@davidoofficial) on Apr 19, 2020 at 2:18pm PDT
Attempt to evade Coronavirus travel ban by traveling with an empty coffin leads to the arrest of fake mourners
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Attempt to evade Coronavirus travel ban by traveling with an empty coffin leads to the arrest of fake mourners

Several individuals from Kenya were apprehended for disguising themselves as mourners transporting a body for burial in an attempt to bypass the Coronavirus travel restrictions in Nairobi. During the weekend, the country's health minister, Mutahi Kagwe, announced that the group had departed from Nairobi and traveled approximately 370km (about 230 miles) west with an empty coffin in their vehicle before being intercepted. It was revealed that the fake mourners possessed a counterfeit burial permit from Mama Lucy Hospital in Nairobi. Mr. Kagwe mentioned that the group successfully navigated through multiple checkpoints before alert officers in Homa Bay County uncovered their ruse. In addition, the Health Minister informed that the driver who was transporting the group h...
Mozambican women caught washing used facemasks to resell (photos)
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Mozambican women caught washing used facemasks to resell (photos)

The discovery of two Mozambican women laundering used facemasks for resale has stirred concern as the world continues to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. The women were reportedly in the employ of a Chinese national and were discovered in the act in Sofala province. The facemasks have since been confiscated and destroyed. Mozambique, which currently has 39 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with 4 discharged patients and no reported deaths, is continuing to take precautions to curb the spread of the virus.
WHO staff who recently traveled to Kano from Bauchi state tests positive for Coronavirus
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WHO staff who recently traveled to Kano from Bauchi state tests positive for Coronavirus

A recent traveler from Bauchi state to Kano tests positive for COVID-19, alarming WHO staff The confirmation of a COVID-19 case among the World Health Organisation (WHO) staff in Bauchi state raises the active cases to two.   According to a statement from the state Ministry of Health signed by Ibrahim Sani on behalf of the Commissioner of Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro Mohammed, the infected staff had recently traveled to Kano and all their contacts in Bauchi and Kano have been identified, isolated, and are under strict surveillance.   The statement also mentions the closure of UNICEF/WHO offices in the state for a duration of two weeks.     As part of preventive measures to contain the spread of the virus in the state...
Update: Pastor and Family Detained by NDLEA Released in Delta State
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Update: Pastor and Family Detained by NDLEA Released in Delta State

The detained wife and two-month-old baby of Kester Iyitor, a pastor based in Delta state, have been released after a viral video surfaced showing the pastor's plea for help from Nigerians.     Pastor Iyitor, in the video, alleged that his neighbor conspired with the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ogwashi-Ukwu to oppress him. Read the initial story here.   Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who led the effort to secure Iyitor's release, provided an update on the situation between Mr. Iyitor and his neighbor. ''We were informed about the arrest of a nursing mother and her 2-month-old baby, who were detained and spent the night in a cell yesterday. Some cultists dealing in Indian Hemp (weed) planted their products in a pastor's ...