‘It feels like my body is on fire’ – Recovering Coronavirus patient narrates what she passes through
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‘It feels like my body is on fire’ – Recovering Coronavirus patient narrates what she passes through

A firsthand account from a woman battling coronavirus describes the intense physical distress experienced while fighting the deadly virus that has swept through the world, claiming thousands of lives.   Mandy Charlton, a 46-year-old mother of three and photographer, was admitted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with a temperature exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. She described the sensation as feeling like she had 'swallowed glass' and her entire body being ablaze.   During her battle with the virus, Mandy revealed that she spent 20 hours a day sleeping and relied on paracetamol for recovery. She often woke up drenched in sweat and feeling exhausted.   Mandy shared her experience with Metro UK, stating: 'I know my temperature was once 37.9 and once over 39. I have a weird dr...
''Experiencing the Burning Sensation of Coronavirus’ – A Survivor’s Account
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''Experiencing the Burning Sensation of Coronavirus’ – A Survivor’s Account

Sharing her battle with coronavirus, a woman vividly explains the agony of fighting the fatal virus that has raged worldwide, claiming numerous lives.   Mandy Charlton, a 46-year-old mother of three and a photographer, was admitted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with a high fever, describing the sensation as if she had 'swallowed glass' and her entire body was engulfed in flames.   Amid her recovery, Mandy mentions sleeping for 20 hours daily and resorting to paracetamol to ease her symptoms. She narrates waking up feeling drenched and exhausted. Mandy, hailing from Newcastle, recounted to Metro UK, “My temperature spiked to 39 degrees. I developed a painful, dry cough. It felt like my body was ablaze, waking up drenched and miserable. I have had flu before, but this w...
Guaranty Trust Bank Introduces Beta Health to Expand Health Insurance Access for Low-Income Nigerians
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Guaranty Trust Bank Introduces Beta Health to Expand Health Insurance Access for Low-Income Nigerians

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has introduced Beta Health, a low-cost health financing product providing instant access to health insurance for all Nigerians. Beta Health offers coverage for basic health services including general consultations, malaria treatment, and Ante Natal care for a monthly subscription fee of N500. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Health, over 90 percent of the population was not enrolled in any health insurance scheme as of 2018. Beta Health aims to address this issue by offering an affordable solution, marking GTBank's commitment to enhancing everyday lives through innovative products and services. Subscribing to Beta Health is as simple as dialing *737*52*500*50# on a mobile phone, enabling the user to sign up within minut...
Italy Surpasses China in Number of Coronavirus Deaths
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Italy Surpasses China in Number of Coronavirus Deaths

Italy has now exceeded China in the number of deaths related to the coronavirus. The death toll increased by 427 in the last 24 hours, reaching 3,405.   The number of confirmed deaths on Wednesday was 2,978. Italy recorded 475 deaths from COVID-19, and an additional 427 deaths on Thursday brought the total death toll in Italy to 3,405.   In China, a total of 3,245 people have died since the virus first emerged late last year. However, Italy has a far lower number of confirmed cases - 41,035 as of Thursday, compared to 80,907 in China.   Globally, nearly 220,000 people have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. At least 84,000 have recovered from COVID-19, while the death toll exceeds 8,800, according to data from Johns Hopkins University in...
Italy surpasses China in coronavirus deaths
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Italy surpasses China in coronavirus deaths

After a rise of 427 deaths in the last 24 hours, Italy has officially exceeded China in the number of coronavirus-related deaths, reaching a total of 3,405.   The death toll in Italy rose to 3,405 after recording 475 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday and an additional 427 deaths on Thursday.   China has reported 3,245 deaths since the virus emerged late last year. However, Italy has fewer confirmed cases - 41,035 as of Thursday compared to 80,907 in China.   Globally, nearly 220,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with over 8,800 deaths and at least 84,000 recoveries, according to data from Johns Hopkins University in the US.    
6 Fun-Filled Shows on GOtv to Keep Kids Entertained
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6 Fun-Filled Shows on GOtv to Keep Kids Entertained

Entertain Your Kids with 6 Fun-Filled Shows on GOtv GOtv offers a plethora of exciting and engaging content for kids and teens. Whether it's live-action or animated shows, there's something for everyone. Here are some fun-filled, educational, and family-friendly entertainment options available on GOtv: DC SUPERHERO GIRLS Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and their superhero friends navigate the challenges of growing up at Super Hero High School. Catch the action on Cartoon Network (ch. 67) on weekdays at 4pm. JUST ADD MAGIC Join Kelly Quinn and her friends as they discover a magical cookbook in the attic, unleashing a world of enchanting recipes. Watch it on NICKELODEON (ch. 62) at 5:30pm on weekdays. Word World This educational...
Entertaining Shows on GOtv for Kids
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Entertaining Shows on GOtv for Kids

If you're searching for live-action or animated shows, GOtv offers a plethora of exciting and engaging content for kids and teens that will captivate even grown-ups. Get prepared for some enjoyable, educational, and family-friendly entertainment on GOtv this week and beyond. DC SUPERHERO GIRLS Experience the adventures of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and their Superhero friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up at Super Hero High School. Let the kids immerse themselves in the 'DC Super Hero Girls' action on Cartoon Network (ch. 67), airing weekdays at 4pm. JUST ADD MAGIC Follow Kelly Quinn and her two best friends as they stumble upon Kelly’s grandmother’s magical cookbook in the attic, filled with peculiar recipes. Airs...
Mob drowns 83-year-old woman suspected of being a witch
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Mob drowns 83-year-old woman suspected of being a witch

The recent incident of an 83-year-old woman, Nosayinethi Manundu, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, has garnered attention after she was thrown into a drum of water by a mob on suspicion of being a witch. The family of the deceased revealed to Sowetan that a group of villagers accused her of witchcraft, linking her to the death of her relative in Majuba village. The deceased relative, 23-year-old Samkelo Manundu, was reportedly killed in Franschoek, Western Cape, through stabbing. The mob subjected the 83-year-old woman to physical assault, burning, and forced drowning in a 150-litre drum. Following this horrific incident, a 38-year-old relative expressed their distress, stating, "After the incident, we no longer trust anyone as we have been getting threatening calls. I am struggling to sl...
Father Mbaka’s Priestly Annointing for Coronavirus Pandemic
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Father Mbaka’s Priestly Annointing for Coronavirus Pandemic

Reverend Father Mbaka has released his priestly annointing on the coronavirus disease that has slowly crept its way from Wuhan in China to Africa's most populous nation - Nigeria. Father Mbaka, known for regularly giving prayers regarding the affairs of the nation, has spoken about the novel coronavirus, with reportedly over a dozen cases of the disease in Nigeria.   At a program at the Enugu Adoration ground during a special prayer for the disease on Thursday, Father Mbaka said, “To those who believe in God, all things are possible. No matter how it has defied people, it cannot defy God. Coronavirus, wherever you came from, be it any name you answer- caterpillar virus, Venza virus, corolla virus, I command you to be ceased, in the Holy Ghost fire! “Children of God, when you...