Coronavirus Update for 18 May 2020
Three new cases of Covid-19 were uncovered in Enugu today, shooting up the number of confirmed cases in the South East region to 41 cases, according to figures released a while ago by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
The State, however, discharged four more cases that have recovered.
No other cases were recorded in the other four States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo.
Covid-19 News Update
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CBN, NNPC to pick up bill for evacuees
Foreign Minister Onyema discloses that the two institutions have agreed to foot the bill for accommodation, feeding and quarantine of stranded Nigerians abroad. READ MORE
CBN to fund research into Covid-19 vaccine
Central Bank Governor challenges scientists to develop a Nigerian cure for Covid-19 which the bank will sponsor with grants. READ MORE
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