Five States of the South East Region receive 7,500 face masks, 550 coverall coats, and 100 face shields, courtesy of Jack Ma Foundation.
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NDDC Commissions Abakaliki Test Centre
Nigerian health officials gradually expand coronavirus test centres nationwide with the commissioning of the Abakaliki Centre
NCDC predicts further rise as cases jump to 174
New cases of confirmed Covid-19 infections rise to 174 as officials predict even more as the country expands its testing capacity
FG suspends work on Enugu airport
Minister of Aviation, today 31 March 2020 announced suspension of ongoing rehabilitation work at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu
Covid-19 Morning Update for Sunday, 29 Mar 2020
Nigeria is nearing 100 confirmed cases of Coronavirus; Kaduna Governor self-declares; Anambra and Lagos launch palliatives
Enugu Catholic Diocese suspends masses
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu, Dr. Callistus Onaga, has suspended the celebration of masses and other large gathering church activities in the Diocese until further notice.
Enugu Covid-19 cases are recent UK returnees
The Enugu State Ministry of Health said this morning that the two cases confirmed in a bulletin from the NCDC last night were recent returnees from the United Kingdom.
Covid-19: Morning Update for 28 March
The NCDC last night counted Enugu as one of theh cities touched by the Coronavirus pandemic with a record two cases confirmed.
Covid-19 Morning Update for 27 March 2020
President Buhari, Lagos House of Assembly and the Kano State Government launch new policy offensives against Corona19 outbreak in Nigeria
Buhari speaks on Covid-19
President Muhammadu Buhari speaks on a wide range of options as he gives a more comprehensive nationalresponse