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People with high BP, Diabetes or Obesity, more likely to die from Covid-19
Doctors at NYU Langone Health in New York analyzed more than 4,000 patients hospitalized with Covid-19 in March.The study found that those over age 65 or who were significantly overweight, carrying an extra 80 to 100 pounds, were more likely to be hospitalized. Patients with low oxygen levels and signs of inflammation on lab tests […]
‘Celebrate Easter at home,’ Sanwo-Olu begs Lagosians as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Lagos is the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria with more than half of the country’s 288 cases. “This weekend, the sacrifice of staying at home and social distancing is required to stop the spread of #COVID19. “Avoid fake news, the lockdown hasn’t been lifted. Think longterm, #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe,” he tweeted. Nigeria has recorded cases in […]
UITH sets up committee to investigate death of suspected COVID-19 patient
The management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has constituted a medical committee to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of a patient with suspected COVID-19. In a statement signed by Mr David Odaibo, Director of Administration of UITH in Ilorin, the committee will investigate the issues surrounding the death of the patient on […]
Nigeria COVID-19 survivor: ‘An experience I don’t wish on anyone’ Oluwaseun Osowobi wants to advocate for an end to stigmatisation and demystify myths around COVID-19 in her country.
For Oluwaseun Osowobi, the symptoms began shortly after she returned from a trip to London. The 29-year-old Nigerian activist was in the United Kingdom capital to attend on March 9 the Commonwealth Day Service, where she was the official flag bearer. More: Unanswered questions as Nigeria braces for coronavirus lockdown Nigeria announces lockdown of major […]
