Covid 19

Of which, VND71.3 billion, comprising of more than VND55.5 billion of cash and nearly VND16 billion worth of goods, is for the fight and prevention against the Covid-19 pandemic and more than VND10.2 billion for saltwater intrusion and drought fight. The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has collaborated with the Department of Health and the Ho Chi Minh City High Command to distribute goods to facilities, Covid-19 hospitals, isolation areas, medical workers, and isolated people with a total value of VND16 billion. Of which, there were four negative pressure rooms, 40 medical beds, 110 smart video doorbells, and 2,352 test kits.  Ms. To Thi Bich Chau, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City gave thanks to people from all walks of life, public servants, and soldiers for accompanying with the city’s Party Committee and authorities in the Covid-19 fight and contributing to the fund for the prevention and fight against the … [Read more...] about HCMC receives over VND81 bln for Covid-19, saltwater intrusion, drought fight

However as per a text message that has been sent by the producer to his loved ones, “My daughter Shaza has not mingled with any foreign travellers and had no COVID symptoms at all. It is my duty to inform you as we are law-abiding citizens. We are admitting her in Nanavati Hospital to be kept under isolation. The municipal authorities will be here, tomorrow, at 10:30 pm". Some 4,067 COVID-19 cases have been reported in India, with 693 new cases in the last 24 hours alone. The disease has taken the lives of 109 people so far, according to the federal Health and Family Welfare Ministry. … [Read more...] about After Singer Kanika Kapoor, Another Name from Bollywood ‘Tests Positive for COVID-19’

The statement reads: “The 500,000 poor and vulnerable households are targeted in all covering an estimated three million poor and vulnerable individuals in the state. The distribution has started with the first batch of 100,000 households across the 20 Local Governments in the state on a ward by ward basis in phases of 250-300 households per ward. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Relief packages meant for poor, vulnerable, says Ogun govt

READ ALSO: Buhari, Ooni, Sultan, others at Council of Traditional Rulers (photos) “We have been in consultations all week with our religious leaders in the country, including His Eminence Alhaji Mohammadu Sa’ad Abubakar Ill, Sultan of Sokoto, President of NSCIA, and Leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, and Rev Supo Ayokunle, the President of CAN. We have also consulted with traditional Authorities, including His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and his colleagues from other parts of the country on the need to have a National Day of Prayers and each of the Leaders have given His support of the Prayers. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Sultan, Ooni, CAN President organise national day of prayers

In addition, the Foundation is also carrying out major advocacy and enlightenment campaign through the distribution of 5000 handbills on the prevention of COVID 19 in Umuahia and Aba respectively and radio jingles geared towards enlightening the people on safety measures to prevent being infected. Speaking to journalists during the campaign, the foundation’s medical adviser in the South East, Dr. Orji Nnorom pointed out that the chairman of the foundation, Mr. Ken Ukeagu, (as a citizen of the state) was compelled by the strong passion he has always exhibited towards the wellbeing of the people in the State to help protect them as much as possible. … [Read more...] about COVID 19: Two policemen arrested for contravening IGP’s lockdown rules in Abia