A regional minister in Lombardy, the Italian region most affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the virus. The Lombardy region said in a statement on Monday that the contagion concerns Alessandro Mattinzoli, 60, who serves as Commissioner for Economic Development. The region said the entire 17-member Lombardy regional government would undergo…
Russian authorities on Monday confirmed the first case of coronavirus in Moscow, saying the patient had recently returned from Italy. The anti-coronavirus task force said in a statement quoted by Russian news agencies that the “young man” had fallen ill on February 21 while on vacation to Italy. The man, who resides outside Moscow, returned…
ran reports 11 new coronavirus deaths, taking total to 54. This was contained in a statement made available on Sunday on the Iran website. GIO TV had earlier reported Iran Coronavirus deaths is 43. Details soon
The Ogun Government and Lafarge Africa have confirmed that contacts in respect of the recorded single case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has hit 39 from the initial reported 28. This included the driver who picked the infected Italian from an hotel in Ikeja and those who served him food and drink. Contrary to the reports going…
The Nigerian government has warned vendors across the country against increasing the price of face mask and sanitizer. In a statement released on Saturday February 29 by Babatunde Iruekera who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), vendors were told that abusing citizens’ sensitivity, apprehension, anxiety and vulnerability,…
First coronavirus death on US soil in Washington state, an official said on Saturday. US health officials on Friday had reported a fourth case of novel coronavirus of unknown origin, indicating the disease was spreading in the country. This is coming barely a week after President Donald Trump said America was doing a great job and there…
A Professor of Virology, Maduike Ezeibe of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, has claimed he has discovered the cure for the dreaded coronavirus. Ezeibe who is the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, MOUAU, made the claims Thursday in a statement, adding that the therapy can also cure Lassa fever. In a report…
Three Chinese Nationals have been quarantined in Plateau state over suspected cases of Coronavirus. GIO TV correspondent gathered that the mineworkers arrived in Nigeria on Friday via Abuja Airport and travelled to Plateau state the same day. Details later.
Lagos commissioner of health, Akin Abayomi, says the Italian who tested positive to coronavirus has been moved to a renovated facility. Abayomi said while appearing on Arise Television on Saturday, February 29, that the patient had complained about his condition but he said he is now comfortable in his new ward, PM News reports. “I…
Actor Jackie Chan has dispelled fears of being infected with the coronavirus. The iconic actor took to his IG page to thank his fans all over the world who have been asking if he is okay, confirming that he is indeed fine. He wrote ”Thanks for everybody’s concern! I’m safe and sound, and very healthy….