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- A new study has shown why the highly contagious novel coronavirus has exploded into a global pandemic - The viral disease  can  remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to days - The study appeared online in the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, March 17 A new study has revealed that coronavirus can remain infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to days. According to Reuters, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, carried out the study. They attempted to mimic the virus deposited from an infected person onto everyday surfaces in a household or hospital setting, such as through coughing or touching objects. Scientists have been working hard to find out more about the dreaded coronavirus Source: Facebook They used a device to dispense an aerosol that duplicated the microscopic droplets created...

Coronavirus has become a big threat to all countries in the world including world power, the  United  States of America, China and the United Kingdom. Legit.ng  provides a live update of incidents and information on the deadly coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that within two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside  China  increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled. It also said that there are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have lost their lives. The index case of coronavirus was discovered in Lagos on February 24, when an Italian who came on a business trip to  Nigeria  fell ill and was later tested positive of the disease. He was quarantined for proper treatment. NCDC ✔ @NCDCgov  ·  12 h Replying to @NCDCgov Our Director General @ Chikwe_I is currently live on @ NTANewsNow reassuring Nigerians of Government’s commitment t...

Actor Gabriel Afolayan and his wife have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram - The news of the couple's decision to unfollow each other surfaced amidst cheating rumours - It was recently reported that trouble surfaced in their home after it was alleged that Afolayan's wife cheated on him with popular music star, Banky W There seems to be trouble in the homes of some of Nigeria's favourite celebrity couples. It was recently reported on popular Instagram blog @gistlovers.blog1 that actor Gabriel Afolayan's wife, Banke, cheated on him. According to the report, Banke allegedly cheated on her husband with singer, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W. The singer, who is the husband of actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, had attended Afolayan and Banke's wedding with his wife in 2018.  It was alleged that the cheating scandal had led to a split between Afolayan and his wife. And amidst the cheating rumours, the couple has unfollowed each other on their I...

Femi Adesina says the federal government is making best decisions for Nigerians amid mounting coronavirus scare - The presidential aide also claims President Buhari is putting the safety of Nigerians first and is making decisions that will minimise effect of the virus on the economy - Adesina, who allays the fear of coronavirus after the third case was recorded, assures that the Ministry of Health is atop the situation Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, says the federal government is committed to securing the health and well-being of Nigerians amid rising coronavirus scare. Nigeria recorded the third case of the deadly virus on Tuesday, March 17, and the patient is reportedly a 30-year-old returnee from the United Kingdom. The scare seemed to have dived the country into fear as Nigerians on social media beseeched the federal government to close all flights coming from the Covid-19-threatened countries including Italy. Coronavirus: A...

Nigeria has recorded its third case of coronavirus in Lagos - The commissioner for health in Lagos made the disclosure on Tuesday, March 17 - The latest case is a 30-year-old Nigerian woman who returned from the UK to Lagos on Friday, March 13 Nigeria has confirmed its third case of coronavirus in Lagos as the deadly infection spreads more across African countries. The new Covid-19 case was disclosed by the commissioner of health in Lagos state, Professor Akin Abayomi via his official Twitter handle, @ProfAkinAbayomi, on Tuesday, March 17. According to the health commissioner, the patient is a 30-year-old Nigerian woman who returned from the United Kingdom to Lagos on Friday, March 13. She reportedly observed self-isolation upon her return, developed symptoms and has been tested positive. Lagos health commissioner, Akin Abayomi, confirms third Covid-19 case in Lagos, Nigeria. Credit: ProfAkinAbayomi Source: Twitter Abayomi said the patient is now in isolation and receiving care at M...