Nigeria Records First Death From COVID-19
According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the 67-year-old man returned from the UK following medical treatment for multiple myeloma and diabetes, and was undergoing chemotherapy". The agency said the confirmed number of infections in Nigeria has now risen to 36.
Nigeria has recorded its first death from coronavirus.
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Nigeria:
Nigeria Records First Death From Coronavirus
Premium Times, 23 March 2020
Nigeria has recorded its first death from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has disclosed. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Coronavirus - Nigeria Records First Death
Vanguard, 23 March 2020
The dreaded coronavirus scourge ravaging the world,has claimed one life in Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
67 Year-Old Male Dies of Coronavirus in Nigeria
Vanguard, 23 March 2020
Despite measures to avoid deaths and stem the spread of coronavirus, the deadly pandemic has finally killed a 67 year old male who returned home following medical treatment in UK. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Country Records First Death From COVID-19
Vanguard, 23 March 2020
Nigeria has recorded its first death from COVID 19 ( Coronavirus). Read more »
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Nigeria:
COVID-19 - Nationwide Lockdown Looms
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Nigeria:
Coronavirus - Abuja Records Fourth Confirmed Case
Premium Times, 22 March 2020
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