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The number of confirmed cases have passed 1 million globally

More than a million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University. Italy remains the country worst affected by the outbreak, with 13,915 deaths, followed by Spain, with 10,003 deaths.

Nearly 53,000 people have died and more than 210,000 have recovered, according to the US university’s figures. The US has the most cases, and more than 1,000 died there in the past day.

Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu and his wife test negative for coronavirus

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife, Joke, have tested negative for coronavirus. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, made this known early Friday morning.

#COVID19Lagos Update
I am happy to announce that #COVID19Lagos Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu, the first Lady of Lagos @jokesanwoolu and their immediate family members as well as aides have all tested negative to #COVID19@NCDCgov @MBuhari @Chikwe_I pic.twitter.com/jqI1e99f5I

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) April 2, 2020

The World Bank approves $160 billion in emergency aid over 15 months to help countries deal with the impact of the pandemic

The World Bank has approved the first steps in a plan to roll out US$160 billion in emergency aid over 15 months to help countries deal with the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.

The board of the Washington-based development lender approved the first set of fast-track crisis projects, with an initial $1.9 billion going to 25 countries, and operations moving forward in another 40 nations, the bank said in a statement.

Malawi announces first coronavirus cases

Malawi on Thursday announced its first three coronavirus infections, one of the last African countries to report the potentially deadly disease. The southern African country was one of the few without any confirmed cases along with the Comoros, Lesotho, Sao Tome, and Principe and South Sudan.

President Peter Mutharika said the infections were in the capital Lilongwe. The first was detected in an elderly woman who had recently traveled to India to visit her relatives.

After 14 days in isolation, Buhari’s daughter rejoins the family

One of President Buhari’s daughters has completed the recommended 14 days of isolation and reunited with her family. She went into isolation after returning from the United Kingdom.

Aisha Buhari, the First Lady, revealed on March 19 that her daughter, who recently returned from the United Kingdom, was in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a series of tweets, she said her daughter had acted based on the advice of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.

It is a thing of joy & gratitude to Almighty God to reunite with my daughter after she had been in isolation for 14 days immediately she landed in Nigeria. While I’m wishing all those infected for a speedy recovery, I pray for the end of this pandemic. . #AbujaScaleUp pic.twitter.com/t3KyJ3d29n

— Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) April 2, 2020

Nigeria records 10 new coronavirus cases in Lagos and Abuja

Nigeria has recorded 10 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 184. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control made this known via Twitter on Thursday.

It tweeted that Lagos State recorded seven new cases while Abuja had three. The development brings the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos to 98 and Abuja 34.

Ten new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria; 7 in Lagos and 3 in the FCT.

As at 08:00 pm 2nd April there are 184 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Twenty have been discharged with two deaths pic.twitter.com/XWSSLVi7Zq

— NCDC (@NCDCgov) April 2, 2020

Governor Udom Emmanuel announces total lockdown in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has announced a total cessation of movement and prohibition of events of any kind for 14 days. This followed confirmation of five cases of coronavirus in the state.

I have signed into law the QUARANTINE AND RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT REGULATIONS 2020.

It comes into force on 30th March, 2020 and will remain in force till 30th April, 2020, or for such extended period as may be announced from time to time.#Thread pic.twitter.com/H50SfEEFmj

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

Some of the provisions of the regulations include:

1. Commercial tricycles to carry not more than two passengers only.

2. Mini buses to carry one passenger per row.

3. Private vehicles to carry not more than two persons at the back seat and one on the front seat.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

4. Public Parks, Shops, Eateries, Clubs, Restaurants, Markets, shall remain closed except those for the sale of foodstuffs, drugs and other essential commodities.

5. All public burials, weddings,and other forms of public gatherings are prohibited.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

6. All places of religious worship, churches, mosques to strictly observe the social distancing prescription of a minimum of one metre spacing and not more than 20 persons per gathering.

Hand washing facility with running water, soap and sanitizer are to be provided.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

7. All borders and roads leading into and out of the state shall remain closed with immediate effect.

Exemptions are made for food supplies, recognized security personnel, medical and health workers and others on essential duties.

DEFAULTERS SHALL BE PROSECUTED.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

Any person who knows or has reason to believe that he has symptoms of, or is suffering from the Corona Virus disease shall submit himself for quarantine and treatment.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

Where a person refuses to submit himself for treatment and quarantine, security and medical personnel may use such force as may be reasonably necessary and employ such method as may be sufficient to ensure compliance with this Regulations.

— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) March 30, 2020

Wimbledon 2020 canceled in response to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 Wimbledon tennis championships have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the All England Club announced on Wednesday. It is the first time the championships, due to take place between June 28 and July 11, have been called off since World War II.

The Championships were scheduled to run from 29 June until 12 July but as tennis officials prepared for emergency talks this week cancellation swiftly became unavoidable.

We regret to announce the cancellation of our 2020 summer Grass Court events and the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships

Full story ? https://t.co/MvTjSMlUa4 pic.twitter.com/K8EMaLj5eI

— LTA (@the_LTA) April 1, 2020

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