By Jonathan Ugbal Has More Active Cases Than Six States Four more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Cross River bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 9. The Nigerian Center for Disease Control announced 571 cases for July 12, 2020. The tally as shared on its verified Twitter handle was as follows:
Introduction The further easing of lockdowns occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic has seen streets hitherto empty, now booming with little or no regard for guidelines issued by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Flights have resumed, with more to come on Wednesday. Interstate travels continues, offices and businesses are opening up too. But, some
By Archibong Jeremiah They need to be arraigned. The Commissioner for Health in Cross River and Kogi States (Dr. Betta Edu and Dr. Saka Haruna) are to be arraigned before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The arraignment is sequel to their allegedly politicising the COVID-19 status of their States. Disclosing the position
By Archibong Jeremiah Other Governors should emulate Cross River The 17-man delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health and Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lauded the Cross River State Government for its effort so far in combating the novel coronavirus. The delegation led by said they will explore more avenue of partnering with the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Leave or stay – Commissioner for Education The Cross River State Commissioner for Education Mr. Godwin Amanke in an ongoing meeting with stakeholders in College of Health Technology Auditorium, Calabar, asked a pressman covering the event to take a walk as the State doesn’t want to be misquoted. The Commissioner, before making
By Archibong Jeremiah 216 to be shared among the 18 LGAs of Cross River State, 384 by Benue State’s 23 Councils To beef up efforts by Government in curtailing the spread of the novel coronavirus, United Purpose (UP) has donated 500 handwashing facilities to selected Primary Healthcare centers (PHCs) in Cross River and Benue States.
By Edem Eden, Daily Post Injury to one is injury to all – protesters We’ll communicate to relevant authorities – management Psychiatric Hospital Workers in the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH) in Calabar have staged a peaceful protest alleging “injustice” in the payment of COVID-19 hazard allowance to health workers in tertiary health institutions. The workers
By Archibong Jeremiah NMA suspends strike Outcome of dialogue yet unknown Pictures have emerged of the 17-man team from the Federal Ministry of Health led by the Executive Director of the NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The team was given the mandate to engage with Cross River State Government