Omotola Sends a message to Sanwo-Olu from Isolation

Well-known Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, on Saturday announced that she tested positive to Covid-19, and has been in Isolation, inline with NDDC directive of keeping others safe, to help in mitigating widespread of the pandemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of people.

“Hello all, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been.
“Well, I contracted COVID. I have been ill, in Isolation and now getting better.” she said.

In her statement released on her verified Instagram page, the mother of four, who disclosed her recent health state, sent a message to the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu concerning the high rate of accident caused by reckless drivers.

While reacting to the whole incident that have caused many to go timeless, The superstar actress also known as Omosexy, disclosed that her heart is troubled, concerning how the Nigerian people are needlessly dying because of indiscipline of drivers and poor enforcement from agencies on Road

She called on the state government to do the needful in mounting the right measures on roads, in other to cease more report of deaths caused by road users.

“I have read the devastating news of how our youths are needlessly dying and getting crushed by trailers/containers! This is disheartening and has made my heart really troubled! This can happen to ANYONE and Enforcements can’t be taken lightly on this Gov @jidesanwoolu!!! Please do something,” she wrote.

NCDC Explain Why COVID-19 Patients Are Treated With Anti-Malaria Drugs.

Chikwe Iheakweazu, the director-general of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday spoke on the differences between COVID-19 and malaria.

But speaking at the daily briefing of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, the NCDC boss said: ”I think we all know COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Malaria is caused by a parasite. They are completely different diseases.

This revelations by some high-profile survivors, who spoke about the drugs administered on them during their treatment. One of the survivors, Raymond Dokpesi who is the founder of DAAR communications Plc, had said that all the drugs administered on him were anti-malaria medication.

“However, many diseases present exactly the same way in the beginning. Yellow fever presents the same way with fever at the beginning, Lassa fever the same way with malaria.

“So, the initial presentation of a febrile illness is similar across diseases. There is no specific treatment for COVID-19. What clinicians do is to manage your symptoms so that your body recovers as quickly as possible.

“You can have Malaria and COVID-19. That you have COVID-19 doesn’t prevent you from having Malaria and if you are in a hospital for one month, you could definitely be co-infected by both of them.

“So there are many reasons why people receive similar treatments but they are two completely different diseases with different parthenogenesis.” he said

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COVID-19: REGBEREGBE GROUP APPEAL TO OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT FOR AN ISOLATION CENTRE

A Group (Regberegbe) has appealed to Gov. Dapo Abiodun to create an Isolation centre in Ijebu Ode local government considering the possible outbreak that might likely occur based on the announcement of Mr President on the relax of the lockdown in the state.

The group made the appeal in a letter addressed to the governor and jointly signed by its Coordinator and Public Relations Officer, Oreagba Olatunbosun and Adepoju Adekiitan respectively.

The group appreciated all the medical teams working so tirelessly day and night to ensure infected people in the state were reduced drastically.

The group noted that the isolation centre would guaranteed security of lives of Ijebu Ode indegenes and it’s environs, adding that it would increase the people’s sense of belonging and more trust in the present administration.

We are Ijebu born young men between the age grade of 1983-84-85.

We must congratulate you and your team on the success recorded so far towards the curb of the spread of the dreaded virus COVID-19 in Ogun State.

Sir, In our own little way to show our support and interest in this government, we distributed palliatives and stimulus package to the less privileged and the agedin every nook and cranny of Ijebu land.

We indeed do not have any doubt in us that the distribution of palliatives to 1,000 youths of our dear Ijebu-Ode local government, and as replicated in other local government in Ogun State, will also go a long way most especially in this “Stay Home and Stay Safe” era.

COVID-19: Ex-UCH CMD reveals how patients were treated in Oyo

Eleven COVID-19 patients at the Olodo Infectious Disease Centre, Ibadan, were on Friday, discharged after testing negative twice.

The released persons comprise three females and eight males.

The decision to free the 11 persons, according to Coordinator of isolation and treatment centres in the state, Professor Temitope Alonge was because the released persons had twice tested negative for COVID-19.

Alonge certified that the released persons were fit to reunite with their family members and be reintegrated into the society.

For the two weeks they stayed at the centre, Alonge noted that most treatment efforts were hinged on boosting the immunity of the former patients.

He noted that the COVID-19 patients were treated to zinc, vitamin C and chloroquine, while some were given cough syrup and antibiotics.

“They had zinc on a daily basis, vitamin C 2g (1g each for morning and night), and they also had Chloroquine 500m, and 50m daily for another three days.

“In between this, some of them had a cough and of course those ones we put them on cough syrup and antibiotic cover, the reason being that with the viral infection they are prone to develop other infection.

“We are not only looking at their symptoms, there is something that we also check which is the viral load. We also check what we call CT but the value of the CT has a correlation with the value of the viral load, the higher the viral load the lower the CT value,” Alonge said.

He disclosed that about 32 COVID-19 patients were still at the centre and in stable condition, adding that efforts were being geared towards facilitating their speedy release.

EFCC Hands Over Building Forfeited By Diezani To Lagos State As Isolation Centre

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a building reportedly forfeited by Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum, as an isolation centre.

The anti-graft agency handed over the property to officials of the Lagos state government on Friday.

Lagos, which has the highest number of COVID-19 patients in the country, is struggling with bed spaces.

The property consisting six flats of three bedrooms and a boys’ quarter was forfeited by Mrs Allison-Madueke  following an order of Lagos State Federal High in 2017.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Lagos Zonal Head of the EFCC, Mohammed Rabo stated that the gesture was part of the Commission’s social responsibility efforts towards the fight against the spread of Corona virus.

“In addition to our mandate to fight economic and financial crimes, the Commission is committed and ready to render essential services that may be required of it in the fight against covid-19.

Therefore, Lagos State should not hesitate to call on the Commission anytime the need for such essential service arises,” he said.

In his remarks, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, thanked the Commission for the gesture, noting that it was a welcome collaboration between the Federal and Lagos State Government.

Lady Discharged From COVID-19 Shares Her Experience In Lekki

A lady simply identified as Ivuoma Tom took to her Facebook page to share her experience during here Treatment at the isolation

center.

she said:

 " Have you ever have air hunger , looking for air to breath but it seems far away... and my heart beat was out of control. That was how I was from 25th April to 2nd May, 2020. That was the severe type of COVID-19. My case was critical but God was there, He preserved and kept me as always".

 This is summary of my COVID-19 experience;
I was exposed, I went on self Isolation for 14 days, Within those 14 days, I got tested, my result came out on 27 th April , 2020, I was called by NCDC representative to get my things ready. I never had symptoms until 16 day when I noticed I couldn't breath I have to sit all through the night.

Due to NCDC late response, I was evacuated the 3rd day with worsening cases to the first Isolation centre in Lekki. The next day, I was dying but thank God for my Friend, Lola who raised alarm( I never knew we were in the same centre until that morning).

I was placed on Oxygen and transferred to Yaba Isolation Centre. While admitting me, I was told by the Doctor that if my condition worsen, I will be transferred to ICU,Intensive Care Unit. Thank God, I never went there. I was on Oxygen for 5 days, but God delivered me on the six day.

 I read about a study that if you lie prone, that is lying on your stomach with head of the bed raised, helped patients with COVID-19 who has breathing problem recover fast so I did it and it helped me sleep better if not, I have to sit down throughout the night.

 Also, some breathing exercises helped me a lot to inflate my lungs, I spent 17 days in Isolation centre, I was discharged yesterday, 14th May, 2020 having tested Negative. I sincerely want to appreciate the Love of my life, Samuel Peter, my Love for the part he played in hesitating my transfer to Yaba, his prayers strengthened my faith to hold on despite death knocking on my path, You're one in a billion.

Some guys would have disappeared at the mention of COVID-19...kikikikk...Lol But he stood by my side, all through and always brightened my day, I love you dearly, thank you.

My beloveth Sister Ann Uvere, my prayer warrior you are sister in deed, I love you and her Husband Onyebuchi Emmanuel, a man with a heart of gold, thank you so much. May God bless the Doctors and Nurses, they were indeed wonderful and nice.

Above all, I want appreciate God, the giver of life and every good thing. For keeping and Preserving my life once more. That my one week Facebook vacation, was a battle for life, I fought and beat COVID-19. Most of those posts were from my hospital bed...Lol.

For you out there who still think COVID-19 is a Scam , wake up from your denial and know that COVID-19 is real.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Brought Some Good News To Lagosians.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Brought Some Good Lagosians.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on today Sunday, brought some good news for the good people of Lagos State.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu who announced the discharge of some patients from some of the Lagos isolation centers, just to show the people of Lagos State that the government and health officials are doing their best to make sure this pandemic pass very soon.

According to the Governor, "Dear Lagosians,

I come bearing good news.

Today, 21 #COVID__19 patients; 4 females and 17 males, all Nigerians have been discharged from our isolation facilities to reunite with the society."

"The patients, 3 from Onikan, 1 from Eti-Osa, 1 from First Cardiology Hospital, 6 from Lekki and 10 from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Isolation Centres were discharged today having fully recovered and tested negative to #COVID__19 in two consecutive test readings."

"With this, the total number of cases successfully managed and discharged from our isolation facilities has risen to 469.

The discharge of #COVID__19 patients is encouraging but we must continue to practice hand hygiene, wear a mask, and physically distance ourselves when outdoors."

"If we continue to do the right things and obey the stipulated public health safety guidelines, together we can break the chain of transmission of #COVID__19." He Said.

Here are screenshots of his tweets;

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Governor Wike Orders Arrest Of PHED CEO, Sends Him To Isolation Center see video (Video)

There was mild drama on Thursday as Gov. Wike lead the task force on the enforcment of lockdown order in the state.

One of the notable moments was when the MD / CEO Of PHED was accosted by the Governor for violation of lockdown directive in the state. You would recall that PHED made a donation of some trucks of rice to the Government of Rivers State to assist the government in the fight against covid 19.

As shown in the video, the MD was dumbfounded as he tried to explain to Wike that he is the MD of PHED which is one of the power distribution companies in Nigeria with license to sell electricity in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa. However, Wike, responded, “Which PHED” , and ordered him to be taken to isolation center.

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