Flu drug used in Japan shows promise in treating COVID-19 Doctors find “clear evidence” it improves coronavirus symptoms.   A drug used in Japan to treat influenza seems to be effective at treating the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to news reports. The antiviral drug, called Favipiravir or Avigan, showed positive outcomes in clinical trials involving 340 individuals in …

  BREAKING: North-West Govs close schools for 30 days over COVID 19 Governors in the northwest region have announced closure of all schools for the next 30 days. The Governors, in a communiqué read to newsmen by Chairman of the Forum and Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, said the decision became imperative to prevent the spread of Corona Virus COVID 19 …

Katsina records first case of suspected COVID-19 Katsina records first case of suspected COVID-19 The Katsina State Ministry of Health says it has recorded its first suspected case of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Permanent Secretary at the ministry, Dr Kabir Musptapha, who briefed the press on Wednesday morning, said the case involved a man who returned to Nigeria recently …