The Economic Community Of West Africa States (ECOWAS) today in her extraordinary teleconference meeting today named the Nigeria's President, President Buhari as the head of the organization coordinating team against the novel coronavirus.This development was made officially known by one of the media aides of the President; Mr Bashir Ahmad through his verified twitter handle on Thursday afternoon.Mr Bahir Tweeted: Presidents of West African countries under the aegis...

After conducting laboratory tests in the northwest Kagera region, Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever cases of the Marburg Virus Disease.Eight people reported symptoms, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to order tests, according to a statement released on Wednesday.Five of the eight confirmed cases have already died, including a health worker; the remaining three are receiving treatment. More than 160 of the infected person's contacts are being kept tr...

New York City is closing down its public school buildings starting on Thursday after the city's 7-day average reached the 3% positive Covid-19 testing rate threshold. All students will transition to remote learning.