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We can't afford another  lock down The exacerbating COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on people around the world with over four million people affected and over 280 of them already dead. The world is on a partial lockdown, with only essential workers active while non-essential workers and social life has been grounded. While scientists and laboratories are racing to find a cure, all other sectors are doing what they can to contribute towards curbing the pandemic - Apple and Google are working on solutions to track people affected by Covid-19 and the WHO on its part is supporting all affected countries to cushion the effect of the virus. Even traditional medicines have also been employed to defeat the virus as advocaes of traditional medicines have already coined the slogan: “United Against Covid-19”. Within the ECOWAS sub-region, Nigeria as at 10th of May, had the highest recorded death toll of 143, more than double the 49 deaths recorded by the member-state with the seco...

True or False U.S. politicians reveal their cold-bloodedness in pandemic response By Zhong Sheng Viruses are common enemies of human beings and the COVID-19 pandemic poses common challenges for all countries. It is a humane and just act for countries to do their best to help others in the pandemic while maintaining strict prevention and control policies at home. However, some U.S. politicians and their followers are being cold-blooded even though they always speak of Bible verses. They described China’s donation to other countries as “politics of generosity,” medical teams as “geopolitical expansion,” and material supports as “mask diplomacy.” Their narrow mind and vicious manipulation are really astonishing. Saving lives comes before everything as life is invaluable, and goodwill shall be repaid with greater kindness - those are China’s traditional virtues. China received strong support from the international society when it had a hard time battling the novel coronavir...

Blame game not able to save lives    The exacerbating COVID-19 pandemic is taking lives around the world. However, some U.S. politicians, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, are “cooperating” with right-wing media outlets such as the Fox News to cover their incapability of pandemic response and shift blames to others. They spread the rumor that the virus was manmade and escaped the Wuhan Institute of Virology, saying China covered up pandemic information. They even accused the World Health Organization (WHO) of delaying virus response. It is reported that according to a Republican strategy memo, the party now sees attacking China as an opportunity to buy their chances in the 2020 election. However, such political manipulation exactly revealed their vicious intentions. The origin of the novel coronavirus is a serious and scientific issue that calls for meticulous and professional investigation from scientists. The “patient zero” of the 1918 influenza pand...

ECOWAS appoints the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari as COVID 19 coordinator in the Sub-Region Following the press release by the ECOWAS commission through the Communication Director dated April 22, 2020 in Abuja; stated that the ECOWAS Leaders will be holding an Extraordinary Session through video conference the 23 rd April 2020 at 10am. According to the presidential Spokesperson Femi Adesina on his tweeter handle said that the President Muhammadu Buhari has been appointed as the coordinator of the COVID-19 response in the sub-region.

Update on Covid 19 within West Africa The chain of infection, stay at home, brake the chain.

On the   1st April 2020, the West African Health Organization issued her statement saying  “ Since the first case was reported in Lagos, Nigeria on 27 February 2020. As of yesterday, 31 March 2020, a total of 1,077 new confirmed cases and 31 deaths have been reported across all 15 Member States. Sierra Leone was the last country in the ECOWAS region to be affected and reported a confirmed Covid-19 case on 31 March 2020”. According to the press release dated 1st April 2020, WAHO said that they have  distributed over 30,000 diagnostic test kits, 50,000 specimen transportation kits and 10,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) to member states to increase effort made by each member states. He also stated that WAHO has ordered for additional items like ventilators,PPE test kits etc in which some will arrive in 2 weeks time. As the Institution designated by the highest authorities of ECOWAS to lead the coordination, collaboration and communication in the region wi...