The world is currently facing a coronavirus pandemic for which there is no cure and most countries have gone on lockdown, with some urging their citizens to practice social distancing as a way of curbing the virus' spread. But some individuals have been flouting the rules of the lockdown in their respective countries.⁣⁣ GuardianTV presents how nations have handled these transgressions.⁣⁣

A humble anti-malarial pill may be the answer to COVID-19. Despite caution over its effectiveness, African countries hope it will stem the disease's spread. Health systems are unprepared to handle the pandemic, with too few ventilators to treat patients if it spreads in the continent's densely populated poorer areas.

On this week's Inside Stuff, Martin Oloja talks about recognising and working on the opportunities in the Covid-19 crisis.

As of April 2, more than 200,000 patients have recovered from coronavirus infection, Nigeria has also recorded her share cases of discharged patients. Yes, many have lost their lives to the deadly virus, there some that are living proof that the virus is not necessarily a death sentence.⁣ ⁣ Stay healthy, stay home, stay safe and don’t relent in observing the proper hygiene during this period.⁣

Pains of the lockdown across parts of the country especially Lagos State went a notch further as Lagosians reacted angrily to the coronavirus lockdown which is currently taking its toll on the once bobbling commercial capital of Nigeria.

Nigeria, to a large extent, does not have ventilators if the situation gets critical. Coronavirus is a very dangerous disease and we have to take it seriously. The Coronavirus comes in wave, and it will be difficult to manage if self isolation is not enforced.

There is so much information out there on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you can help someone by sharing facts about the virus and stop the spread of myths.⁣⁣⁣

China on Sunday reported a total of 39 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with all those cases imported from overseas, the National Health Commission said Monday.

As the coronavirus death toll mounts, global health authorities are reminded that tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Over a million deaths are reported every year.

The spread of coronavirus around the world has impacted the staging of sporting events around the world with major sports events facing cancellation or postponement.⁣ Here’s a video highlighting five (5) major sports events facing cancellation or postponement due to the spread of coronavirus.⁣

To curb the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, robots have been mobilised in China and parts of the U.S. to perform tasks that will reduce human contact with people already infected with the virus and inform the public about preventive measures to take to avoid getting infected.⁣⁣

Lassa fever is a major health challenge in many West African countries and it is currently fast spreading in some Nigerian state.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Here is a video to tell you all you need to know about this hemorrhagic fever and preventive measures you can take to avoid getting infected.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Please, reach out to NCDC via the numbers provided in the video to report suspected cases around you.