#YouAsked Covid-19 Is it true that 25% of those with Covid-19 in Nigeria have no travel history or known contact with infected persons? Source Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Short answer Is it true that 25% of those with Covid-19 in Nigeria have no travel history or known contact with infected persons? The percentage has varied over time. On 3 June, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that 75% of Covid-19 cases in Nigeria had unknown sources of infection; 2% had a travel history and 23% were contacts of existing patients. “It means that community transmission is happening. It ... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Has the Ghana Health Service’s central region director halted mass coronavirus testing? Source Ghana Health Service Short answer Has the Ghana Health Service’s central region director halted mass coronavirus testing? Yes, in a letter dated 16 June, health facilities and districts were told to “desist from mass testing” of people unless authorised to do so by the director-general of the Ghana Health Service.More: FACT-CHECK: Mass coronavirus testing halted in Ghana’s Central region... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Can chewing raw onions help you recover from Covid-19? Source Ghana Food and Drugs Authority Short answer Can chewing raw onions help you recover from Covid-19? A claim circulating on WhatsApp “assuring” people that chewing raw onions would ensure their recovery, is not supported by scientific evidence. More: FALSE: Chewing raw onions can cure coronavirus ... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Health Has Nigeria developed a Covid-19 vaccine? Source Research team leader Dr Oladipo Kolawole Short answer Has Nigeria developed a Covid-19 vaccine? No, a group of researchers held a press conference to announce that they had developed a potential vaccine candidate. It will take months to determine if it’s effective. More: No, Nigeria hasn’t found Covid-19 vaccine yet – but hunt is on ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 How and where can I get individual financial or food assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic? Source Nigerian government Short answer How and where can I get individual financial or food assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic? In an address about the pandemic on 29 March, Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari said conditional cash transfers for the next two months would be paid to “the most vulnerable in society” immediately. But it is not possible to apply for this assistance as community leaders and groups help to det... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Have medical supplies from China been contaminated with Covid-19? Source Ghana Health Service Short answer Have medical supplies from China been contaminated with Covid-19? The Ghana Health Service has denied reports that imported Chinese medical supplies were contaminated with Covid-19.More: FALSE: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus... Back Full answer
Covid-19 Is failing to wear a mask in public places a criminal offence in Ghana? Source Office of the Regional Co-ordinating Council Greater Accra Short answer Is failing to wear a mask in public places a criminal offence in Ghana? There is a “no mask, no entry” policy in public places in the Greater Accra region. But the Ghanaian government has not announced any legislation that would make it a criminal offence if someone fails to wear a mask in public places.More: Is the Failure to Wear A Mask In Public Places A Criminal... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Did the first coronavirus vaccine candidate die? Source Dr Elisa Granato Short answer Did the first coronavirus vaccine candidate die? Dr Elisa Granato, a postdoctoral researcher in the Oxford’s zoology department, received one of the first two jabs administered at the start of a Covid-19 vaccine trial at the University of Oxford. She has denied reports of her death.More: ‘I’m very much alive.’ No, first volunteer in UK Cov... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Covid-19 Did Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extended Covid-19 lockdown? Source Nigerian president’s speech Short answer Did Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extended Covid-19 lockdown? President Muhammadu Buhari announced a two-week extension of the lockdown on 13 April. At no point during the speech did he say Nigerians should appreciate him for the extension. More: Was President Buhari Smug Over the Two-Week Extension to the Lockdown? ... Back Full answer