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Makavelli25:
Words that start with consonant will take "a"
Words that start with vowels will take "an"

"A" is a vowel so "An Apple"
"B" is consonant so "A Ball"

Thats how it is

The person that typed that message didnt do english in school

Mr op, instead of you to state your concern and wait for others to give their take on it, you dey here dey abuse another
person say she no school. Na for primary 4 dey teach us consonant and vowel sound and how the first two words determines the sound

4four:
Some of us that visit hospitals frequently or often especially the private own should be careful and known the type of hospital we visit cos some of the doctors and other hospital attendants may be transmitting this virus to there patients unknowingly. Take the case of kastina covid 19 case for example who is a private medical doctor in kastina who came back from Lagos and fall hill and die (doe with previous underline health issues), NA only God known the number of his patients he would had come in contact with b4 he fell hill

valley nko

lekzytaker:
;Dbut I know sey if na you I approach like that. you go do too much shakara. ;Dbut I know sey if na you I approach like that. you go do too much shakara.

of cos na, why will I give you my number in a market square

Bantino:
Leave the winning part till next year

Good to know that you're staying safe. Cheers!!!

I am only sure of today ooo, with Queen corona you just have to think of now, pls let there be a winner

lekzytaker:
never begged you to read though.

chill, no be fight

Moralgladiator:
Great!! I'm in onitsha, hope we can work together sometime.

looking forward to that

Bantino:
We are doing great and staying safe. Lockdown no reach your side?

Oga Bantino I dey o, staying safe too, let me win this game abeg

Just to collect girl number, you wrote all this epistle

Moralgladiator:
Saw your advert. Do you reside in Awka?

yes I do

Moralgladiator:
Time changes yesterday.... nice book. you must be an 80s kid...

yea, I am. Really nice book

BABANGBALI:
you are write. I remember the time my father used to tooked me to school with his 504 then, I was amongst the big boys in our school that time so much that I dated one of our youth corpers serving in our school then

lol

jeph19:
They refused to upgrade

their lose

Good development but I think it is too crowded, we are not only fighting corona virus. The area should be well ventilated

This 504 strong o. In the early 90s, if your papa get this ride eh, you will just be feeling cool under the hot sun. Time changes yesterday. What happened to Peugeot cars,?

deewhydoski:

Mad people full nairaland I swear

and very childish people, how can a sane person in a world full of demands, think of nothing else aside taking shots of another person's nude

Iceyjayz:
Please fvck off my mention, you are disgusting.

D . You are adorable.

Bruno3000:
u na lesbian? Shiooor

so I cannot compliment a woman without being call names, your level of thinking though

Iceyjayz:
You just revealed to everyone that you are a guy disguising as a female.

because I like thick girls? You just revealed to everyone how senseless you are.

I like thick girls

Yes my people, how are we doing. Can I win now

I have been with thousands of women but no one understands me like you. You are just the perfect woman for me. I pray to God that I grow old and die in your hands then heaven will be a continuation of our love here. I cried that day because the feeling wasn't mutual, then I vow not to ever leave and now na me the love dey shack pass

Don't flatter yourself yet

Me I can't even comprehend this your story sha. Do whatever rocks your boat

Desperate times calls for desperate decisions

CanadaOrBust:
OP shame on u trying to use this deadly virus for traffic.

Folks, here’s the entire article, my small contribution towards our communal efforts towards stopping the virus:

New Symptoms You Should Know About Coronavirus, U.S Doctors
By admin April 2, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made the symptoms of COVID-19 crystal clear: fever, cough, and shortness of breath. But as more and more people develop the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, experts are seeing a wide range of symptoms in patients—and they tend to overlap with the common cold, flu, and even allergies.


The CDC maintains those big three are the symptoms of novel coronavirus, but the World Health Organization (WHO) has a more extensive list that includes 14 different symptoms detected in people with mild cases of COVID-19.

That’s a big deal, since “most people infected with the COVID-19 virus have mild disease and recover,” per a February report of a joint World Health Organization-China mission. In fact, that report found that 80% of confirmed patients had mild to moderate disease.

So, which coronavirus symptoms should you be paying closer attention to—and what should you do if you think you may be infected? Here’s what doctors want you to know.

Back up: Why does the CDC only list three novel coronavirus symptoms?
“It’s because these are the most common symptoms in the U.S.,” says Richard Watkins, M.D., infectious disease physician and professor of internal medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Fever: This is by far the most common sign of COVID-19, and is defined by having a temperature of 100.4° F or higher.

Cough: Experts say patients typically develop a dry cough, meaning you’re coughing but nothing is coming up, like phlegm or mucus.
Shortness of breath: This symptom often presents in more advanced cases and can range in severity.

Some people simply feel winded by otherwise normal activities, while others end up having trouble breathing on their own. “It feels like you’re not getting enough air,” says David Cutler, M.D., a family medicine physician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif.


That said, several studies have shown a solid number of people infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms. “We are likely missing many cases here in the U.S.,” Dr. Watkins says.

What are the mild symptoms of novel coronavirus?
In the WHO report, the organization analyzes nearly 56,000 cases of COVID-19 in China and breaks down a wide range of “typical” symptoms, as well as how often people with the virus experienced them:

Fever (87.9%)
Dry cough (67.7%)
Fatigue (38.1%)
Sputum production (33.4%)
Shortness of breath (18.6%)
Sore throat (13.9%)
Headache (13.6%)
Muscle aches and pains (14.8%)
Chills (11.4%)
Nausea or vomiting (5.0%)
Nasal congestion (4.8%)
Diarrhea (3.7%)
Coughing up blood (0.9%)
Red eyes (0.8%)
A lost sense of smell wasn’t on the WHO’s list, but several organizations—including the British Rhinological Society, British Association of Otorhinolaryngology, and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), say it’s a possible symptom, too.

Below, what you need to know about the mild symptoms that didn’t make the CDC’s list:

Lost sense of smell
This “has been seen in patients ultimately testing positive for the coronavirus with no other symptoms,” the AAO-HNS said in a statement. “It could potentially be used as a screening tool to help identify otherwise asymptomatic patients, who could then be better instructed on self-isolation.” According to a joint statement from the British Rhinological Society and British Association of Otorhinolaryngology, two out of every three people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Germany had a lost sense of smell, and 30% of patients in South Korea who tested positive experienced the same thing.
“Viruses are a common cause of changes to the sense of smell or taste that can occur with an upper respiratory infection,” says Rachel Kaye, M.D., assistant professor of laryngology-voice, airway, and swallowing disorders at Rutgers University. “Viral infection can result in both inflammation and swelling of the nasal cavity lining, leading to nasal congestion, which in turn causes a change in smell. Furthermore, there is also some evidence that viral infection can lead to neurologic damage in the smell receptors.”

Fatigue
It’s not shocking that a viral infection would cause people to feel completely wiped out, says Susan Besser, M.D., a primary care physician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. “Your body is working hard to fight the virus, and that requires a lot of energy,” she says. “It doesn’t leave much energy left over for you.”
Sputum production
Sputum production, a.k.a. excess mucus that you may cough up, isn’t super common with COVID-19, but it’s common enough that more than a third of patients have experienced it. Dr. Cutler points out that sputum production is common with plenty of other respiratory conditions, like the common cold and allergies, so you shouldn’t rush to assume you have coronavirus if you’re experiencing this.
Sore throat
Because COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, you may have postnasal drip (where excess mucus drips down the back of your nose and throat) and that can cause irritation in your throat, Dr. Besser says. Also, constantly coughing can be tough on your throat in general.
Aches, pains, and headaches
These are common symptoms with viruses, Dr. Cutler says. “When you get a viral infection, often you get a fever and that fever response can cause the body to feel achy all over,” he explains. “We see that with the flu and other infections as well.”
Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
There’s no clear reason to explain why this is happening in some people, Dr. Besser says, but she has some theories. “It’s possibly due to increased drainage from postnasal drip into the stomach—that can cause issues,” she says. It could also just be the way the virus itself behaves in some people, she says.
New research in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, found that a “unique sub-group” of COVID-19 patients develop digestive symptoms. “In some cases, the digestive symptoms, particularly diarrhea, can be the initial presentation of COVID-19, and may only later or never present with respiratory symptoms or fever,” the researchers wrote.

They believe these symptoms may occur because the virus enters your system through “a receptor found in both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract where it is expressed at nearly 100-fold higher levels than in respiratory organs.”

If you’re experiencing multiple symptoms of COVID-19, get your doctor on the phone. You should not go to the hospital, because you could potentially spread the virus if you do have it or pick it up if you actually don’t. Once you discuss your symptoms, your doctor will be able to determine if you qualify for a COVID-19 test and go from there.

However, there is no specific cure for novel coronavirus and most people are being advised to treat mild symptoms with over-the-counter remedies while isolating at home for at least 14 days, Dr. Watkins says. “Many people have symptoms for two weeks—some longer and others a shorter duration,” he adds.

For a fever, aches, and pains, have acetaminophen (Tylenol) on hand and follow the label’s dosage instructions. Turn to cough medicine or tea with honey to relieve your cough or sore throat. Plenty of rest and fluids are also recommended. If you notice your symptoms getting worse, though, call your doctor again about next steps. And if the following occur, the CDC says it’s your cue to head to the hospital:

Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
Other severe or concerning symptoms (like a fever that won’t die down)
When can you leave your home after experiencing novel coronavirus symptoms?
The CDC has guidelines that depend on whether you have access to a COVID-19 test.

If you will not have a test, the CDC says you can leave home after these three things happen:

You don’t have a fever for at least 72 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Your symptoms have improved.
At least seven days have passed since you first had symptoms.
If you will have a test, you can leave home after the following:

You no longer have a fever without the use of fever-reducing medication.
Your symptoms have improved.
You received two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart.
When in doubt, call your doctor to be on the safe side.

thanks man, don't mind that traffic warder

The death rate is alarming

Biafrarep:
You are making sense. Except their is something in our genes as blacks that inhibits this virus, then we are done for. If it has the same potency in killing as witnessed in Italy, US, Spain etc here, then there is nothing going to save us. The situation in Lagos will be catastrophic. The overpopulation, congestion, poverty, overcrowding, ignorance, abysmal lack of amenities will combine to make us toast.
The worst thing is that the West that always come to our aid are already distracted and have their hands full to even remember us.

All these guys saying rubbish about how we were prepared are ignorant. What preparations exactly have we made against this pandemic to be proud of??

thanks for understanding. I pray we have a little level of resistance than the white though that is a selfish prayer but I just hope something will turn out in our favour otherwise our older generation will be wiped out completely

Olominira:
This virus is more of prevention than treatment if you look at it very well. It has little to do with Good healthcare system. Nigeria started preparation ahead even before the first case while USA wasn't. This is the real difference. The stay at home order would be more effective in Nigeria than in the US, another added advantage here. People in Nigeria especially the rural communities hardly have constant contacts with people from cities. I don't think casualties here would be much

we have a lot of ignorant people in Nigeria those that don't believe in covid 19. People travel to rural areas on a daily bases. When a family of 6 are living in a 2 bedroom apartment, how do you practice self isolation? Do you think that, if we just put a call to NCDC they come running? It will take them days or weeks to come get you because as of now, they are already overwhelmed. There are so many loop holes, that can rise our figures.

Day169:
.. sounds scary, to think that the casualty figures are yet to peak, the USA in all its glory needs to act fast and decisively.
Sadly a similar scenario is happening in Nigeria but to think of only one casualty thus far gives one some hope and consolation
Thank God!

US had one causality one month ago, exactly 29 Feb. What will be our fate in the next one month without a working health system. We are just doomed

NextD18:
Prayer of an average onye ofe mmanu has come to pass, but Chukwu okike abiama will fight for his children.

just shut up plsss, this is no time for that

Good citizens