News

Pope Francis tests negative for coronavirus

Pope Francis has tested negative for coronavirus after he had a “slight indisposition” which forced him to cancel all official activities amid fears in Italy over an outbreak of coronavirus.

 

The 83-year-old pontiff was reportedly given a ‘routine’ test after falling ill on Ash Wednesday with symptoms of a cold including a cough, fever, chills and sore throat.

 

He was given a swab test as a precaution but the results have come back negative, according to Italian newspaper Il Messaggero.

 

Concerns for the Pope’s health started after the pontiff prayed for coronavirus sufferers on Ash Wednesday, while mask free, and even took time to shake hands and kiss worshippers, including a child, in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

 

The pontiff canceled a series of engagements last week due to illness, and announced on Sunday during his weekly address that he is canceling a plan.

 

The death toll from Italy’s coronavirus outbreak has risen to 52, as the number of confirmed cases in Europe’s worst affected country climbed past the 2,000 mark.

TruetellsNigeria

Recent Posts

Customs Contribution Crucial for Actualising Proposed Nigeria’s ₦48 Trillion 2025 Budget – Finance Minister

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been commended for its pivotal role in boosting…

1 day ago

Police Arrest Popular TikToker For Insulting President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu, Police Chief Egbetokun

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested a popular Nigerian TikToker, Seaking, for…

1 day ago

Tinubu’s Economic Policies Responsible For Over 100 Deaths In Stampedes Within One Week —Sowore

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore says the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration have…

1 day ago

GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU DIRECTS LASTMA TO INTENSIFY NIGHT TRAFFIC MONITORING TO GUARANTEE UNHAMPERED NIGHT MOBILITY FOR RESIDENTS

  In a resolute bid to ensure unimpeded traffic flow throughout Lagos State before, during…

1 day ago

Data Engineering: A Lifeline for Businesses Amid Economic Uncertainty- Uchenna Ogbonna

      In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and unpredictable economic shifts,…

1 day ago

WITH GLO TVCS, IT’S FELIZ NAVIDAD, NIGERIANS

Celebratory seasons, such as Christmas and New Year, are times when corporate organisations churn out…

2 days ago