[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following the rise in daily cases, peoples negligent in keeping all guidelines to prevent the COVID-19 and state abandonment of safety protocols; it is said that they could be a second wave of the virus.

Nigeria figure increase from  923 the previous week to 937 last week.

Between Monday, November 2, and Friday, November 6, there has been a steady increase in the number of confirmed cases, with 72 recorded on Monday; 137 on Tuesday; 155 on Wednesday; with the figure rising to 180 and 223 on Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Several states fear they could be a second wave see that they have abandoned their safety tools and law enforcement agency are no longer enforcing the safety measures to prevent COVID-19.

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Taxi are seen in Abuja with over 4 passengers at the back against 2 that was recommended by the Government after the lockdown, Buses are seen full of people with zero social distance and no face mask.

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Concerns as China sentences Australian man to death for drug trafficking

Australia’s prime minister showed concern on Monday after an Australian man who was charged for drug trafficking in China was sentenced to death, in a case that could further inflame tensions between Beijing and Canberra.

A Chinese court revealed on Saturday that Karm Gilespie, a Sydney-based actor turned investment coach, had been condemned to death earlier in the week on drug trafficking – after being held secretly in jail for seven years.

The sentence raised worries it could add to increasingly troubled diplomatic and trade relations between Australia and China, its biggest trade partner.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australian authorities were aware of the arrest and had been in touch with their Chinese counterparts on multiple occasions over his case.

“I and the government are very sad and concerned that an Australian citizen, Mr Karm Gilespie has been sentenced to death in China,” he said.

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Chinese state media said Gilespie, in his mid-fifties, was arrested on New Year’s eve in 2013 at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, northwest of Hong Kong, with more than 7.5 kilograms (16 pounds) of methamphetamine in his checked luggage.

His arrest was not made public and friends told Australian media they had been confounded by his sudden disappearance.

Gilespie’s family issued a statement Monday asking his acquaintances to “refrain from speculating on his current circumstances, which we do not believe assists his case.”

“Our family is very saddened by the situation. We will not be making any public comment and ask that the media respects our privacy at this difficult time,” they said in the statement issued through the foreign ministry.

The sentence could further damage the increasingly troubled relationship between Beijing and Canberra, with tensions growing recently after China reacted furiously to Australia’s call for a probe into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.

Beijing subsequently imposed tariffs on Australian goods and warned Chinese tourists and students about visiting because of racism Down Under.

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said Sunday that Australians “shouldn’t necessarily” see Gilespie’s sentence as further retaliation by China.

But conservative commentators were quick to make the link.

Greg Sheridan, foreign editor of The Australian newspaper, said the sentencing “has to be seen as Beijing continuing its fierce and increasingly vicious punishments of Australia.”

Last year, China sentenced two Canadian nationals to death on drug trafficking charges during an escalating diplomatic row with Canada over the arrest of top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.

Canadian attempts to plead for clemency for Robert Schellenberg and Fan Wei have so far been unsuccessful.

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Excess vitamin C can cause organ failure — Pharmacists

Pharmacists under the umbrella of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria warn that ingestion of high doses or excess  of vitamin C can lead to insomnia, organ failure and, in most extreme cases, death.

They warned that vitamin C is a poison when used in excess, just like any other medication, hence the need to avoid random consumption as evident since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is involved in many bodily functions, including the formation of collagen, absorption of iron, strengthening the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.

It is mostly found in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in citrus fruits like orange and grape.

The medication is considered as one of the 10 most sought-after drugs in states experiencing COVID-19.

According to PSN president, Sam Ohuabunwa, the medication seems to be receiving unusual attention, particularly because of its growing reputation for immune-boosting and wound repair.

“Because the body does not produce or store vitamin C, it is important to take it in the diet.

“While too much dietary vitamin C is unlikely to be harmful, mega doses of the drug may cause some health challenges.

“Normal dose is between 65-90mg per day for adults. But in times of sickness or in order to boost immunity (like in COVID-19), you may reach a maximum of 2000mg per day. Above the 2000mg is considered poisonious to the boby organs.

“Excess of this may lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, headache and insomnia (difficulty to sleep),” Ohuabunwa said.

Speaking in the same vein, the National Chairman of Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria, Dr. Joseph Madu, said misuse of vitamin C or any other medicine has nothing to do with craving or compulsion.

The clinical pharmacist warned of dire consequence when more than the normal recommended dosage is consumed.

According to him, the normal recommended doses will depend on many factors such as age, pre-existing medical conditions and other factors.

“The consequences can be disastrous, as it can lead to death or morbidity.

“For example, diabetics are advised not to take more than 500mg vitamin C per day; otherwise, it can lead to false urinary glucose levels.

“Again, persons who are about to undergo amine occult blood tests should avoid vitamin C for about 72 hours before such a test in order to get reliable results.

“Most importantly, diabetic patients and persons with kidney problems can develop kidney stones if they take more than the recommended doses of vitamin C,” he said.

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