Pfizer’s treatment, called Paxlovid, is a combination of two pills taken over five days that was shown in a clinical trial of 2,200 people… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill for high-risk people aged 12 and over, a major milestone in the pandemic … Read more
The batches of the vaccine destroyed got expired in November EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) alongside the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has destroyed one million, sixty-six thousand, two hundred and fourteen (1,066,214) doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. These are part of … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 227,378 Total cases discharged – 211,761 Total deaths recorded – 2,989 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 227,378 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 21, the NCDC reports 2,123 new … Read more
…he noted that the experiences of some DLBC members in Nigeria and abroad, showed that the virus is real. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church (DLBC), Pastor William F. Kumuyi, has said from his observations, the COVID-19 is not fake. Kumuyi referred to theories alleging that the … Read more
The Federal Government had commenced the administration of booster shots earlier this month… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received a COVID-19 booster shot at the State House in Abuja. The Federal Government had commenced the administration of booster shots earlier this month as steps to halt the spread of Omicron, … Read more
New Zealand suspends reopening of borders over Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that New Zealand on Tuesday delayed the planned reopening of its international borders because of the sweeping spread of Omicron around the world. The suspension comes as several other countries reimposed social distancing measures. Many nations are on high alert just days ahead … Read more
COVID-19 kills Iran’s ambassador to Yemen EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hassan Irloo, Iran’s top diplomat to Yemen, died on Tuesday after contracting coronavirus, Iranian state TV reported. The death of Ambassador Irloo came after he was recalled from war-torn Yemen for what Iran described as medical treatment. State-run media in Iran said he had … Read more
In the US, Omicron is now dominant, accounting for 73% of new infections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged people to cancel some of their holiday plans to protect public health, as the Omicron variant spreads globall “An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled,” said WHO head … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 225,255 Total cases discharged – 211,660 Total deaths recorded – 2,985 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 225,255 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 20, the NCDC reports 1368 new … Read more
The NCDC said the response to the virus requires a collaborative approach EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday said the country was now experiencing a fourth COVID-19 wave. This was contained in a statement signed by Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa. “Nigeria has recorded a 500% increase in the … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 223,887 Total cases discharged – 211,537 Total deaths recorded – 2,985 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 223,887 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 19, the NCDC reports 404 new … Read more
The measures take effect from Sunday evening and France has already introduced similar curbs… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany has become the latest European country to ban most travellers from Britain, to try to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. German nationals and residents will still be allowed to enter from the UK. … Read more
Britain has recorded record case numbers for three days in a row… EKO HOT BLOG reports that London mayor, Sadiq Khan on Saturday declared a “major incident” in the British capital due to the spread of the Omicron variant. More than 65,000 new cases were confirmed in London over the past seven days, and 26,418 … Read more
COVID-19 Spike Forces French President To Cancel Mali Trip EKO HOT BLOG reports that France President, Emmanuel Macron, postponed a trip to Mali to meet with the nation’s transitional head, Colonel Assimi Goita, on Friday after the European country announced new steps to combat the Coronavirus. On Monday, the French president was set to meet … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 222,655 Total cases discharged – 211,373 Total deaths recorded – 2,984 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 222,655 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 17, the NCDC reports 1,584 new … Read more
S’African Omicron hospitalisations rates far lower than with previous variants – but scientists remain cautious EKO HOT BLOG reports that South Africa delivered some positive news on the omicron coronavirus variant on Friday, reporting a much lower rate of hospital admissions and signs that the wave of infections may be peaking. Research indicates that despite Omicron’s increased … Read more
The researchers say there is a high degree of uncertainty until more real-world information is gathered… EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK researchers have analysed the likely impact that a Covid booster shot will have on Omicron and say it could provide around 85% protection against severe illness. The protection is a bit less than … Read more
The UK breaks daily Covid cases record for the third day running with 93,045 new infections A further 111 Covid-related deaths have been recorded EKO HOT BLOG reports the UK has reported 93,045 new Covid infections, breaking the daily case record for the third day in a row. A further 111 Covid-related deaths have been … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 221,071 Total cases discharged – 211,345 Total deaths recorded – 2,983 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 221,071 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 16, the NCDC reports 1,051 new … Read more
All arrivals would have to provide a negative COVID-19 test less than 24 hours old and isolate for at least two days EKO HOT BLOG reports that France is tightening Covid restrictions for travellers arriving from the UK, as the government in Paris tries to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. The French prime … Read more