[COVID-19] NCDC Confirms 268 New Cases, No Deaths

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Total cases confirmed – 215,164 Total cases discharged – 207,520 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 215,164 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 8, the NCDC reports 268 new … Read more

[COVID-19] FG Now Rejecting Vaccines With Short Shelf Life

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…Nigeria has utilised most of the over 10 million short-shelf-life doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far supplied to it…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has began rejecting COVID-19 vaccines with short shelf life or those that cannot be delivered on time. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this while reacting to … Read more

Doctors Reveal New Side Effect Of Covid-19 Booster Shots

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Doctors reveal New ‘Side Effect’ Of Covid-19 Booster Shots. Dr LaTasha Perkins says People have different symptoms when they get their immunizations, but some people feel a little bit thirsty.  It is no news that when someone has a vaccine shot, they may feel “under the weather”. fatigue and body aching are among the most … Read more

[COVID-19] Again No Fatality As NCDC Announces 107 New Cases

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Total cases confirmed – 214,896 Total cases discharged – 207,495 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 214,896 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 7, the NCDC reports 107 new … Read more

Covid-19: FG MDAs Bar Unvaccinated Visitors From Govt Buildings

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The FG MDAs Bar Unvaccinated visitors from entering government buildings EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government on Tuesday tightened enforcement of their directives on compulsory COVID-19 vaccination. This online media platform also confirms that the Lagos State Government stated that all attendees of social events in the state must present their vaccination cards. … Read more

Lagos Announces Begining Of Fourth Wave Of COVID-19, Says Guests At Social Events Must Carry Vaccination Cards

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Lagos Announces begining of fourth wave of COVID-19 warns that gatherings and guests at social events must carry their vaccination cards EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has raised alarm over the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state with its positivity rate at six per cent. The governor, who … Read more

Omicron: High Commissioner Reveals Why UK Added Nigeria to Travel Red List

Why UK Added Nigeria to Travel Red List — High Commissioner EKO HOT BLOG reports that Catriona Laing, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, has revealed why the United Kingdom added Nigeria to the travel blacklist due to concerns about the newly discovered Omicron variant of Coronavirus. According to Laing, the UK made the … Read more

[COVID-19] Presidential Steering Committee Holds National Summit

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Discussions are expected to revolve around how to scale up the current responses to the pandemic including ongoing mass vaccination…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 is holding a national summit in Abuja. The summit which is teamed “Pushing Through The Last Mile To End The Pandemic And Build Back … Read more

Omicron: No Plans To Restrict Flights Into Nigeria – FG

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Ehanire said the knee-jerk reaction of some countries was unfortunate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reiterated that it has no plans at the moment to restrict foreigners from travelling into Nigeria. The Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday night. Ehanire also claimed … Read more

Omicron: Putin Hopes WHO Soon Approves Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine

Putin hopes WHO soon approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism on Sunday for the World Health Organization to quickly approve the country’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, saying the action is critical to expanding worldwide supplies. During a video conference with Francesco Rocca, head of the … Read more

[COVID-19] NCDC Reports 55 New Cases, No Death

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Total cases confirmed – 214,622 Total cases discharged – 207,450 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 214,622 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 5, the NCDC reports 47 new … Read more

Anthony Fauci Says Omicron COVID-19 Variant Not Severe

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Anthony Fauci Says Omicron COVID-19 Variant Not Severe EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden’s infectious disease adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has sounded the worldwide alarm about the novel Omicron COVID-19 strain. Fauci defined the sickness produced by the variation as “not severe” in an interview with CNN on Sunday. “Thus far it does … Read more

Omicron: UK Suspends Visitor Visa Applications’ Processing From Nigeria

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…If you already hold a valid visit visa and are intending to travel to England as a visitor from a red list country, you will not be allowed to enter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commission has announced plans to suspend “making decisions” on visitor visa applications from all red list countries, … Read more

[COVID-19] NCDC Records 54 Fresh Cases, No Fatalities

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Total cases confirmed – 214,567 Total cases discharged – 207,427 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 214,567 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 4, the NCDC reports 54 new … Read more

Covid-19 Omicron Variant: Prepare For Likely Spread – WHO Warns Countries

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World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned countries to prepare for the possible spread of Covid-19 Omicron Variant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned countries to prepare for the likely spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant but urged them not to panic as scientists continue to study it. Scientists had … Read more

Omicron Virus: Nigeria Ranks 2nd Highest Number In UK, Added To Red List

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The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron virus Nigeria now is second only to South Africa in terms of linked cases to Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom on Saturday added Nigeria … Read more

COVID-19 Omicron: UK Puts Nigeria on Red List, Bans Foreign Travellers

COVID-19 Omicron: UK govt puts Nigeria on red list, bans foreign travellers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria will be added to the UK government’s red list, according to the UK government. This is owing to the detection of COVID-19 Omicron cases in Nigeria. The UK revealed the decision in a tweet on Saturday. Non-UK … Read more

[COVID-19] Two Die As Nigeria Records 196 New Cases Amid Omicron Scare

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Total cases confirmed – 214,513 Total cases discharged – 207,403 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 214,513 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 3, the NCDC reports 196 new … Read more

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