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
…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. 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
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
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 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
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
Total cases confirmed – 214,789 Total cases discharged – 207,478 Total deaths recorded – 2,980 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Diseas Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 214,789 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 6, the NCDC reports 167 new … Read more
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
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
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
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 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
…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
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
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
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 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
After being discovered, the man tried to persuade the nurse to turn a blind eye… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Italian man who wanted a Covid vaccination certificate without getting the jab turned up for his vaccine with a fake arm, officials say. The man, in his 50s, arrived for his shot with a … Read more
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