Bidens caught violating DC mask mandate at posh Georgetown restaurant The Bidens’ behavior mirrored that of Mayor Muriel Bowser Ekohotblog reports that President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were caught violating Washington, D.C.’s indoor mask mandate by walking through a high-end Georgetown restaurant without masks on Saturday. The maskless Bidens were recorded leaving Fiola … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,298 Total cases discharged – 197,143 Total deaths recorded – 2,837 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,298 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 17, the NCDC reports 125 new … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,173 Total cases discharged – 197,084 Total deaths recorded – 2,804 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,173 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 16, the NCDC reports 376 new cases with 35 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Overall infections since the outbreak began are now closing in on 8 million EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Saturday, recorded 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the first time since the pandemic began. The figure had been rising all week, with the Kremlin blaming the Russian people for not taking up … Read more
Some experts assert that this coincidental turn of events underscores the health sector brain drain from Africa. Two of Africa’s COVID experts are clearing out their desks and counting the hours as they prepare to take up new roles offered to them overseas. John Nkengasong, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 208,797 Total cases discharged – 196,425 Total deaths recorded – 2,769 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 208,797 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 15, the NCDC reports 167 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
US will allow vaccinated foreign tourists to enter Nov. 8, launching new international travel system. International tourists who cross land borders with Canada and Mexico or travel by passenger ferry for non-essential reasons will also be forced to get vaccinated and provide proof of immunization… Ekohotblog reports that the United States is preparing to revamp … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 208,630 Total cases discharged – 196,326 Total deaths recorded – 2,767 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 208,630 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 14, the NCDC reports 226 new cases with 6 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
President has tested positive for COVID-19. EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that Latvian President, Egils Levits, has tested positive for the Coronavirus, his office announced on Thursday. This online news platform gathered that the positive result was returned by a rapid test taken by Levits on Wednesday evening after coming back from a working visit … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 208,404 Total cases discharged – 196,123 Total deaths recorded – 2,761 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 208,404 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 13, the NCDC reports 251 new cases with 5 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
…they will also be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within 72 hours to gain access to their offices… With effect from December 1 2021, Federal Government employees shall be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of … Read more
…the state government plans to vaccinate 30 percent of Lagos residents by the end of the year. Despite being vaccinated against the coronavirus disease, Nigerians may be required to take another jab of the COVID-19 vaccine to stay safe. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi made the remark on Tuesday during a briefing … Read more
Merck seeks FDA emergency use authorization for antiviral pill treatment molnupiravir for COVID-19. Merck has been producing molnupiravir at risk and expects to produce 10 million courses of treatment by the end of 2021. Ekohotblog reports that pharmaceutical giant, Merck, known as MSD outside the US and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, said Monday, October 11, … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 207,978 Total cases discharged – 195,626 Total deaths recorded – 2,756 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,978 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 11, the NCDC reports 284 new cases with 9 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 207,694 Total cases discharged – 195,274 Total deaths recorded – 2,747 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,694 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 10, the NCDC reports 78 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Smoking Marijuana could lead to breakthrough Covid-19 cases a new study reveals Those with a substance use disorder are more likely to contact the coronavirus after receiving both of their vaccination shots EKohotblog reports that a new study had discovered heavy marijuana users who are also vaccinated may be more susceptible to breakthrough cases of … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 207,616 Total cases discharged – 195,132 Total deaths recorded – 2,745 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,616 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 9, the NCDC reports 137 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has been heavily criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic Brazil on Friday surpassed the grim milestone of 600,000 COVID-19 deaths, the second-highest number of fatalities in the world after the United States, according to John Hopkins University data. The South American nation, which holds half the continent’s population, has … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 207,210 Total cases discharged – 194,796 Total deaths recorded – 2,742 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,210 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 8, the NCDC reports 290 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 207,210 Total cases discharged – 194,796 Total deaths recorded – 2,742 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 207,210 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 7, the NCDC reports 290 new cases with 11 COVID-related deaths. … Read more