Executive Director of the NPHCDA said the vaccines will be deployed immediately, with priority on those who already took the first jab. The Nigerian government has received 699,760 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, donated by the United Kingdom. Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson, said the donation is part of the 80 … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 183,444 Total cases discharged – 167,459 Total deaths recorded – 2,229 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 183,444 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 17, the NCDC reports 357 new cases with 6 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 183,087 Total cases discharged – 167,310 Total deaths recorded – 2,223 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 183,087 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 16, the NCDC reports 584 new cases with 4 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The exercise had earlier been scheduled for August 10 but was postponed. The Nigerian Government, on Monday, commenced the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The second phase of the vaccination programme was initiated after the US donated over four million doses of the Moderna vaccine. Only about one percent of the population has … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 182,503 Total cases discharged – 167,132 Total deaths recorded – 2,219 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 182,503 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 15, the NCDC reports 541 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more
President Buhari had on July 26 travelled to London, United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education Summit President Muhammadu Buhari as well as members of his delegation have gone into isolation after a two-week trip to London, UK. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, who made this … Read more
According to reports, Pastor Danujma died following complications from COVID-19. Pastor Danjuma Tafewa-Balewa of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Cornerstone Parish (My Father’s House), Okota passed into glory. The clergyman was 62. Pastor Danjuma Tafewa-Balewa of the Redeemed Christian church of God, Cornerstone Parish (My Father’s House), Okota is dead. According to reports, Pastor … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 181,962 Total cases discharged – 166,826 Total deaths recorded – 2,219 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 181,962 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 14, the NCDC reports 665 new cases with 8 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The numbers of newly hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 18-29, 30-39 and 40-49 also hit record highs this week, according to CDC data. The number of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States hit an outrageous record of just over 1,900 on Saturday, EKOHOTBLOG reports. READ ALSO: Nigerian MAN, 48 FATALLY SHOT IN US BY … Read more
88 centres have been listed across 20 Local Government Areas in Lagos for residents to receive vaccination against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lagos State government has on Saturday announced stipulated centres in the 20 Local Government Areas of the State for vaccination coronavirus. The Honourable Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi revealed this in a … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 181,297 Total cases discharged – 166,709 Total deaths recorded – 2,211 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 180,661 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 13, the NCDC reports 636 new cases with 11 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Global oil prices fell for a second day on Friday after the International Energy Agency warned that demand growth for crude and its products had slowed sharply as surging COVID-19 cases worldwide forced governments to revive movement restrictions. According to a Reuters report, Brent crude was down 49 cents, or 0.7%, at $70.82 a … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 180,661 Total cases discharged – 166,560 Total deaths recorded – 2,200 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 180,661 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 12, the NCDC reports 753 new cases with 5 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The Mission explained that, as a result, it began testing all officials after that, leading to another positive case The Nigerian High Commission in London has shut down for 10 days after two of its officials tested positive for COVID-19. The High Commission stated this in a statement on Thursday night. “This afternoon, the Head … Read more
Only about one percent of the population has been vaccinated, so far. The second phase of the national vaccination programme is expected to kick-off next Monday. The Federal Government on Thursday received 177,600 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The single-shot J&J vaccine was acquired through the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT), with … Read more
A recent surge in infections has been partly attributed to the Delta variant, which is believed to be more contagious and deadlier The Federal Government has said it was not considering a lockdown despite rising cases of COVID-19 infections across the country. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, who disclosed this at the weekly ministerial … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 179,908 Total cases discharged – 166,203 Total deaths recorded – 2,195 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 179,908 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 11, the NCDC reports 790 new cases with 1 COVID-related death. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 179,118 Total cases discharged – 166,131 Total deaths recorded – 2,194 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 179,118 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 10, the NCDC reports 610 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The vaccines are expected to boost Nigeria’s COVID-19 fight with the deadlier Delta variant sparking fears of a third wave of the pandemic The Federal Government has made a 15 per cent deposit for the procurement of the 29 million doses of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines at $7, 50 cents per dose. … Read more
According to Shuaib, the J&J vaccine, just like the AstraZeneca, is safe and efficient against the Covid-19 disease, as well as its deadlier Delta Variant. Nigeria is expected to receive 176,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Johnson and Johnson on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Read Also: COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 422 New Cases, 5 Deaths … Read more