The Lagos State Government also disclosed that it had activated a mobile court for defaulters of the mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travellers… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government says it has identified and started communicating with about 6,500 inbound passengers who are suspected to have breached COVID-19 travel guidelines. This was … Read more
Omicron is now responsible for 90 per cent of cases in the UK… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a hospital has banned visitors in response to growing COVID-19 cases. Patients being treated at Northampton General Hospital will no longer be able to receive visitors, in a ‘difficult decision’ for the trust. It comes after NHS … Read more
South Africa has recorded almost 3.5 million Covid-19 cases and more than 90,000 deaths during the pandemic EKO HOT BLOG reports that South Africa has lifted overnight curfew rules, with officials saying the country may have passed the peak of its fourth wave of Omicron Covid-19 infections. A government statement said the Omicron variant, while … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 241,513 Total cases discharged – 214,003 Total deaths recorded – 3,030 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 241,513 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 30, the NCDC reports 1,355 new … Read more
WHO chief warned that boosters in rich countries could cause low-income countries to again fall short… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus has expressed optimism that the COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022. Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on Wednesday that it was two years ago, as … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 240,374 Total cases discharged – 213,491 Total deaths recorded – 3,028 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 240,374 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 29, the NCDC reports 1,355 new … Read more
The rare side effect has been detected in adolescents and young adults, especially males… EKO HOT BLOG parents of a 10-year-old girl in France are suing the authorities after their daughter received a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine only allowed for adults over feared side effects, officials said Wednesday. “A complaint has been filed by the father … Read more
On the new Omnicron variant of COVID-19, the DG said that studies on the variant were still ongoing globally EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has said the agency is working with international partners to ensure Nigeria gets … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 239,019 Total cases discharged – 213,180 Total deaths recorded – 3,027 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 239,019 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 28, the NCDC reports 599 new … Read more
…the Board had announced a policy of no vaccination card, no entry into any of its facilities nationwide EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said all candidates below the age of 18 years are not required to produce any vaccination card before being allowed access to its facilities. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 238,420 Total cases discharged – 212,770 Total deaths recorded – 3,024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 238,420 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 26, the NCDC reports 859 new … Read more
New York Sees Increase In Children Hospitalisation As Omicron Cases Rise EKO HOT BLOG reports that with the spike in Omicron cases, New York health officials have reported an increase in children being admitted to hospitals, even as the White House committed on Sunday to fix the US’ Covid-19 test shortage as soon as possible. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 237,561 Total cases discharged – 212,550 Total deaths recorded – 3,022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 237,561 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 26, the NCDC reports 1,547 new … Read more
…the health authority recommended adults receive a booster jab three months after their initial vaccination EKO HOT BLOG reports that COVID-19 infections in France hit six figures Saturday, health officials recording 104,611 cases over the previous 24 hours, the third consecutive day the numbers have been record highs. The latest figures, from France’s public health … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 236,014 Total cases discharged – 212,357 Total deaths recorded – 3,014 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 236,014 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 25, the NCDC reports 1,305 new … Read more
The report also said the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, is also affected EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is an outbreak of COVID-19 at Nigeria’s seat of power, with some presidential aides and other government officials testing positive. According to Premium Times, those affected as the Permanent Secretary in the State House, … Read more
…he reminds all on the need to continue to adhere to all Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has asked Nigerians to avoid unnecessary travels in order to spread the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. He also called on … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 234,709 Total cases discharged – 212,237 Total deaths recorded – 2,991 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 234,709 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 24, the NCDC reports 1,356 new … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 233,353 Total cases discharged – 212,040 Total deaths recorded – 2,991 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 233,353 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 23, the NCDC reports 1,940 new … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 231,413 Total cases discharged – 211,853 Total deaths recorded – 2,991 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 231,413 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated December 22, the NCDC reports 4,035 new … Read more