Here are the first warning signs to look out for in Omicron Covid-19 and what to do Omicron, the latest “variant on concern”, is on the rise in the UK pushing the Government to unleash tightened restrictions on Britons just one week before Christmas. Since it was first detected in South Africa, over 3,000 confirmed cases … Read more
The renowned virologist said that faking COVID-19 test results for travels has adverse implications… At least 1,900 Nigerian travellers tested positive for COVID-19 in the last five months as they arrived at their destinations abroad. This is notwithstanding testing “negative’’ before departure from Nigeria, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, Chairman, Ministerial Experts Advisory Committee on COVID-19 Response, … Read more
Fake COVID-19 test The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Thursday expressed worry that presentation of fake COVID-19 test results by Nigerians travelling abroad tarnished the country’s image. The PTF Chairman, Mr Boss Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, expressed the worry at a briefing by the task … Read more
The Abia State Government, on Wednesday, has ordered a compulsory test for residents of the state due to the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. Ekohotblog gathered that the Secretary to the State Government, Chris Ezem, made this known through a statement on Wednesday, January 7. He said the state government would continue to evolve … Read more
Edo, COVID-19 Test The Edo government says it has so far conducted a total of 3,201 COVID-19 tests since the state started tracking the second wave of the pandemic on Dec. 1, 2020. The State Incident Manager on COVID-19, Dr Andrew Obi, disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, Eko hot blog gathered. … Read more
The management and staff of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, are undergoing COVID-19 tests to ascertain their health status. A Press statement signed and issued by Mr John Agam, the Varsity’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) said that the test became imperative in view of the spread of the virus coupled with its preparations for the … Read more
Vietnam’s coastal city of Danang plans to test its entire population of 1.1 million people for COVID-19, the governing authorities said on Saturday. The announcement was made as 40 new cases linked to the tourist hot spot were reported across the country, taking total infections to 586, with three deaths. Read Also: Stella Immanuel, ‘Spectacular, … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Saturday said it had sealed a private medical laboratory conducting COVID-19 tests inside a pharmacy at Banana Island in Ikoyi, Lagos. The ministry, through its Twitter account, said that the lab; Acouns Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre, situated inside a pharmacy, was carrying out COVID-19 tests without required … Read more
Monkeys have attacked a lab assistant, taking off with COVID-19 samples. Ekohotblog reports that a gang of monkeys attacked a laboratory assistant and escaped with a batch of COVID-19 test samples in India. This online news medium understands that weird incident saw the troop of primates launch their assault near Meerut Medical College in Delhi, … Read more
Officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have reportedly fled the Kogi State after allegedly refusing to be tested for COVID-19. The delegation was sent to the State on Thursday to boost the State’s capacity in the fight against the pandemic. The team lead, Andrew Noah, was ordered to self-isolate after shaking hands … Read more