Total cases confirmed – 210,460 Total cases discharged – 202,379 Total deaths recorded – 2,882 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 210,460 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 24, the NCDC reports 165 new … Read more
The Lagos State Government has suspended staff of the government-appointed firm charged with the responsibility of collecting COVID Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR test payments and connecting passengers to approved designated private COVID PCR test centers over alleged misconduct. Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Saturday, in reaction to media reports on Friday, … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 210,295 Total cases discharged – 198,191 Total deaths recorded – 2,856 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 210,295 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 22, the NCDC reports 176 new … Read more
Latest official data suggests 6% of COVID-19 cases are of this type EKO HOT BLOG reports that a new mutated form of COVID-19 that some are calling “Delta Plus” may spread more easily than regular Delta, UK experts now say. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has moved it up into the “variant under investigation” … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 210,136 Total cases discharged – 198,117 Total deaths recorded – 2,855 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 210,136 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 22, the NCDC reports 176 new … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,960 Total cases discharged – 198,026 Total deaths recorded – 2,850 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,960 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 19, the NCDC reports 247 new … Read more
Several countries have already approved COVID-19 booster shots to increase immunity in people who have already been vaccinated… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a booster shot of the anti COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is 95.6 per cent effective against symptomatic infection. This is according to trial data published by Pfizer’s manufacturers on Thursday. The … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,713 Total cases discharged – 197,724 Total deaths recorded – 2,840 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,713 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 20, the NCDC reports 167 new … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,546 Total cases discharged – 197,546 Total deaths recorded – 2,838 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,546 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 19, the NCDC reports 159 new … Read more
Kaduna State Government is constantly monitoring COVID-19 infections in the state and reviewing the pattern of spread EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has warned that anyone who wishes to enter any of its offices must comply with COVID-19 protocols such as wearing face masks and vaccination as from October 31. The … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 209,387 Total cases discharged – 197,312 Total deaths recorded – 2,838 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 209,387 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated October 18, the NCDC reports 89 new … Read more
Although there are plans for other areas of collaboration, tackling terrorism is a common priority for both countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has extended a helping hand to Nigeria in its fight against terrorism as part of efforts to nip the global menace in the bud. US Deputy National Security … Read more
Von der Leyen said that 87 million of the doses had been funnelled through the WHO-led Covax scheme… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union has exported “over one billion” doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the past 10 months, the bloc’s chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. “Very clearly, the European Union … Read more
The US Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the US Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has passed away. The demise of Colin Powell was disclosed via a statement released on Facebook by his family on Monday. It was gathered that the US Former Secretary of … 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
The Federal Government, two days ago, set a deadline of December 1 for its personnel to get vaccination Travellers who have taken the full jabs of the COVID-19 vaccine coming into the country will no longer be required to observe the mandatory seven days self-isolation, Nigerian government has said. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, … Read more