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
Governor Fayemi has restricted public gatherings in Ekiti State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has imposed restrictions on social, religious, political gatherings across the state and directed transporters to reduce the number of passengers by half as parts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Governor Fayemi … 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
Popular Nigerian security expert, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Nigerian security expert, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, has passed away. Dr. Ekhomu, who is the Chairman of Trans-World Security Systems, was pronounced dead after a brief illness in Lagos on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered his wife contacted his colleagues in … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 178,508 Total cases discharged – 165,982 Total deaths recorded – 2,192 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 178,508 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 9, the NCDC reports 422 new cases with 5 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The latest infections were recorded in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with Lagos and Akwa Ibom “leading the bulk” of the nationwide surge The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday, disclosed that half of the country’s latest COVID-19 Delta variant infections has been recorded in Akwa Ibom State. The total … Read more
He explained that the 18 years and above were targeted because the younger ones, even in the US, were now becoming more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection and attack. The Federal Government has announced a new date of August 16 to begin the administration of second batch of COVID-19 Moderna Vaccines doses donated by the United … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 178,086 Total cases discharged – 165,763 Total deaths recorded – 2,187 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 178,086 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 8, the NCDC reports 471 new cases with 2 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 177,615 Total cases discharged – 165,472 Total deaths recorded – 2,185 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 177,615 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 7, the NCDC reports 473 new cases with 4 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Biden has been pressing hard for Americans to get vaccinated ever since he took office in January Half of the US population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as inoculations rise in response to the surging Delta variant of the novel coronavirus. “50% of Americans (all ages) are now fully … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 177,142 Total cases discharged – 165,409 Total deaths recorded – 2,181 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 177,142 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 6, the NCDC reports 565 new cases with 3 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
Employees are permitted to return to the office two weeks after finalizing the vaccination process. CNN has fired three employees for entering into its New York headquarters without being vaccinated for protection against COVID-19. This was revealed in a memo from the cable news network’s president. “In the past week, we have been made … Read more
He explained that when one wears a cloth mask during a wildfire, you are still able to smell the burning flames, exposing the flaws of a cloth mask. A top scientist has advised that cloth masks are not going to safeguard people from the fast-spreading covid-19 Delta variant. This signal is coming as some … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 176,577 Total cases discharged – 165,323 Total deaths recorded – 2,178 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 176,577 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 5, the NCDC reports 566 new cases with 11 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The items were delivered on the same day Nigeria recorded its highest daily infections in six months, amid a strike by resident doctors in the country… Nigeria has received 26 ventilators and other equipment from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a boost in its fight against the dreadful COVID-19. Also received were 3,560 fingertip … Read more
No fewer than 35 corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 35 corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Sagamu, Ogun State. This was disclosed by the Ogun State Commissioner … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 176,011 Total cases discharged – 165,208 Total deaths recorded – 2,167 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 176,011 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated August 4, the NCDC reports 747 new cases with 4 COVID-related deaths. … Read more
The WHO made the call after reports that two producers of COVID-19 vaccines will raise the cost they are charging the European Union (EU). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to reduce their prices and make them affordable. The WHO made the call after reports that two producers of COVID-19 … Read more