COVID-19: Nigeria Records 98 New Infections

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Total cases confirmed – 168,540 Total cases discharged – 164,431 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,540 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 10, the NCDC reports 98 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more

COVID-19: Lagos’ Tally Surges As Nigeria Records 186 New Infections

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Total cases confirmed – 168,442 Total cases discharged – 164,323 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,442 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 9, the NCDC reports 186 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more

COVID-19: Inbound Traveller Imported Deadly Delta Strain Into Nigeria – NCDC

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The variant has been detected in over 90 countries and is expected to spread to more countries. The Delta variant of COVID-19 is responsible for most cases that have precipitated the renewed surge in infections across the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the Nigerian Centre For … Read more

Fury Vs. Wilder Heavyweight Fight Postponed – WBC

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…Fury and several members of his team had tested positive for Covid-19 at their Las Vegas training base. Tyson Fury’s heavyweight title defence against Deontay Wilder has been postponed after the champion and members of his camp contracted COVID-19, the World Boxing Council confirmed on Friday. In a brief post on Twitter, the WBC confirmed … Read more

Worst Of COVID-19 Is Yet To Come For Africa – WHO

Nigerian Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 In Cross River

Sixteen African countries are now seeing a resurgence of the virus, with the more contagious Delta strain detected in 10 of them Africa has just lived through its most devastating week of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the worst is yet to come as the third wave gathers pace on the continent, the World Health Organization … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Announces 146 New Cases

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Total cases confirmed – 168,256 Total cases discharged – 164,415 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,256 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 8, the NCDC reports 146 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more

NCDC Confirms Deadly Delta COVID-19 Strain In Nigeria

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Delta variant has an increased transmissibilty, and has raised concerns across the world. It has also been detected in over 90 countries and is expected to spread to more nations The Nigerian Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the detection of the Delta COVID-19 variant in … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Announces 110 Fresh Infections

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Total cases confirmed – 168,110 Total cases discharged – 164,408 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,110 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 7, the NCDC reports 110 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more

COVID-19: Lagos Government Reacts To Reports On School Closure

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“The reported closure of two private schools in Lekki did not follow a directive from the Government, as speculated in the media. The Lagos State Government has denied closing down any schools due to the COVID-19 outbreak as reported on Monday in some quarters that the state government had shut down two schools. The state’s … Read more

Nigeria’s COVID-19 Toll Reaches 168,000 As NCDC Confirms 91 New Cases

Total cases confirmed – 168,000 Total cases discharged – 164,405 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 168,000 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 6, the NCDC reports 91 new cases with no COVID-related death. … Read more

COVID-19 Pandemic: A Sneak-Peek Into Sanwo-Olu Government Scorecard

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…the fight against this unseen enemy is far from over, as many countries are still battling third and fourth waves of the pandemic. There is very little doubt that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led Lagos State Government, in line with its THEMES agenda, is making tremendous strides in healthcare delivery, in spite of the daunting challenges … Read more

Why UAE Banned Nigerian Flights

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UAE has explained the reason behind the suspension of Nigerian flights to Dubai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has replied to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the reason it suspended flights to Dubai in the past four months. It would be recalled that the … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Records 50 New Cases, One Fatality

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Total cases confirmed – 167,909 Total cases discharged – 164,400 Total deaths recorded – 2,122 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 167,909 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 5, the NCDC reports 50 new cases with one COVID-related death. … Read more

Thousands Received Fake COVID-19 Vaccines Containing Salt Water In India

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India was ravaged by a second wave of COVID-19 between April and early June, which infected millions and killed tens of thousands nationwide Thousands of people have fallen prey to an elaborate wide-ranging scam selling fake COVID-19 vaccines in India , with doctors and medical workers among those arrested for their involvement, authorities have said.  … Read more

Covid-19 Vaccine: Boy Dies In His Sleep After Getting Vaccine

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On June 15, two nights after receiving the second dose, Jacob complained of a stomach ache before going to sleep and never woke up. A 13-year-old Michigan boy has died in his sleep three days after receiving the coronavirus vaccine and the Centers for Disease Control has opened an investigation into the death. Jacob Clynick, … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 56 New Cases

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Total cases confirmed – 167,859 Total cases discharged – 164,382 Total deaths recorded – 2,121 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 167,859 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 4, the NCDC reports 56 new cases with no COVID-related deaths. … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Confirms 71 New Cases

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Total cases confirmed – 167,803 Total cases discharged – 164,378 Total deaths recorded – 2,121 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 167,803 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 3, the NCDC reports 71 new cases with no COVID-related deaths. … Read more

COVID-19: NCDC Records 40 New Cases

Total cases confirmed – 167,732 Total cases discharged – 164,369 Total deaths recorded – 2,121 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 167,732 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated July 2, the NCDC reports 40 new cases with one COVID-related deaths. … Read more