The 54 countries in the region have a death toll of 100,000 from 3,793,660 reported cases Africa on Thursday recorded more than 100,000 deaths from COVID19, a grim milestone likely to understate the real toll, a grim milestone likely to understate the real toll, as the continent of 1.2 billion people battles a second wave … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 150,246 Total cases discharged – 126,417 Total deaths recorded – 1,803 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 150,246 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 18, the NCDC reports 877 new infections and 16 deaths … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 149,369 Total cases discharged – 125,722 Total deaths recorded – 1,787 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 149,369 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 17, the NCDC reports 1,368 new infections and 10 deaths … Read more
The United Kingdom says it has discovered new cases of a variant of the coronavirus, believed to have emerged from Nigeria. According to The UK Guardian, the Nigeria COVID-19 variant could be resistant to vaccine. Described as the B1525, a report by researchers at the University of Edinburg, traces the earliest discovery of the variant … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 148,296 Total cases discharged – 124,483 Total deaths recorded – 1,777 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 148,296 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 16, the NCDC reports 1,368 new infections and 11 deaths … Read more
Osun State Government shut down Riverside Lounge for failing to observe COVID-19 guidelines. The facility was shut by officers of the Osun State Joint Task Force on COVID-19. The Osun State Government has shut down the Riverside Lounge in the Oke-fia area of Osogbo for failing to observe COVID-19 guidelines. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the … Read more
Edo Government has in the last 72 hours, recorded 103 new cases and three more deaths from the COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this on Monday during a virtual meeting of the state’s COVID-19 Task Force. Obi said the government is intensifying the … Read more
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says the government will not be liable for use of vaccine that’s not approved by the ministry through its agencies. Ehanire made this known at a briefing by the presidential task force (PTF) on Monday. Nigeria is expected to receive its first batch of allocated doses by the end of … Read more
He identified the COVID-19 vaccines as Sinopharm Vaccine of China, Sputnik V vaccine of Russia, Covishield or Astra Zeneca The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has received dossiers for Chinese vaccine and three others for evaluation amid the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in the country. This is according to the Minister … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 146,928 Total cases discharged – 123,009 Total deaths recorded – 1,761 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 146,928 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 15, the NCDC reports 574 new infections and 9 deaths … Read more
Variant You May Also Like NCDC Records 24 More Deaths, 1005 New COVID-19 Cases WHO Advances Research On Post COVID-19 Condition The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has confirmed 29 cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 UK variant in the country. Its Director-General, Dr Chikwe Iheakwazu, said at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) … Read more
COVID-19: 109m Nigerians to be vaccinated You May Also Like Nigerians Should Desist From Ethnic Profiling Of Criminals – Aregbesola The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that it planned to vaccinate approximately 109 million Nigerians that will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination over the course of 2 years. The Executive … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 146,184 Total cases discharged – 120,838 Total deaths recorded – 1,752 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 146,184 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 14, the NCDC reports 520 new infections and 5 deaths … Read more
The clubs sealed in the state include the DNA NightClub, Pluto Club, Sailors Lounge, Club G12, Tiger Bar, Bayrock, Jadasport, Club Ibiza, Dynasty Sports Bar and Lounge, and 10/10 Bar The Lagos State Government has sealed over 14 facilities including event centres, night clubs among others for violating a curfew imposed to curb the spread … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 145,664 Total cases discharged – 145,664 Total deaths recorded – 1,747 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 145,664 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 13, the NCDC reports 1,143 new infections and 13 deaths … Read more
The Italian caught coronavirus in April 2020, which cut off the blood supply to her upper extremities. As a result, she was left with black fingers that swelled from her knuckles up to the tip of her fingers. Sadly, doctors were unable to stimulate blood flow and the woman had to have three of her … Read more
Total cases confirmed – 144,521 Total cases discharged – 118,866 Total deaths recorded – 1,734 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 144,521 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 12, the NCDC reports 1005 new infections and 24 deaths … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended airlifting of persons from Nigeria to Dubai, Nigeria owned carrier, Air Peace, has disclosed. Air Peace announced the development in a statement by its Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, on Thursday. According to the airline company, the decision of the middle east nation was part of its efforts to curb … Read more
Total cases recorded – 143,516 Total cases discharged – 118,012 Total deaths recorded – 1,710 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 143,516 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 11, the NCDC reports 938 new infections and 8 deaths … Read more
Total cases reported – 142,578 Total cases discharged – 116,947 Total deaths recorded – 1,702 The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 142,578 COVID-19 cases. In its latest case update dated February 10, the NCDC reports 1,131 new infections and 8 deaths … Read more